Teddy Quinlivan Becomes First Trans Model for Chanel, Announces News on Instagram: ‘Deeply Humbled to Represent My Community’
Theodora has worked for Chanel before and has walked two shows for them. However, she had not disclosed that she is transgender yet. When she recently came out, she expected to bid goodbye to the beauty house. To her surprise, she is now the first trans model to work for them. She posted a tiny clip and a picture from the campaign on Instagram to announce her accomplishment.
Teddy Quinlivan becomes the first openly transgender model to be the face of Chanel Beauty. It’s nothing new for the model to be the face of a brand, but Chanel Beauty is a significant step for her. She was discovered by Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton's creative director and has worked with a lot of beauty brands before this. This is the first time Chanel has hired a trans woman to be the face of a campaign. Valentina Sampaio Becomes the First Victoria's Secret Transgender Model and Makes History.
Theodora Quinlivan took to her Instagram to announce that she will be the first trans model working for the brand. Teddy has worked for Chanel before and has walked two shows for them. However, she had not disclosed that she is transgender yet. When Quinlivan recently came out, she expected to bid goodbye to the beauty house. To her surprise, she is now the first trans model to work for them. She posted a tiny clip and a picture of her from the campaign on Instagram to announce her accomplishment. Along with the post, she added a lengthy and heartfelt caption. Chanel Bans Fur and Exotic Animal Skins: PETA Welcomes Luxury Fashion Brand's Decision.
Teddy Quinlivan's Announcement on Instagram
About a month ago, Valentina Sampaio became the first openly trans model to become Victoria's Secret model. And now, Teddy Quinlivan made history by being the first trans model for Chanel. Her comment section is positive with people celebrating this change in the beauty industry.
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