For the first time in history, a transgender woman became the "Model of the Year": what is known about Alex Consani, who came out at the age of 8

The Fashion Awards 2024 ceremony took place in London, recognizing world stars who have made a significant contribution to the fashion industry. For the first time in the history of the event, the honorary title of Model of the Year was awarded to a transgender woman Alex Consani.

According to The New York Times, she received an important award because, according to experts, she "dominated the industry" during the year and reached many innovative heights. The woman made a touching speech to the audience, where she thanked her parents for their constant support and paid tribute to all transgender people.

"Now, more than ever, it is important to talk about how to truly support and inspire each other in this industry. Especially those who are made to feel worthless. Change is not only possible, it is necessary," she said.

What is known about the "model of the year"

Alex Consani was born on July 23, 2003 in California (USA). Before her transgender transition, the model was a boy. She admitted that at the age of 3 or 4, she began to realize that she was more and more interested in women's clothing, so men's clothes disappeared from her wardrobe. At the age of eight, Konsani came out and received full support from her parents. During puberty, the American girl underwent the necessary course of hormone therapy to complete her transition.

Alex Konsani started her modeling career at a fairly young age. Her mother came across an advertisement for a modeling agency for transgender people on social media. In 2015, the girl signed her first contract. At that time, she became the youngest transgender model in the world, as she was only 12 years old.

In 2019, Consani moved to New York and signed a contract with IMG Models. That was the beginning of a new chapter in the model's career, as she appeared on the catwalks of the global brands Tom Ford, Versace, and Alexander McQueen. Around the same time, the American decided to create a personal account on TikTok, where she began posting humorous and sometimes provocative videos.

The most successful season for Alex Consani was spring-summer 2023. She participated in the fashion shows of Boss, Burberry, Chloé, Roberto Cavalli, and Coperni. The girl became the face of Jean Paul Gaultier's joint collection with Knwls.

In 2024, Alex Consani confidently confirmed her professionalism by becoming one of the first openly transgender models at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

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