Willy Chavarria's Zara collab is a high-fashion identity crisis

Willy Chavarria is feeding Chicano soul into the Zara mass-production machine and I am currently losing the war against this tailoring. The VATÍSIMO collection is a masterclass in how to turn a politically-charged aesthetic into a polyester blend for the masses. I am wearing a blazer so oversized it has its own zip code while clutching a rose like it is the last piece of authenticity left in midtown. It is high-fashion cosplay for people who think a brand deal is a substitute for a personality. My engagement rates might love the trend but my soul is at a clearance rack discount.

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