Chic Compass Magazine - Issue 20

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Chic Compass Magazine – Issue 20

Metropolitan Fashion Week

A World of High-Fashion Masterpieces

ARTICLE BY DAVID TUPAZ
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAIME LIM, LIQUID STAR PHOTOGRAPHY

As the epitome of American fashion, Metropolitan Fashion Week delivers exceptional productions at legendary locations, including fine art museums, historic mansions, Warner Bros. Film Studios, City Halls and esteemed gardens across the country. Led by CEO Eduardo Khawam and his husband Paul Jaramillo, this esteemed organization has steadfastly maintained its commitment to excellence since its inception. Designers vie for invitations to showcase their creations at Metropolitan Fashion Week, which has established itself as a venerable institution through strategic partnerships with influential entities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and arts organizations. The latest event, held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum in Simi Valley, California, showcased a musical masterpiece collection featuring international designers, followed by David Tupaz’s haute couture collection. Tupaz, a renowned Las Vegas designer, received the Excellence Award for his consistently inspiring and elegant designs, which he showcased over two decades in prominent fashion capitals. His work embodies modern sophistication, elevating American fashion to new heights and earning him acclaim as an emerging genius of American couture.