Willy Chavarria Teams Up with Zara to Bring Telenovela-Level Drama to the High Street
The pieces worth your attention
If Zara was already having a moment, then this week has firmly tipped it up a notch into high-drama territory. Following news of an upcoming collaboration with esteemed designer John Galliano, the Spanish retailer has just released its latest collection with Mexican-American designer Willy Chavarria.
Delivering a high-drama collection worthy of any Mexican telenovela, the collaboration titled Vatísmo aims to celebrate Latin culture, freedom of identity, and fashion. A superlative derived from the colloquial Chicano term 'vato', commonly used to refer to loved ones, it extends Chavarria's label, which is used to honour his roots and create subversive designs while maintaining political and social commentary.
As a tribute to the collection, Chavarria and Glen Luchford directed a playful yet intensely dramatic film capturing the spirit of telenovelas, starring supermodel Christy Turlington and Cuban actor Alberto Guerra, weaving a love triangle driven by power, jealousy, and desire.
The collection itself stems from Chavarria's desire to reach a wider audience, allowing them to experience his designs at more affordable price points. It presents the perfect opportunity to get your hands on a piece if you, like me, have been admiring his sartorial silhouettes and fresh perspective on street style for some time now.
Vatísmo offers a range of pieces that blend classic and modern workwear with vibrant everyday styles just in time for the new season. Think Chavarria's strong blazers and jackets with added shoulder pads, polo dresses, leather midi skirts, tailored bermuda shorts, and the brand's iconic red rose motifs throughout accessories, including shoes and jewellery.
Below, the pieces you will be guaranteed to reach to time and time again.
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Infused with '80s maximalism, this shoulder-pad blouse is a guaranteed statement piece.
Keeping in line with Chavarria's bold shoulders, this denim jacket elevates your everyday style with shoulder pads for some extra oomph.
One of the standout pieces from the collection, this leather jacket also features shoulder pads and comes in a cropped silhouette — worthy of any chic telenovela villain.
You'd be surprised how much you can fit inside this leather shoulder bag.
A true capsule wardrobe staple, this crisp white shirt features Chavarria's classic rose emblem.
Dress it up with silver jewellery for any summer occasion or pair it with a blazer and kitten heels for the office; you can't go wrong.
Embrace Spring/Summer 2026's craze for bold colours with these pastel pink kitten heels.
Pair this fine ribbed bodysuit with a leather midi skirt, denim, or bermuda shorts for a polished look.
For those unsure of what to wear with the transeasonal weather, this leather midi skirt will keep you comfortable, stylish, and warm.
Warmer weather calls for pearl jewellery, and this layered faux pearl necklace is a fantastic choice under £40.
Searching for another office-appropriate alternative to skirts and trousers? Consider these khaki Bermuda shorts.
Coming in three different colourways and featuring Chavarria's rose, style these socks with flats or loafers.
