{"id":5716,"date":"2020-10-12T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T15:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/?p=5716"},"modified":"2020-10-27T15:44:56","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T14:44:56","slug":"transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/","title":{"rendered":"Transgender Models Are Breaking Boundaries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gender fluidity is now being explored in fashion campaigns worldwide. Transgender models are finally being accepted into the industry, with specialist agencies helping to launch aspiring transgender model&#8217;s careers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inclusion of transgender models is a move towards diversity, eradicating gender stereotypes, and a few key people have been leading the movement. But although gender ambiguity is starting to be welcomed into the industry, there is still a long way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#What_Is_Transgender_Modelling\" title=\"What Is Transgender Modelling?\">What Is Transgender Modelling?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Are_Questioning_Your_Identity\" title=\"What to Do If You Are Questioning Your Identity\">What to Do If You Are Questioning Your Identity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#Acceptance_Is_Important\" title=\"Acceptance Is Important\">Acceptance Is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#Transgender_Modelling_Agencies\" title=\"Transgender Modelling Agencies\">Transgender Modelling Agencies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#Successful_Transgender_Models\" title=\"Successful Transgender Models\">Successful Transgender Models<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#Andrej_Pejic\" title=\"Andrej Pejic\">Andrej Pejic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#Laith-Ashley_de_la_Cruz\" title=\"Laith-Ashley de la Cruz\">Laith-Ashley de la Cruz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#Valentina_Sampaio\" title=\"Valentina Sampaio\">Valentina Sampaio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#Hunter_Schafer\" title=\"Hunter Schafer\">Hunter Schafer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#Nathan_Westling\" title=\"Nathan Westling\">Nathan Westling<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/blog\/transgender-modelling-breaking-boundaries\/#Transgender_Modelling_Opportunities\" title=\"Transgender Modelling Opportunities\">Transgender Modelling Opportunities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Transgender_Modelling\"><\/span>What Is Transgender Modelling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Transgender&#8217; is the term used for those whose gender identity does not match their physical gender at birth. Transgender people opt to live as the opposite sex because they feel they were born in the wrong bodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fashion world has always been notorious for its strict and often narrow-minded views, but it has recently begun to accept transgender models. This is likely due to the pressure from non-high-end designers, who have recently begun showcasing a more diverse range of models in their own marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has caused a new niche to be created for transgender models with agencies, photographers and designers responding accordingly. It is a shift in the industry to accommodate a diverse, modern society that is certainly a step in the right direction &#8211; but has a lot of room for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg1-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg1-46x69.png 46w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg1.png 1042w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Are_Questioning_Your_Identity\"><\/span>What to Do If You Are Questioning Your Identity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many young individuals growing up end up questioning themselves and feeling insecure at some point. Young people are constantly developing and may want to experiment with their gender and sexual identity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to remember that there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindout.org.uk\/\">many options available<\/a> to those who feel confused about their identity. The most important first step is to talk to someone about your feelings, whether that&#8217;s a parent, doctor, friend or teacher you trust. If you&#8217;d prefer to talk to someone who doesn&#8217;t know you, you can reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindout.org.uk\/\">MindOut<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While feeling confused is normal, feeling wrong in your body is more uncommon. You may want to work through your feeling with an expert, at which point they can advise whether you need further assistance to help you feel better about yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acceptance_Is_Important\"><\/span>Acceptance Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transgender modelling is increasing the awareness of gender and sexual concerns, and this has meant that young people feeling the same way are more able to reach out for help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many are now able to receive the help and advice they need, others have shown concerns that the rise in transgender culture will further confuse teens and young people who are questioning their identities. However, there is no research that suggests people will find it easier to get gender reassignment surgery; patients must undergo a rigorous psychological assessment before even being considered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg2-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg2-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg2-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg2-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg2-1-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg2-1-46x69.png 46w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg2-1.png 1042w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Transgender model Andrej Pejic explains: \u201cI understand how difficult it is for parents when a child wants to do something so drastic, especially if they\u2019re under 18. But the percentage of people who go back is very small. And you have to ask, are people really going to see psychiatrists, take medication and undergo complicated, expensive surgery just to be on-trend?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transgender_Modelling_Agencies\"><\/span>Transgender Modelling Agencies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, the demand for transgender models is small, but specialist agencies are working to find more opportunities. Organisations are easily signing talent, but unfortunately the amount of work is very limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Author of &#8216;He or She?&#8217;, Vikki Le explains \u201cIt is like back in the \u201880s when they had one black model on every runway and that\u2019s it<em>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems that, while transgender models are indeed being seen more regularly on the runway, there is still a long way to go before individuals are chosen regardless of their background. For the time being, transgender models are seen as more of a statement rather than a regular fitting. We hope there is a time soon when transgender models are hired without the need for designer&#8217;s to highlight their backgrounds in order to gain more exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg3-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg3-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg3-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg3-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg3-1024x1536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg3-46x69.png 46w, https:\/\/www.ukmodels.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tg3.png 1042w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The type of agencies helping boost the opportunities for transgender models range from small niche establishments to larger companies tho all recognise the importance of representation in the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With support from these professionals, the likelihood that transgender models will continue to feature on the runway and in campaigns on a regular basis is very hopeful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Successful_Transgender_Models\"><\/span>Successful Transgender Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andrej_Pejic\"><\/span>Andrej Pejic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming one of the most recognised transgender models in the world, Andrej Pejic has broken many boundaries. She has experienced a lot of firsts as a transgender model and has carved a path for others to follow in her footsteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>At 17, Andrej was scouted as a male model.<\/li><li>Three years later she featured in both <a href=\"http:\/\/jeanpaulgaultier.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jean Paul Gaultier<\/a>\u2019s male and female collections in Paris.<\/li><li>Pejic featured in the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fhm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FHM<\/a> 100 Sexiest Women in the World list.<\/li><li>She has become the first openly transgender model to be profiled by American <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vogue.co.uk\/?international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vogue<\/a>.<\/li><li>Her <a href=\"http:\/\/www.makeupforever.com\/us\/en-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make Up For Ever<\/a> campaign is known as the first cosmetics ad to feature a transgender model.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laith-Ashley_de_la_Cruz\"><\/span>Laith-Ashley de la Cruz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cI want to show the world there\u2019s not just one way to be trans, just like there\u2019s not one way to be anything.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laith-Ashley de la Cruz is well-known for his chiselled abs and brooding stare, but what many don&#8217;t know if that Laith was actually born a girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>His muscular physique, designer stubble and emerald green eyes have secured great opportunities for the 31-year-old.<\/li><li>During <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/nyfw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York Fashion Week<\/a> he walked for Adrian Alicea and Gypsy Sport.<\/li><li>He featured in Barney\u2019s New York campaign with fashion photographer Bruce Weber.<\/li><li>His success as a model has allowed for people to recognise him, which both excites and shocks him.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Valentina_Sampaio\"><\/span>Valentina Sampaio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Valentina is the first openly transgender model to work with Victoria&#8217;s Secret.<\/li><li>She landed the front cover of French&nbsp;<em>Vogue<\/em>\u2019s March 2017 issue, becoming the first transgender model to grace a&nbsp;<em>Vogue<\/em>&nbsp;cover.<\/li><li>She has a beauty contract with L\u2019Or\u00e9al.<\/li><li>She&#8217;s worked for Dior, H&amp;M, and Marc Jacobs.<\/li><li>She is signed with New York modelling agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelionsny.com\/\">The Lions<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hunter_Schafer\"><\/span>Hunter Schafer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>It&#8217;s really wild to be at this new level of visibility<\/em>,&#8221; Hunter said to Marie Claire. &#8220;<em>It&#8217;s something I&#8217;m still adjusting to and trying to understand. I&#8217;ve received quite a few messages from trans people who are excited about the representation on the show<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hunter was a transgender model before bagging a role on HBO&#8217;s &#8220;Euphoria&#8221; opposite Zendaya.<\/li><li>She was signed with was signed to Elite Model Management.<\/li><li>She&#8217;s worked for Dior, Helmut Lang, and Miu Miu.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nathan_Westling\"><\/span>Nathan Westling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>It feels like I&#8217;ve been wearing like a mask my whole life<\/em>,&#8221; Nathan told CNN. &#8220;<em>Once I removed that mask, it was like I was finally &#8230; I don&#8217;t know. I&#8217;m not wearing a skin that I don&#8217;t feel I am anymore<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nathan is one of the best-known male transgender models in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Back when he was female, Nathan&#8217;s career launched when he dyed his hair red in 2014 for a Marc Jacobs campaign also featuring Miley Cyrus.<\/li><li>He was the star of the Spring 2014 Marc Jacobs &amp; Saint Laurent Paris ad campaigns.<\/li><li>He&#8217;s worked with Marc Jacobs, Versace, Prada, and Chanel.<\/li><li>He started transitioning in 2019 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transgender_Modelling_Opportunities\"><\/span>Transgender Modelling Opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The high-fashion industry is where transgender models have been seen to be most successful in the modelling world. Featuring a transgender model is original, unique and rare, which will publicise a brand further and demand attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&#8217;s certainly a positive move, more opportunities are required to inspire those looking for similar success. Fortunately, we are starting to see more unique models in both high-street and high-fashion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/fashion\/news\/hm-studio-welcomes-diversity-with-transgender-model-andreja-pejic-plus-size-beauty-ashley-graham-and-a3194536.html\">H&amp;M<\/a> famously hired transgender model Andreja Pejic in 2016<\/li><li>In 2017 ASOS created a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinknews.co.uk\/2017\/11\/08\/asos-creates-gender-neutral-collection-in-collaboration-with-glaad\/\">gender-neutral collection<\/a> in collaboration with GLAAD<\/li><li>In 2019, Teddy Quinlivan became the first openly transgender model to feature in a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/fashion\/chanel-paris-fashion-week-karl-lagerfeld-tribute-penelope-cruz-a8808131.html\">Chanel<\/a>&nbsp;beauty campaign<\/li><li>Aaron Philip, a disabled trans model, has worked for ASOS and H&amp;M and has now signed with Elite Model Management<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And with more brands coming out in support of LGBTQ+ rights, we hope to see many more transgender people in magazines and on the runway soon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gender fluidity is now being explored in fashion campaigns worldwide. 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