Federico Navarro Brings Philippine Gilded Age Elegance to Las Vegas in The Filipino American Museum Exhibition

LAS VEGAS — The Filipino American Museum opens “Mascota de Zamboanga: A Traje de Mestiza” with an exclusive VIP preview and meet-and-greet Monday evening, welcoming invited guests to experience the artistry of acclaimed Filipino designer Federico Navarro.

Widely recognized as one of the Philippines' leading fashion designers and a proud son of Zamboanga, Navarro unveiled a remarkable collection of handcrafted Filipiniana creations inspired by the Philippine Gilded Age (1870-1918). The exhibit showcases elegant interpretations of the traje de mestiza, highlighting the craftsmanship, heritage and cultural identity that define Filipino fashion.

Guests attending the preview had the opportunity to meet Navarro and view the collection before its public debut. Organizers described the showcase as a rare cultural presentation that brings Philippine design excellence to Las Vegas while celebrating the enduring legacy of Filipino artistry.

The exhibition will open to the public on Oct. 30 and 31 and Nov. 1, with additional weekend dates scheduled in the weeks that follow.

As Filipino American History Month draws to a close, “Mascota de Zamboanga: A Traje de Mestiza” serves as a fitting tribute to Filipino heritage, showcasing the beauty, elegance and evolution of Filipiniana fashion through the vision of one of the Philippines' most respected designers.

For more information and ways to support the museum: www.thefilipinoamericanmuseum.com

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