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The movement for transgender visibility is going strong with trans people finding opportunities of representation in television, film and music. As individuals in the public eye, these talented trans figures assert their intentions and with the ever growing visibility of transgender artists and talent, we’re sharing some of our trans stars’ with killer style.
Indya Moore
Indya Moore is a model, actor and activist born and raised in the Bronx. They starred in the Netflix original series “Pose”, a story centered around the New York City queer POC ball culture. As a trans person of color, Indya Moore uses their platform to open discussion about racial and transphobic violence in today’s society. They have featured and campaigned for brands such as Fenty and Louis Vuitton, bringing trans talent to the front row of the fashion industry as well as film and television.
Chella Man
Model and actor on the series Titan, Chella Man is also an activist for both the trans and disabled community. Being in the public eye is his way of fighting for rights and respect as a deaf trans person of color. His personal style is a mix of “skater boy who goes vintage shopping” and “vintage shopper who skateboards”. As a trans man, simply not wearing a shirt is as bold as a full Gucci outfit in Chella Man’s wardrobe.
Hunter Schafer
Having walked in shows for brands such as Maison Margiela, Rick Owens and Helmut Lang prior to joining the cast of Euphoria Hunter Schafer is on her way to becoming one of the first transgender It Girls. Her style is what you would expect of today’s top model; posh and polished but with an edge of experimentation.
dorian electra
As seen in songs with names like “Man to Man” and “Adam and Steve”, Dorian Electra uses electro-pop beats to critique patriarchal society in relation to homophobia and transphobia. Their music uses autotune as an instrument that assists in calling back early 2000s emo pop and cyber goth techno and perform gender. To Dorian Electra, gender is something to try on and have fun with just like clothes.
kim petras
Kim Petras started writing music in her bedroom when she was young with her career truly taking off in 2017. Her music is pop to its core with the energy of early 2000s dance-pop reflective of her love for music when she was a teenager. Much like her music, her style is pop –like Barbie met Ariana Grande then shared wardrobes. In this style, Kim Petras is an unapologetic trans pink pop icon.
elliot Page
As an accomplished actor, Elliot Page has received an Academy Award nomination, two BAFTAs, and various other awards. He was the first openly trans man to grace the cover of Time in March of 2021 and published Pageboy: A Memoir in June of 2023. In the book, the Canadian actor tells the story of his gender transition journey and where he is now. He expresses himself in polished outfits that highlight timeless tailoring and are thoughtfully assembled.
Zaya Wade
The sixteen-year-old daughter of Dwyane Wade came out as transgender in 2020 and recently started her career as a model and LGBTQ+ activist. Zaya has modeled in campaigns for Tiffany & Co. and Puma and was recently featured on the cover of Dazed. She uses her platform as a public figure to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth and positively impact other young people working to find their own true identities. Her looks are young and fresh, with interesting silhouettes and tailored basics elevated by unexpected colors and patterns.
Theodora “Teddy” Quinlivan
Teddy Quinlivan has been modeling since 2015 and has been featured in shows for Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, and LaQuan Smith. After coming out as transgender in 2017, she became the first transgender model hired by Chanel in 2019. Her career influences her style– many of her outfits are full of movement and draw a fine line between ease and complexity.
Ian Alexander
Ian Alexander is a Vietnamese-American actor best known for playing Buck Vu on The OA, Lev in The Last of Us Part II, and Gray Tal on Star Trek: Discovery. They are the first transgender actor to play a transgender character in the Star Trek universe. Ian’s pop culture-inspired outfits include lots of black, mesh, lace, leather, and bold makeup.
Zión Moreno
Zión Moreno gained attention after starring in the HBO Max Gossip Girl reboot as Luna La. She may be new to the acting world but is one to watch when it comes to clothes, expressing a style that’s edgy, yet still girly.
Ve’Ondre Mitchell
While she initially gained fame through her TikToks and YouTube videos, Ve’Ondre also advocates for transgender rights in the community. The influencer also hosts a podcast where she addresses topics specific to Trans WOC and queer young people. Her style can be described as y2k meets sparkly glam and you may occasionally catch her in a bikini made out of stuffed animals.
–Emma Kendall
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