Willy Chavarria Brings His Chicano-Inspired Style to Zara

The designer's new capsule collection for the fast-fashion retailer hits stores on March 26.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:00pm

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Mexican American designer Willy Chavarria is launching a highly anticipated capsule collection with Zara on March 26. The VATÍSIMO collection includes womenswear, menswear, jewelry, and shoes that blend Chavarria's signature high-drama aesthetic with elevated streetwear. The pieces will be available at a special New York City pop-up as well as online.

Why it matters

Chavarria's collaboration with the global fast-fashion giant Zara represents an opportunity for his distinct Chicano-inspired designs to reach a wider audience at more accessible price points, while still maintaining a high level of quality and craftsmanship.

The details

The VATÍSIMO collection features a range of pieces, including wide-leg khaki shorts, a denim shirtdress, a sharp-shouldered black blazer, and relaxed, tapered trousers. Chavarria says the collection was focused on creating a concise assortment of elevated staples that customers can keep in their wardrobes for years. The campaign for the collection has a telenovela-inspired aesthetic, starring Salvadoran American model Christy Turlington and actor Alberto Guerra.

  • The VATÍSIMO collection will be available starting March 26, 2026.
  • Chavarria showed a critically acclaimed collection in Paris this January.
  • Chavarria dressed Hacks star Hannah Einbinder for the Actor Awards last month.
  • Chavarria's limited-edition Adidas sneakers were worn by Los Angeles Clippers player Bennedict Mathurin at a game against the Chicago Bulls last week.

The players

Willy Chavarria

A Mexican American designer whose capsule collection with Zara, called VATÍSIMO, blends his signature high-drama aesthetic with elevated streetwear.

Zara

A global fast-fashion retailer that has partnered with Chavarria to bring his Chicano-inspired designs to a wider audience at more accessible price points.

Christy Turlington

A Salvadoran American model who stars in the campaign for Chavarria's Zara collection.

Alberto Guerra

An actor who stars in the campaign for Chavarria's Zara collection.

Bennedict Mathurin

A Los Angeles Clippers player who wore Chavarria's limited-edition Adidas sneakers.

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What they’re saying

“Ultimately, I wanted to share the brand with a wider audience at more accessible price points, while still maintaining a high level of quality.”

— Willy Chavarria, Designer

“Zara and I were incredibly focused on craftsmanship, detail, and creating a concise collection with pieces that people can keep in their wardrobes for years.”

— Willy Chavarria, Designer

“The pieces are featured in a new Zara campaign styled like an old-school telenovela, shot by Glen Luchford and starring Salvadoran American model Christy Turlington and actor Alberto Guerra.”

— Willy Chavarria, Designer

What’s next

Chavarria's limited-edition Adidas sneakers that were worn by Los Angeles Clippers player Bennedict Mathurin are expected to be released to the public in the coming months.

The takeaway

Chavarria's collaboration with Zara represents an opportunity for his distinct Chicano-inspired designs to reach a wider audience, while still maintaining his brand's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The collection's telenovela-inspired campaign and accessible price points make it an exciting new offering from the fast-fashion giant.