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New York fashion designer Willy Chavarria talks to Jefferson Hack about using fashion as a tool to celebrate chicano culture and uplift the queer community

This week on Where It’s At, Jefferson Hack joins New York-based fashion designer Willy Chavarria in celebrating ten years of his joyous, community-building brand. Presenting his packed-out shows in barber shops and episcopal churches, Chavarria has dedicated his designs to celebrating chicano culture, confronting contemporary politics and uplifting the queer community. In this warm and candid conversation, Chavarria delves into his own spirituality, journeys of self-discovery and the importance of self-love.

Listen to the new episode of Where It’s At below or wherever you get your podcasts.

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