Keiko Fujimori Wears Blue Dress with Huancayo Embroidery in Lima

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Peru marked its 205th anniversary of independence with a historic transition of power in Lima. Keiko Fujimori stepped into the role of head of state following her victory over Roberto Sánchez in the general elections, culminating a political journey that included four previous runs for the presidency. Before heading to the Palacio Legislativo for her investiture, the incoming president launched her official schedule at the historic Palacio de Torre Tagle in the Centro Histórico de Lima.

Diplomatic Meetings at the Palacio de Torre Tagle

Arriving at the headquarters of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fujimori was greeted outside the historic building by the incoming minister of foreign affairs, Carlos Espá.

Inside the Chancellería, protocol dictates that the incoming president receives high state honors. According to official scheduling details, Fujimori was set to receive the Orden El Sol del Perú in the grade of Gran Collar and the Orden al Mérito por Servicios Distinguidos en the grade of Gran Cruz Especial. Following these honors, she hosted bilateral discussions with visiting regional leaders and foreign delegations who traveled to Lima for the Transmisión de Mando Supremo 2026.

The roster of international attendees at the ceremonies includes the King Felipe VI of Spain, along with presidents Daniel Noboa of Ecuador, José Antonio Kast of Chile, Yamandú Orsi of Uruguay, José Raúl Mulino of Panamá, Santiago Peña of Paraguay, and Rodrigo Paz of Bolivia. The United States is represented by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, attending on behalf of President Donald Trump.

Peruvian Craftsmanship and Cultural Heritage in Official Attire

The wardrobe chosen by the new president for her first official hours drew considerable attention from designers and the public. Fujimori arrived at Torre Tagle wearing an elegant blue wrap dress featuring turquoise and white rose embroidery on the sleeves. The garment was created by Patricia Musiris, creative director and founder of the Peruvian brand MODA & CÍA.

The design incorporated regional artisanal traditions, utilizing embroidery near the flowers of Huancayo crafted in collaboration with textile artist Mercedes Correa. The ensemble was paired with a matching clutch fashioned from Huancayo Andean loom silk, which featured motifs from local iconography, and an intricate piece of silverwork jewelry crafted by the late artisan jeweler Samuel Huayanay.

Beyond the morning outfit, the wider scope of wardrobe preparations for the presidential inauguration highlighted various indigenous textile traditions.

Yirko Sivirich, Fashion Designer, noted that it is a navy blue military-style suit, adding that the edges of the blazer are inspired by Koshi Kené iconography, one of the most representative visual languages of the Shipibo-Konibo people.

Sivirich noted that the tailored military-style garment utilized geometric traits from the Shipibo-Konibo visual lexicon to honor Peruvian cultural identity during the independence holiday.

Legislative Swearing-In and Governance Plans for 2026–2031

With her morning diplomatic duties underway at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the timeline for the afternoon shifts to the Palacio Legislativo. A congressional announcement committee was dispatched to Torre Tagle to formally invite Fujimori to the headquarters of the Peruvian Congress, where she is scheduled to take her oath of office before the full plenary.

The congressional ceremony, set for the afternoon of July 28, marks the formal start of the 2026–2031 presidential term. Following her oath and the imposition of the presidential sash, the new head of state will deliver her inaugural address to the nation, outlining the primary legislative and administrative priorities of her administration.