Maspalomas Pride opens 'InTeriores,' a transgender clothing exhibition designed by Silvia Matos.

 

The 'Maspalomas Pride by Freedom' cultural program inaugurated the 'InTeriores' exhibition this Friday. This exhibition showcases a collection of underwear for trans people, created by Gran Canaria designer Silvia Matos, entrepreneur of the brand 'TransLingerie'. The collection will be on display at the Gran Canaria Tourist Information Center in Yumbo until May 11.

 

The idea and design of this exhibition is by Eva Pascual Rodríguez, a coach and speaker who specializes in supporting families with trans children and adolescents and in raising awareness of trans people in the workplace. 

 

The opening ceremony included speeches by Esther Delgado, Councilor for Equality at the San Bartolomé de Tirajana City Council; Fernando Ilarduya, director of Maspalomas Pride by Freedom; Eva Pascual Rodríguez, responsible for the design of this exhibition and an expert in supporting families with trans children and adolescents and in raising awareness of trans people in the workplace; and Silvia Matos, designer and founder of the company 'TransLingerie'.

 

Ester Delgado recalled that the SBT City Council "is committed to these types of activities because we are a municipality where many people from different cultures live together, and it is important that everyone live equally." From the Department of Equality, the councilor clarified, "we work throughout the year to offer educational activities for children, because they are the adults of the future. We must educate them in these values, because the important thing is that we are people, and we are committed to having a better society."

 

Eva Pascual, the creator of the exhibition, said, "We must continue to show the world our experiences as trans families. We must adapt underwear so that trans people can be happier. As a trans mother, I had no idea and had to reinvent myself to find trans clothing." The expert in supporting families with trans children and adolescents emphasized that Silvia Matos had "a personal need and, in some way, poured love into creating this project."

 

Fernando Ilarduya stated that, at Maspalomas Pride, "we are concerned about what is happening in the United Kingdom and the United States with trans people. We have to support the trans community, because they are the most vulnerable."

 

Silvia Matos emphasized that trans people “have to be happy in their underwear. Trans children and trans people continue to be the most forgotten.” Her company employs trans and non-binary people, “who help us grow within the company so that TransLingerie is a safe place, where we support each other and feel like a family.” 

 

The Canarian businesswoman explained that 20 years ago, when she was in the process of transitioning, she searched the internet for garments that would replace the tape or the three pairs of panties layered on top of each other, without success. I researched fabrics and patterns that would adapt to my body and make it as pleasing to my eyes as possible. One day, I found a way to create a garment that fit and concealed everything, in a comfortable way. After wearing this underwear, which I made myself, for a while, I showed it to my friends, and my friends showed it to their friends. Through word of mouth, they started placing orders, and out of nowhere, 'TransLingerie'. Over time, I realized there were trans men who also struggled to find clothes that fit their physiques. Talking to them, I discovered they used tape to hide their chests and give the appearance of a male torso. That's how I began designing Binders, the garment they use to compress their chests. Today, the brand reaches every country in the world, bringing comfort and security to every corner. 

 

 

 

 

About Silvia Matos: businesswoman and activist 

 

Silvia Matos, a Murcia-based entrepreneur, created her own brand, 'TransLingerie,' after not finding underwear that fit her body. She sells it through an online store offering underwear, lingerie, swimwear, and children's clothing, handmade in Spain with high-quality materials. "We want to help trans people dress for everyday routines, like going to the gym or swimming, so they can be comfortable and happy."

 

Gaff and binder garments adapt perfectly to all body types, as they are made with high-quality materials that offer uniform compression without restricting movement and can be worn all day comfortably. They are breathable fabrics, made with soft and flexible materials and have an anatomical design that does not exert pressure. 

 

From a very young age, Silvia Matos dreamed of being a 'princess', and her school notes only included sketches of women's bodies in their feminine clothes. 

At 18, she left Gran Canaria for Madrid, where she studied fashion design. In her third year, Silvia began her transition, somewhat lost, since at that time, there was no information, no advice, no role models, and no appropriate clothing for the transition.

 

Since 2016, TransLingerie has received orders from all over Europe, the Americas, and Asia, thanks to its exposure on LGBTQIA+ websites and magazines. In 2018, with social developments and demand from parents who wanted to support their younger children, Silvia Matos created the Tlmermaids line, with sizes for the littlest ones.

 

Through her brand, Silvia Matos has created the "Trucadoras" for trans girls, which can be worn with any type of pants, or the "Binder" for trans boys, which are shirts with three types of fabric layers in the front that help hide the chest.

 

In 2020, the brand organized the world's first trans-friendly underwear show, and in 2023, the first swimwear collection. "We continue to fight gender stereotypes in fashion and promote the right to dress with freedom and dignity."