Here are more than 25 transgender models you should know and follow on Instagram. Whether you want to stay inspired by their creativity and style, or admire their courage for being true to themselves, follow these trendsetters and game-changers on social media.
Popular transgender models on Instagram
Teddy Quinlivan
Theodora “Teddy” Quinlivan is a transgender model who was discoverd in 2015 by Louis Vuitton’s creative director, Nicolas Ghesquière. Since then she has been featured in several runway shows for designers such as Jeremy Scott, Jason Wu and Carolina Herrera.
Leyna Bloom
Leyna Bloom was born in Chicago on April 25, 1994. She is a transgender supermodel, dancer, actress and activist. She has graced the covers of magazines such as Galore and Candy and became the first woman of color to walk the runway for Victoria’s Secret.
Kenny Ethan Jones
Kenny Ethan Jones is a transgender model who gained notoriety for joining the Pink Parcel “I’m On” campaign in 2018 to share his experiences about menstruating as a transgender man.
Shay Neary
Shay Neary is the first plus-sized transgender model to be featured in major fashion campaigns.
Isis King
Isis King is a fashion model and designer and she is best known for her appearance on season 11 of “America’s Next Top Model”
Lea T
Brazilian supermodel Lea T is considered to be one of the world’s most popular models and has been a part of many fashion campaigns. She is best known for modeling in Riccardo Tisci’s Givenchy and posing nude for Vogue France.
Ines Rau
Ines Rau is a 25 year-old transgender model who was born in Paris and is of French-North African decent. She began modeling in Paris and she is best known for her steamy photoshoot for France’s OOB Magazine with male supermodel Tyson Beckford. You can view the NSFW photos from the shoot here.
Ayadian Dowling
Ayadian Dowling is a transgender model, bodybuilder, vlogger and activist. He became the first transgender model to land the cover of Men’s Health magazine.
Arisce Wanzer
Model and cast member of “Strut” on the Oxygen network.
Andreja Pejic
Andreja Pejic is a Bosnian model who is best known for brands such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs and DKNY.
Geena Rocero
Geena Rocero is a model, transgender advocate, TED speaker from New York City. She has over 28,000 followers on Instagram.
Carmen Carrera
Carmen Carrera is a reality television star, burlesque performer and is best known for appearing on the third season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and has been featured in the work of world famous photographer David La Chapelle.
Jenna Talackova
Jenna Talackova is a 28-year-old Canadian model and television personality.
Hari Nef
Hari Nef is a model and actress who was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known as the first transgender model to be signed to IMG Worldwide modeling agency.
Valentijn Hingh
Valentijn is a transgender Dutch model who has been featured in H&M campaigns.
Treechada Petcharat
Treechada Petcharat – who is widely known as Nong Poy – is a transgender model in Thailand.
Juliana Huxtable
Juliana Huxtable is a model, DJ, and artist from New York City.
Valentina Sampaio
Valentina Sampaio is a 19-year-old trans model who was featured on the cover of Vogue Brazil in October 2016.
Amanda Lepore
Amanda Lepore is a model, socialite, singer, and performance artist.
Ben Melzer
Ben Melzer is a trans fitness model.
Laith Ashley
Laith Ashley is a male transgender model who got his modeling break when he was featured in Barney’s New York ads.
Sophia Lamar
Sophia Lamar is a former Club Kid model and actress from New York City.
Sarina Thai
Sarina Thai is a transgender model from Thailand.
Ren Spriggs
Ren Spriggs is a trans model based out of West Hollywood. She is currently signed with Slay Model Management and has appeared on Oxygen’s “Strut.”
Vikki Le
Vikki Le is a trans model, activist, and writer based in New York City.
Alicia Pietá
Alicia Pietá is a Brazilian model, makeup artist, and actress.
Tiq Milan
Tiq Milan is a model, activist, writer, poet and speaker.
Evalyn Jake
Evalyn is a 19-year-old model who is currently signed with Trans Models NYC and Oh My Management.
Munroe Bergdorf
Angela Ponce
Angela Ponce made history when she became the first transgender woman to compete in the Miss Universe contest. The 27-year-old model from Spain said it was “an honor and pride” to be part of the pageant and make history.