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A Feel for Fashion: Alex Consani

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California-born Alex Consani, the 20-year-old model and social media star, has that extra something special. For starters, she’s utterly captivating; some online have already elevated her to “super” status. From her appearances on runways for the likes of Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture and Thom Browne (as a golden bug) to her virtual personality (her TikTok posts can amass millions of views), it’s clear that she’s funny, she’s brash and she’s fearless: Consani is transgender, and became one of the world’s youngest transgender models before signing with IMG in 2019. Ever since, her rise has been steady and sure — and she’s just getting started.

What excites you in fashion right now?

 

The ability to play a character! I think the artistic side of fashion is coming out in a much more prevalent way than ever before.

 

 

What is one reason to be optimistic about the state of fashion going forward?

 

I see more in the queer community doing runways, in campaigns, and being given the opportunity to use their voices.

 

 

In what ways do you think AI might benefit fashion?

 

It allows things physically impossible to be done, especially in photography.

 

 

Who or what will drive the greatest change in fashion this year?

 

I think trans women and the fight for correct representation will always be a driving force, none more present than now.

 

Can you suggest a fashion mantra for 2024?

 

Be confident in everything you can because without confidence you can’t truly embrace the beauty of your self.

 

 

This interview has been lightly edited. 

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