Filipino designer Jojo Bragais shares details of official Miss Universe 2020 footwear
MANILA, Philippines — Pageant fans from all around the world watched the recent Facebook Live colloquium "Winning Walk" with reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi of South Africa and the Chief Executive Officer of Bragais Shoes, Jojo Bragais, whose brand is the new official footwear of the 69th Miss Universe competition.
Jojo will soon be working with a few candidates in the shoot of his sponsorship video in Florida.
"My shoes are tall but strong, stylish but comfortable, and handmade by the best craftsmen. Theirs - our hearts - the Pinoy heart is present in every shoe,” the Filipino designer said.
There's one design with four colors to the more than 200 shoes that Jojo will bring to the pageant. The Jehza line, inspired by Bb. Philippines Supranational 2018 Jehza Huelar, comes in cream, mocha, cocoa and metallic silver.
"The mocha, with its yellow undertones, is best for Asians. The cocoa, with its red undertones, will be flattering for copper skin. We offer color ranges that candidates, and women, can wear as themselves."
At the Bragais Shoes flagship store in Quezon City, there are lines inspired by Filipino Miss Universe queens and local titlists, as well as a beautiful selection for the LGBTQA+ community.
When asked how winning his shoe designs are, Jojo said that he has been working with beauty queens for a long time now and realized that comfortably was a prime concern.
"My sister, who is in charge of quality control, is the first to try the shoes and decides if they are comfy or not. I put something inside every shoe to make it comfortable. I will be working with the girls come first week of May and see how my shoes carry the pressure of the race."
"Even in 2021, it's still a struggle to get something that matches perfectly with one's skin tone. So thank you so much for these Bragais shoes. I will never complain for more shoes," said a beaming Zozi, at the close of the colloquium.
Moderated by Bessie Besana, the FB Live session was also simultaneously broadcast through the IGTV accounts of the Miss Universe Organization and @Bragais_Official.
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