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?

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