Amanda Lepore, the world’s most recognizable transgendered platinum blonde, posed for this very elegant editorial photographed by Portuguese fashion photographer Helena Cristina Henriques.
The photo shoot, titled Cinderella Lepore, was produced by Cosmonaut Phoebus. In one set, Lepore poses in a black and white polka dot Jantzen swimsuit with a beaded Lanvin necklace and Michael Kors zip-up sandals. Stylist Diana Suyat pushed hard for range though, so Amanda Lepore was given decidedly more risque styling later in the shoot, wearing items like a band of spikes wrapped around black leather pants.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Transgender Fashion
- The rise of transgender visibility is presenting opportunities for fashion brands to create genderless clothing and highlight inclusivity and diversity.
- Risque Styling
- As consumers become more accepting of diverse representations of beauty, brands have opportunities to push boundaries with provocative and unexpected fashion styling.
- Retro Glamour
- The resurgence of vintage fashion trends is providing opportunities for brands to tap into nostalgia and create fresh interpretations of classic styles.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The fashion industry has a unique opportunity to champion inclusivity and diversity by featuring more models and designers who represent the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Beauty
- The beauty industry can take a more active role in challenging conventional beauty standards and promoting self-expression through makeup and skincare products.
- Media
- As representation of transgender individuals in media becomes more common, brands and media companies can create content that resonates with and celebrates diverse communities.
