Willy Chavarriasrunway showshave become the hottest ticket at New York Fashion Week.
In the end, Chavarria decided to put on a showand to reverberating effect.
His casting, however, has not changed.
Photographed by Rafael Martínez
I want to raise people up that arent usually seen on the pages of glossy magazines.
But others are friends of Chavarria who only model for him.
That this enriches fashion is all for the better.
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Right after Chavarrias show, I joined him and some of his models for an intimate dinner.
Across from me sat Shaid Anaya, who lives in Dallas and was scouted at his local gym.
Hes now walked three Willy Chavarria shows.
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Scroll through to discover Chavarrias models, as photographed byRafael Martinez.
Willy Chavarria
Jess Cuevas
Age:46
Day job:Willy Chavarria art director.
Where from:Lives in Los Angeles, originally from San Jose.
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Willy Chavarria show count:6
Erik aka Chachi
How did you feel in your look?
I felt like a rose.
Age:30
Day job:Being Willy Chavarrias muse.
How did you feel in your look? “I felt like a rose.”
Where from:Frank Sinatras hometown.
Scouting story:Destiny.
Do you model regularly or would like to pursue modeling?
“My beautiful son gave me the opportunity to walk this beautiful runway. The most beautiful experience in my life and I felt very special and loved. I would love to keep modeling. Since I was a kid I would dream of becoming one. I would do little runway walks in my mother’s kitchen and now finally that dream came true.”
Yes, much love to NEXT Management.
How did it feel on the runway this time?
The feeling on the runway was quite emotional…
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It was an incredible feeling being together with everyone.
Even at the supper table my heart was racing.
Just an incredible feeling and incredible to be a part of Willys journey.
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Yuji & Erika
My beautiful son gave me the opportunity to walk this beautiful runway.
The most beautiful experience in my life and I felt very special and loved.
I would love to keep modeling.
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Since I was a kid I would dream of becoming one.
I would do little runway walks in my mothers kitchen and now finally that dream came true.
I like to make videos for fun.
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Where from:Born and raised in the Bronx.
I like modeling a lot and would like to pursue it, I feel like the people need me.
I like that I can represent Mexico.
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Erika
Age:42
Day job:Im working in construction and demolition.
Willy Chavarria show count:Debut.
This is my first time walking for Willy Chavarria and I feel amazing.
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Amara Gisele
Age:28
Day job:Direct support elderly caretaker.
Also part of the House of Xtravaganza, category Femme Queen Runway.
Willy Chavarria show count:Debut.
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I first walked forMuglerand then forBalenciagain Los Angeles.
This show feels like a homecoming.
Where from:Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
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Willy Chavarria show count:2
Where from:Los Angeles.
Kerolyn
Shaid
Age:19
Day job:Construction/General contracting.
Where from:Born in Los Angeles but lives in Dallas.
My debut was theSpring 2023show All Rise.
Dilone
Age:n/a
Day job:Model and actor.
Where from:Dominican born and raised in Long Island, now living between LA and New York.
Willy Chavarria show count:Debut.
Scouting story:I got to work with Willy through the typical casting agent optioning process right now.
But I feel like my friend, who is a stylist, and I manifested this moment.
Ive wanted to be a part of this for a long time.
Marco
Age:25
Day job:Luxury Retail Client Advisor, currently at Acne Studios.
Where from:Pittsburgh, PA.
Living in NYC for almost four years now.
Scouting story:Brent Chua via Stetts Management.
I would love to continue modeling and especially to pursue acting, that’s the dream.
Valentine
Day job:Full-time model.
My mother agency quickly signed me and I walked for Marc Jacobs shortly after.
Now I was cast for Willy.
