by In the first “Savage Fashion” podcast episode, which was shot in the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris, the Chief Content Officer from WWD, James Fallon, and the Style director Alex Badia to discuss the state of the industry, because the economic fears about the spring 2026 -MeSwear -Staffel with Willy CHARRA Hot off -Sheels Off -Sheels off -Sheels -Menswear -Menswear -Mensmenswear -Menswear -Menswear -season about the menswear -mensmensmensmensmensmensmensmen.
“The first show [in January] Was the most nerve -wracking, “said Chavarria to Fallon and Badia.” I am an American show in Paris. The French are not exactly known for being inviting, but I was overwhelmed by the warmth and acceptance I received from the Paris fashion industry. “
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Chavarria said it was an “honor” to come back for the second time to show his latest collection. He announced that this time he had confidence in his show and that Parisian stereotypes did not subscribe to. His show was spoken for his political references – Samantha Conti of WWD wrote that the show models “kneel on the runway, was low with its heads […] As if they were deported, in the US state style. “
Despite the strong topics exhibited at the show, Chavarria said that he initially wanted to “present” joy, but his own brand made it possible for him to develop the collection over time. “The most important thing for me and my team is to stay connected to the world.”
“Every decision of the show is very thought about,” said Chavarria. “I would like to have a very democratic approach to fashion and touch as many people as possible.” He continued to discuss how he managed to attract the attention of different consumers at different prices and how the strategy behind the scenes, the collaborations with Adidas and more have created a coherent and comprehensive Willy Chavarria universe.
The episode also immerses how Chavarria on the floor plan, the first time in Paris in Paris and his show, its social activism, the wild nature of the industry and what effects he hopes.
Badia also divided insights into the floor of Pitti Uomo in Milan the week before. “Everyone was on the rise and there are many doubts in the second half of the year. There are doubts from next year and the USA are an unpredictable market.” Despite these economic problems, Badia said that he was enthusiastic about discovering new brands from the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway – many dominate the contemporary market for Z.
“Pitti Uomo is clearly back,” said Fallon. “There were clear trends of the tailoring in Italy with a relaxed silhouette and strong double breast ducts.” Many designers, he said, looked at older magazines from the 80s and 90s to be inspired.
Fallon repeated Badia’s feelings about how tariff discussions and economic and political uncertainties in Paris Couture and the upcoming September fashion month were conducted and are still first class.
“Fashion is in your own bubble, but you can’t escape reality!” said Badia.
The duo discussed other important fashion points that made headlines – WWD reported that Anna Wintour would resign as editor -in -chief of the Vogue editor -in -chief, but the global editorial director of Vogue and Condé Nasts Chief Content Officer, has dominated the discussions in the entire industry.
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