Chanel: Teddy Quinlivan es la primera modelo transgénero de la marca

Teddy Quinlivan es la primera modelo transgénero contratada por Chanel, la firma de moda, perfumes y accesorios de lujo.

Teddy, será imagen de su nueva colección beauty. “Soy la primera persona ‘trans’ en trabajar para la casa Chanel y estoy profundamente orgullosa de representar a mi comunidad”, escribió en redes.

La inclusión se hace cada vez más fuerte en la industria de la moda. Luego de que la modelo trans, Valentina Sampaio fuera anunciada como imagen del gigante de lencería Victoria’s Secret, ya se veían venir grandes cambios.

Teddy Quinlivan ha hecho historia como la primera modelo transgénero que formará parte de las campañas de Chanel.

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?CHANEL BEAUTY? -I find I don’t cry anymore when things are sad, but isn’t it interesting when we shed tears in moments of triumph. This was one of those triumphant cry moments for me. My whole life has been a fight. From being bullied at school consistently, kids threatening to kill me and going into graphic detail how they were going to do it, my own father beating me and calling me a fagot, to receiving industry blowback after speaking publicly about being sexually assaulted on the job… This was a victory that made all of that shit worth it. I had walked 2 shows for Chanel while I was living in stealth ( stealth meaning I hadn’t made my trans identity public yet) and when I came out I knew I’d stop working with some brands, I thought I’d never work with the iconic house of Chanel ever again. But here I am in Chanel Beauty Advertising. I am the first openly trans person to work for the house of Chanel, and I am deeply humbled and proud to represent my community. The world will kick you down, spit on you, and tell you you’re worthless. It’s your job to have the strength to stand up and push on, to keep fighting, Because if you give up then you will never experience the tears of triumph. Thank you to everyone who made this dream a reality! @nicolaskantor @shazmakeup @sebastienrichard1 @casadevallbelen

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Quinlivan, es originaria de Boston y tiene una carrera potente en el mundo de las telas. Anteriormente ha desfilado para diversas marcas de lujo como Paco Rabanne y Giambattista Valli.

Además, ha sido imagen de marcas de belleza como Redken y MILK.

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L’OFFICIAL ITALIA February 2019 Cover – Shot by Jesse Laitinen Styled by Christina Ahlberg Hair by Christos Vourlis Makeup by Mayumi Oda Casting by Arianna Pradarelli

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