The Mestizo - Shantay, You Slay! (Slay Model Management's Event Sponsorship)

We couldn’t be more excited to partner up with Slay Model Management, one of the pioneering modeling agencies for transgender women and men, to find their new top model

Something we’ve always prided in here at The Mestizo is embracing a company culture that embodies diversity and inclusion.  It has always been important for us that people from all walks of life - whatever their backgrounds, gender, race, age, life experiences - can feel comfortable in the clothing we create. 

We’ve taken that embodiment of diversity and inclusion ten steps further by working hand in hand with Slay Model Management, the team behind the rise of transgender models in the fashion industry within the last 7 years.  

We’re excited for The Mestizo to come on board as one of the sponsors for Slay Model Search Asia, wherein the chic boutique modeling agency will launch the discovery of a lifetime - to find the new face and personality who will bring zest and uniqueness to the fashion brands that work with Slay Model Management.  

We’re even more thrilled to sponsor this big event knowing that for this particular Search Asia, Slay Model is scouting around the Philippines for the next biggest talent.  As a reputable fashion brand that creates traditional Filipino attires with modern twists, we couldn’t be ecstatic enough to help Slay Model Management accomplish their target for this year’s Search Asia. 

Getting To Know Slay Model Management 

It all started with the vision of Filipino-American filmmaker, Cecilio Asuncion.  In 2013, after working on his groundbreaking documentary, What’s The T?, which chronicled the everyday life, struggles, and even triumphs of 5 transgender women, Cecilio eventually realized that he could have a much bigger platform to showcase these women beyond film screenings. 

Thus, the idea for Slay Model Management was born, and in 2016, the agency first opened its doors, paving the way for trans women to be represented on runways, fashion covers, and magazine spreads.  The launching of Slay Model Management was a dynamite booster shot for the LGBTQIA+ community, which could now feel represented in mainstream fashion by a large number of its members. 

Since catapulting in the fashion world in 2016, Slay Model Management has represented several dozens of trans models - trans men included - and launched their careers not just in runways and commercial ads, but even in film and TV projects as well. 

Slay Model Search Asia 

As Slay Model Management carries their next big search in the Philippines, we at The Mestizo will be throwing in our all-out support for them in this endeavor.  Throughout March 8 till the 15th, Slay Model will be bouncing around Metro Manila and neighboring provinces to scout, interview, and do fashion photo shoot tests with a number of shortlisted applicants. 

The lucky winner will be announced on March 15, 2023, during Slay Model Search Asia’s culminating finals in Metro Manila.  

We at The Mestizo want to wish all the very best to the competing contestants, and we already commend all of them for daring to put themselves out there.  We continue to be inspired by the courage and confidence of trans people who celebrate their most authentic self, which is something we aspire to do each day in our own brand and company.  

If you’re looking for something stylish and comfortable, our barong for women is the perfect garment for you.

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