Alex Consani was crowned Model of the Year at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London on Dec. 2—a decision to which I can only respond with a resounding, " Well, yes! " As the first out transgender woman to win the award, her historic victory marked an important moment for the industry at large.

The 21-year-old model and TikTok star was named Model of the Year during the ceremony, making her the first transgender model to win the prestigious award. She took the opportunity to acknowledge the historic moment on stage when she accepted the award, noting that she "can't accept this award without thanking those who came before me."

The award was presented to Consani by fellow model Ashley Graham and Baby Reindeer star Nava Mau, who made history at this year’s Emmys as the first trans woman to be nominate

In this op-ed, Teen Vogue associate editor Aiyana Ishmael explores Anok Yai’s response to Alex Consani’s Model of the Year win, arguing that expressing frustration at the institution does not invalidate Consani’s achievement — or justify racist vitriol.

American model Alex Consani was presented with the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Council’s annual Fashion Awards in London.

Alex Consani’s trailblazing accomplishments, the organizers of the event took note of the “global impact” of a woman who has “dominated the industry” over the past year.

You fought for this space that allowed me to flourish today, and I’m eternally grateful for that,” the model said in her acceptance speech.

Petaluma native Alex Consani was named the Model of the Year at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London on Monday. Consani is the first transgender woman to ever win the award. “IM SCREAMING I J WON MODEL OF YHE [sic] YEAR,

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