Fendi has held talks with New York-based designer Willy Chavarria, who electrified Paris Fashion Week last January with his 10th anniversary show.
, who electrified Paris Fashion Week last January with a coed display that marked the 10th anniversary of his signature brand.after four years as its artistic director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections for women, making his mark with high-profile collaborations and destination shows.
Since then it is understood Fendi has held discussions with an array of potential successors, including John Galliano, Maria Grazia Chiuri, who recentlyas creative director of Dior couture and women’s collections, and Pierpaolo Piccioli, the longtime Valentino designer who is to succeed DemnaThe likelihood of a deal with Chavarria could not immediately be learned. It is understood the search is still at preliminary stages, and the designer could not be reached for comment. Silvia Venturini Fendi, artistic director of accessories and menswear collections, has been leading the design effort as Fendi celebrates its centenary year, and is to stage a coed show for spring 2026 during Milan Fashion Week in September.sometimes recruits — Galliano being an early example, first tapped for Givenchy in 1995 and soon after Dior; Alexander McQueen, who succeeded Galliano at Givenchy, and later Off-White founder Virgil Abloh, who rose through the luxury streetwear ranks to become artistic director of men’s collections at Louis Vuitton, which he helmed for three years before his death in 2021 at age 41. In the past year, Chavarria has been honored with Designer of the Year at the Latin American Fashion Awards as well as the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year. The designer has made no secret of his ambition to be named creative director of a top fashion house. After years of toiling away at a slew of brands including Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, American Eagle Outfitters, Yeezy, Dickies Construct and others, the designer is increasingly being recognized for his own collection. To wit: Chavarria is among 11 finalists for the 2025 ANDAM Fashion Award, now on its 36th edition. The prize ceremony is scheduled for June 30.Queen Camilla, Zara Tindall and Princess Beatrice Stick to Neutral…Meagan Good Goes Monochrome in Daring Dress and Strappy Sandals for…. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GoogleWWD and Women's Wear Daily are part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2025 Fairchild Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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