22 transgender models are changing the fashion industry
In recent years, the fashion industry has made more progress towards comprehensive representation of transgender models. Some newer brands like New York City-based labels Chromat introduced transgender models into runway shows and ad campaigns early on, while other big names made these changes much later, most notably Victoria’s Secret hiring. first transgender model, Valentina Sampaio, in August 2019 (later hired her first Black transgender model, Emira D’Spain, in February 2022) and Chanel recruited 25-year-old Teddy Quinlivan , as a new beauty face in the same year.
These iconic steps mark a positive change, although we need to go beyond these surface-level announcements and establish sustainable and lasting change. The industry has a long way to go in achieving fair representation, both internally and externally. But none of the progress made so far would be possible if these models speak up and challenge the status quo. Even before “Euphoria” star Hunter Schafer Beloved by the fashion world or Indya Moore rocking the FX show “Pose”, these models are taking the runway and empowering their followers as fashionistas. activist for LGBTQ Community +. In the end, these transformational models are the real changers who have fought against years of being left out of the industry. Like fashion industry gradually opening up to more diverse models that include everyone, we anticipate seeing more of these faces. Read on to learn more about these 22 transgender models who are making waves in the fashion industry while advocating for increased representation of LGBTQ+.
– Additional reporting by Sarah Wasilak and Shelcy Joseph