London was glittering and glistening today, considering the who's who of the fashion industry all gathered at the Royal Albert Hall to attend the 2024 Fashion Awards. In the midst of all this glamour, supermodel Alex Consani casually made history, and how!
For the unversed, Alex Consani was honoured with the Model of the Year title at the 2024 Fashion Awards. Presented by renowned model Ashley Graham and actress Nava Mau, the award celebrates Alex's remarkable feats in the fashion world.
Alex Consani wins Model Of The Year 2024
Apart from being a runway star, Alex Consani is no less than a social media sensation, amassing a loyal fan base of 3.9 million followers on TikTok. The first out trans woman to have won the Model of the Year title, Alex Consani graced the runways of some of the biggest names in high fashion, including Chanel, Simone Rocha, Diesel, Luar, and Stella McCartney during the spring 2025 season.
During the speech, Alex exclaimed, “I'm the first trans woman to win this award!" Acknowledging the struggles of the ones before, Alex continued, "But I can't accept this award without thanking those who came before me, specifically the Black trans women who really fought for the space I'm in today–Dominique Jackson, Connie Fleming, Aaron Rose Phillips and countless more who fought for the space that allowed me to flourish today."
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Of course, this isn't even Consani's first tryst at breaking barriers! Back in October, Alex made history alongside Valentina Sampaio as one of the first transgender models to walk in the prestigious Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, a milestone moment for representation in the industry.
At the Fashion Awards, Alex was clad in a bold corseted gown with Union Jack-inspired draping, designed by Dilara Findikoglu, further cementing her status as a trailblazer and fashion icon.