21-year-old American transgender model and influencer Alex Consani has been named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in London.
Consani received the prestigious honor, surpassing five women shortlisted for the award at the glamorous ceremony.
Her win highlights the British Fashion Council’s continued commitment to celebrating diverse talent, including those from LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented communities.
Standing at 6 feet tall, Consani began her modeling career in 2015 and is recognized for her distinctive bleached hair and eyebrows.
The other fashion stars who had been nominated were British model from South Sudan, Liu Wen, from China and Mona Tougaard born to Danish-Turkish and Somali-Ethiopian parents.
The BFC says the Model of the Year award recognises the global impact of a model who over the last 12 months has dominated the industry.
It added, With an influence that transcends the catwalk, the Model of The Year has made an outstanding contribution to the industry, garnering numerous editorial and advertising campaigns throughout the year.
The Model of the Year acceptance speech, Consani joked with the audience saying,
“I am the first trans model to win this award, after being presented with the accolade by model Ashley Graham and Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau.
“Now more than ever it’s an important conversation to be had, about how to support and uplift one another in this industry – especially those who have been made to feel insignificant.
“Because change is more than possible, it’s needed, and this is a step in the right direction.”
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