i-D Meets: New York Fashion’s New Guard

i-D meets Elena Velez, Willy Chavarria and Theophilio’s Edvin Thompson - three visionary designers shaping New York’s independent fashion landscape. Ahead of their respective SS23 shows during New York Fashion Week, they discuss their brands’ origin stories, what first drew them to fashion design, and the communities they’ve built through their work.
From her Brooklyn studio, Elena expands on her craft-driven mission to create fashion that speaks to the multiplicity of womanhood, and that pays tribute to her Milwaukee roots. Willy describes his namesake label as a vessel for messages that transcend clothing, such as the exploration of the nuances of Latinx masculinity. Edvin reflects on how his Jamaican heritage makes itself felt in his creative output and celebrates the resonance that his work has found beyond the remit of fashion.
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[@mitchellpilotte4205]

Pilklotte

[@rxwannnnn2629]

Selected a great set of people with a diverse opinions on New York fashion culture. Lovely video

[@cazimicasino]

the way they all push for individuality is so amazing

[@Yourhighnessnona]

That Willy Chavarria guy is such a vibe! Love his brand, too

[@kage122]

3 of the most exciting designers in NY. keeping NYFW alive.

[@normanquedo6498]

Elena’s work is amazing and perfect.

[@haret0n]

i communicate a higher power message says a man wearing a t shirt saying butt.

[@jaytibee]

Elena is very well versed, I wonder if she also channels her creativity through writing

[@ricoooohshsjsjns]

I love Willy Chavarria

[@cindym7508]

These are fantastic newer & diverse designers. Glad to hear them speak! Love Elena Velez’s collections

[@cindym7508]

Theophilio’s stuff too. Just great designers

[@daemondost7168]

Willy Chavarria seems like a good dude!

[@silence_n1]

Very nice video, all of the founders have a unique, positive perspective. They are aware of the duality of the world. It's great to have such creative people making decisions and challenging stereotypes intentionally.

[@bubeudeh]

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[@indoginfo]

Huge love for individuals and for making the change into a boring fashion world :D

[@aphextwink]

great selection! two of the three got nominated by the cfda :3

[@marieem5872]

Which two ?

[@salmabelcourt]

Elena velez looks so much like Lana del Rey esp in the thumbnail

[@mitchellpilotte4205]

Hello this is Mitch.

[@chicodepollo5403]

willy da goat

[@siniagreen96]

watch this before starting your brand as a designer🙂🙂

[@manutsavsorot4768]

Loved this coverage

[@hungsgmusic1263]

Chia sẻ thời trang rất đẹp chúc bạn ngày mới tốt đẹp

[@violondon8776]

omg I love all of them! Love these mini doc videos

[@LAMLife]

Great piece salute to all these new creators🔥💼👜🕊🌂🎊

[@hernandobeltran9955]

Willy is the best! I'm obsessed!!!

[@bubeudeh]

13:45 this this this .... oh my god this

[@MelissaDeLaRosaLVDM]

Loved this video! The representation is so great 🎉

[@sazi2451]

🔥🔥🔥amazing episode.

[@paolacardenas2795]

This is incredible. Thanks for this

[@behoney00]

✨✨✨🌟⭐️

[@Mudassir77]

No HTML5 🙏

[@bubeudeh]

3:10 .

[@syahosullivan1647]

loved this

[@documentcity]

Great piece 🔥

[@cryptocurtis1535]

This does not represent New York at all no one wears any of these brands 😴

[@ladyjunon6305]

They are small businesses, so of course you're not seeing them everywhere.

[@plena007]

@Crypto Curtis You are simply uninformed. Elena Velez’s clients include Beyoncé, Madonna and many other celebs as well as non celebrity clients. Nordstrom New York features the Elena Velez line at this very moment (November 2022). She just won New York Fashion Week Emerging Designer of the Year 2022. She not only proudly represents New York but Milwaukee WI and the entire Midwest USA as well! Go Elena! Continued success to all three designers featured here.