Roberto Silva, Founder and Creative Director of A.Y.O.R. (At Your Own Risk), made his highly anticipated New York Fashion Week debut with a presentation at the Clamp Art Gallery in Chelsea. The Spring/Summer 2026 collection introduced Silva’s refined, function-forward aesthetic through a series of looks that balanced clean tailoring, bold construction, and utilitarian details with an undercurrent of irreverent self-expression.
The collection unfolded across three distinct moods – Day, Resort, and Evening – reflecting A.Y.O.R.’s versatility and Silva’s ability to translate his influences into modern, wearable pieces.
Daywear included a dropped-shoulder denim jacket paired with corseted trousers, a pleated sleeve cotton shirt layered with a denim trucker vest, and a diagonal striped sleeveless dress cinched with a white elastic waistband. Resort pieces offered a lighter touch, with standouts such as a diamond-print jersey polo dress with side ruffle, a light blue denim cropped trucker with square wrap skirt, and a khaki pant paired with denim trunks.
Born in Mexico City in 1970, Silva grew up captivated by machines from his grandmother’s sewing machine to his father’s turntable, sparking a lifelong fascination with the interplay of form and function. Immersed in the vibrant countercultures of the 1980’s and ‘90s, he honed his creative identity among a collective of artists, designers, and DJs who shaped Mexico’s underground fashion and music scene.
After studying fashion in Mexico City and designing bold, pop art–inspired pieces for friends, Silva launched A.Y.O.R., a label named for the spirit of freedom, risk, and individuality.
Today, A.Y.O.R. embodies a minimalist, design-driven approach rooted in architecture, visual art, music, and film. With his Spring/Summer 2026 debut, Silva proved his philosophy that A.Y.O.R. speaks for itself, letting the clothes lead.