MEET THE MESTIZO TEAM
Our company’s success lies grounded in the dedication and camaraderie of our amazing people.
There’s something so inspiring and incredible about a company that’s able to stitch together different fashion sensibilities to come up with a brand that’s unique, functional, and all-inclusive, and here at The Mestizo, we couldn’t be any prouder to be that kind of company.
As a sartorial wunderkind that specializes on versatile pieces inspired by traditional Filipino couture and created with modern twists, The Mestizo has always believed that beyond clothing, what we offer our patrons are identity, heritage, and the sheer confidence to wear something that’s truly representative of who they are.
When we first decided to build The Mestizo, we already knew that we’d face many huge challenges along the way, granted that we were jumping into the already cut-throat world of fashion and we were creating apparel for a niche (but growing) market.
Thanks to a hearty combination of sound business decisions, an innate fashion sense, and just loads of chutzpah to build the company of our dreams, we were able to launch The Mestizo into the establishment that we envisioned it to be. One not-so-secret ingredient to the success of our company is our amazing team of tailors and craftsmen and women.
Since we are focused on traditional Filipino couture, it was important for us to hire Filipino artisans from the get go. And what we mean by that is to go back to our deepest roots and hire workers from the Philippines who we knew would be just as committed as they are skilled.
While we understand that outsourcing labor outside of the country might be frowned upon in some industries, we’ve always decided from the beginning that the best storytellers of our craftwork could only come from the very place where these stories originated from, and no one else could interpret these stories onto our garments than these Filipino artisans.
That’s why we’re very proud of the quality craftsmanship of our team, knowing full well that every weave, every embroidery, and every stitch in our clothing is their story to be told. And above all, it means a lot to us that we can provide livelihood to many Filipinos and Filipinas in the motherland who are able to provide for their families and uplift their lives altogether.
To celebrate them and to also reconnect with them physically, we recently visited our off-shore workshop in the Philippines where we were able to discuss many new ideas and innovations with our team of artisans. We were also able to bond with them and get to know each of them personally, bringing a whole new meaning to “team building.”
Together, we further cemented our dedication to the company as individuals and as an overall unit. Driven by passion and united with a singular mission, The Mestizo will continue to translate fashion-forward designs onto traditional Filipiniana fabrics that can be worn by anyone looking for comfort and style to complete their wardrobes.
To see all the exciting looks we’ve created lately, check out our website here at The Mestizo, wherein you might find some great, new additions for your closet.