Apple Model Management is a Thai agency that deals entirely with transgender models that will soon be opening up a Los Angeles location. While the Thai division currently represents around 22 transgender models in Asia, the launch of the trans-only agency in LA will provide huge employment opportunities for both transgender men and women in the United States.
As powerful women like Laverne Cox, Andrej Pejic and Caitlyn Jenner are coming into the spotlight as voices for a variety of transgender issues, the public is beginning to gain acceptance and understanding of and prejudices put upon the community.
By opening this agency LA, this could mean that transgender models could be included in more of everything from runway shows to editorials and commercials.
Transgender Model Agencies
Apple Model Management is an Agency Exclusively for Transgender Talent
Trend Themes
1. Transgender Model Representation - The rise of transgender representation in the modeling industry presents an opportunity for agencies to exclusively represent transgender talent.
2. Transgender Employment Opportunities - Establishing agencies exclusively for transgender talent creates more job opportunities for transgender people in various industries.
3. Transgender Inclusivity in Fashion - More opportunities for transgender models means greater inclusivity in the fashion industry to break down gender barriers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion companies could benefit from increased inclusivity by featuring transgender models in their campaigns.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can open doors for more transgender actors, actresses, models, and performers through greater representation and employment opportunities.
3. Human Resources - Human resources departments should place emphasis on inclusivity and diversity to make sure all employees feel supported and represented in the workplace.