You fought for this space that allowed me to flourish today, and I’m eternally grateful for that,” the model said in her acceptance speech.

The 21-year-old model and TikTok star was named Model of the Year during the ceremony, making her the first transgender model to win the prestigious award. She took the opportunity to acknowledge the historic moment on stage when she accepted the award, noting that she "can't accept this award without thanking those who came before me."

Alex Consani has won Model of the Year, becoming the first transgender model to land the prestigious award. The 21-year-old accepted the accolade at the 2024 Fashion Awards in London on Monday evening, telling the crowd that her achievement was a “big step in the right direction,” per CNN.