November 12, 2026 |
If there was one thing to take away from the AW26 shows it’s that brands are betting big on tailoring. Suits were everywhere. In plenty of different shades and guises, yes, but the overarching mood was to smarten things up. We thought it would be a good time, then, to ask some of menswear’s brightest talents to pose for 10 in their own suits – some chose looks of their own design, while others rooted through their wardrobes to find their beloved formal gear from other brands. Aren’t they a dapper bunch?
Photography by Tristan Alex Oliveira
Willy Chavarria, Founder and creative director
In Willy’s world, dapper dressing gets garnished with a healthy dollop of sex appeal. There is a bravado to his approach to cut and drape that has been informed by the Latinx and queer people that surround him in New York, as well as the Chicano community he grew up as part of in California. Chavarria makes the sort of clothes that’ll make sure you carry yourself with an unshakable confidence.
Tell us about your suit.
I have always loved the mixing and matching of suit jackets and suit trousers. It gives new depth and allows us to play with silhouette more intuitively and in a less prescriptive way. Here, I chose a tuxedo jacket from my AW26 collection with my favourite Bad Boy Jeans in nappa leather. I love a fitted jacket with a baggy pant. It’s been my jam for decades.
How did you come to own it?
I don’t know that I actually ‘own’ any of my clothing. It rotates in and out of my closet and often circulates around showrooms and editorials and eventually gets gifted to someone close to me. But the silhouette is always in my circulation as a staple no matter the season.
Why do you like wearing it?
A suit for me is most special when it has absorbed a bit of my own life history. I love the scent of incense or some dust from a party I need to brush off. I wear things over and over and let them hold a bit of spirit. Then, when it’s time to part ways, I gift them to someone I love.
Where do you wear the suit?
To any black tie or evening event. I’m usually running around working like crazy all day so I need an evening look where I can just wash my face and slide into it. I don’t like to feel fussy in the evenings because it makes me feel more uncomfortable in group settings than I already am.
How should a great suit make you feel?
It should make you feel finished. It should flatter your form in a way that makes you feel confident in your presence. A good suit grazes the body in a way that allows you to live freely. You should be able to lie on a sofa and stand up looking great.
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