Alex Consani Becomes First Transgender Woman Named Model of the Year

The 21-year-old model and TikTok star received the prestigious honor at the British Fashion Awards, highlighting progress in diversity within the fashion industry.

Alex Consani, 21, was awarded Model of the Year at the 2024 British Fashion Awards, becoming the first transgender woman to receive the honor.
In her acceptance speech, Consani thanked Black trans models like Dominique Jackson and Aaron Rose Philip for paving the way for greater inclusivity in fashion.
Consani has walked for major brands such as Chanel, Alexander McQueen, and Victoria's Secret, where she was one of the first trans women to appear on the runway.
She emphasized the need for continued change and support in the fashion industry, particularly for marginalized communities, calling her win a 'big step in the right direction.'
Consani, who has 4 million TikTok followers, credited her parents for supporting her modeling aspirations from a young age and encouraged other parents to support their trans children.

San Francisco Chronicle