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Vivian Jenna Wilson Makes NYFW Runway Debut, Walking for Four Designers

Designers cast the 21-year-old as a statement of trans visibility that underscores her break from Elon Musk.

Overview

  • Wilson appeared on the catwalk for Alexis Bittar, Prabal Gurung, Chris Habana and Dauphinette during New York Fashion Week.
  • At Alexis Bittar’s politically themed show, she wore a shiny red gown with a “Miss South Carolina” sash in a pageant concept referencing states with restrictive trans policies.
  • Her subsequent turns included a white knit set for Prabal Gurung, a metal-chain dress for Chris Habana and a white puffed dress with beetle embellishments for Dauphinette.
  • She legally changed her name in 2022 to reflect her gender identity and adopt her mother’s surname, and she says she has no contact or financial ties to Musk.
  • Musk publicly attacked her on X in 2024 by denying her gender identity, a backdrop noted by outlets that frame her runway presence as representational and political.