Dec. 3 (UPI) --American model Alex Consani has become the first transgender woman to be named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards. "I'm the first trans woman to win this ...

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Model Alex Consani is making herstory, one pose at a time. On Monday, the 21-year-old fashion star and influencer was recognized as Model of the Year at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London. Previous ...

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Alex Consani is a star, on TikTok and on the runway. In her speech at the Fashion Awards in London, she acknowledged the struggles of other pioneers. By Guy Trebay Occasionally ideological light does ...

London’s spring/summer 2026 shows have officially come to a close. But first, they had to deliver statement lips at Labrum, wedding hair at Richard Quinn, brow-touching lashes at Harris Reed, and tear ...

American TikTok star Alex Consani has become the first transgender woman to grab the Model of the Year title at the British Fashion Awards. The 21-year-old was named the top model at the annual ...