For Spring/Summer 2027, Willy Chavarria introduced Comunión, a collection presented at the modernist Espace Niemeyer in Paris, the headquarters of the French Communist Party. For this season, the designer's Chicano references became more personal, delivering a message of unity and community during dark times.
Shirts are central to the collection: oversized button-downs, loosely tucked into trousers, layered under jackets, or transformed into shirt dresses, becoming a versatile staple in everyday life. A sheer shirt dress covered in red floral motifs was one of the standout looks, creating a sense of delicacy and romanticism.
As always, Chavarria's femininity is tough, represented through broad shoulders, oversized tailoring, and relaxed silhouettes. A kind of femininity that feels very much ingrained in the Latino approach to feminine ideals.
Colour-blocking combinations, ranging from soft pastels to earthy classics, something common in Chavarria's work, give the looks a playful and unexpected energy. Floral motifs, a signature of the designer's visual language, appear throughout the menswear and womenswear looks. Rather than denoting femininity or delicacy, they become symbols of confidence and self-expression.
Jackets, loose pleated trousers, knitwear, wide-leg tailoring, midi dresses, pencil skirts, and cropped shorts create an everyday wardrobe that feels creative yet practical, designed for ease of movement. The toughness of leather gives the collection a sensual and bold approach. Double-breasted suits appear throughout the collection in a variety of hues, reinforcing the designer's signature approach to oversized tailoring while balancing structure with fluidity.
Words by Carolina Benjumea
