Alex Consani and 5 Trans* Models on Meaningful Representation in Fashion | i-D Voices

i-D's Autumn Winter 2023 cover star Alex Consani chats to Nykita Joy from Strands for Trans about the experiences of trans and gender non-conforming models in the fashion industry. Strands for Trans is a global non-profit charting queer and trans-safe hair, beauty and wellness salons and organisations that offer gender-affirming haircuts and experiences. Alex Consani is joined by 5 of her rising model peers, Juli Kocemba, Amara Gisele Velasquez, Hunter Pifer, Benzo Perryman and Valentine Alvarez, who are leading the way in queer and trans representation. The 6 rising stars discuss what gender euphoria and identity mean to them, why the trans community should have a seat at the table and how they would like to see trans rights progress in the next 5 years. 00:00 - 1:02 - Intro 01:15 - What does gender euphoria mean to you? 03:32 - Trans people deserve a seat at the table 04:54 - Hopes for the future of the trans community 06:34 - Advice for people starting their gender euphoria journey 07:57 - Which sign you chose and why? --- i-D celebrates fashion, culture, individuality and youth. Our channel highlights unique and diverse perspectives to allow for more inclusivity within fashion and youth culture. i-D offers access to the most inspiring names in fashion and explores everything from high-end couture to underground style scenes. Subscribe to i-D for more: www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ISPZsMaBi5... Follow i-D: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@i_d?lang=en YouTube http://b