MAKATI CITY—The Filipino pageant fandom went abuzz when local brand Bragais Shoes announced that it is the official footwear of the 69th edition of the Miss Universe pageant this May.
Jojo Bragais, proprietor of the Filipino leather goods store specializing in beauty pageant shoes, told the Inquirer in an online interview that the culmination of the deal with the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is the fulfillment of his dream.
“This milestone for Bragais Shoes is like a validation for each and every small shoe factory here in the Philippines that proudly Pinoy-made shoes can go at par with international brands,” he said.
“It means that every dream is valid and it’s possib…
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