# Offbeat Beauty Contests Transvestite Pageants By Bianca | Published 2007-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transvestite-pageants References: [tagpuan](http://tagpuan.com/2007-miss-amazing-philippines-beauty-pageant/) The Amazing Philippines Beauties contest is one of many [international pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-by-vanity) dedicated to cross-dressers, [drag queens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-me), transsexuals, transvestites, and transgendered individuals. The men (women?) wear [makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-express), dress in drag, and some even go so far as to have their physical bodies altered, from getting breast implants to removing their manhood. The winner has the privilege of competing in the Miss International Queen contest in Thailand, featured in the video. **Implications** - Modern consumers are constantly looking for products that push the limits on conventionality. Items that feature a surprise element are appealing to those who desire more than just practicality in the purchases they make. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outlandish Beauty Contests:** Creating unconventional, inclusive beauty contests that cater to individuals who challenge traditional gender norms presents an opportunity for businesses to tap into a niche market and promote diversity and acceptance. - **Gender-fluid Beauty Industry:** Developing gender-neutral beauty products and services that cater to consumers who do not conform to traditional gender identities can lead to disruptive innovation and increased market share. - **Body Modification Trends:** Catering to the growing demand for body modifications, such as breast implants and gender reassignment surgeries, opens up opportunities for businesses to provide unique and customized solutions in an evolving market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Organizing and hosting outlandish beauty contests and pageants can be a lucrative venture for event planning companies, offering a unique and inclusive form of entertainment. - **Cosmetics and Personal Care:** Developing gender-inclusive beauty products and services that cater to a diverse range of consumers encourages disruptive innovation within the cosmetics industry and promotes inclusivity. - **Plastic Surgery and Body Modification:** The rise in demand for body modifications, including breast implants and gender reassignment surgeries, presents a growth opportunity for plastic surgery clinics and businesses specializing in body modification services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Beauty Pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-ai.md) - [Metaverse Drag Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queens-of-the-metaverse.md) - [Drag Culture Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-her-video-game.md) - [Savory Condiment Lip Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filipinta-beauty.md) - [Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-and-beauty-for-everyone.md) - [Street Pole Vault Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-pole-vault-competition.md) - [Record-Breaking Drag Brunches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-brunch.md) - [Empowering Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-amazing.md) - [Celebratory LGBTQ Haircare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantene-beautifulgbtq-campaign.md)