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“Fashion is quite inclusive and good at embracing different things and different forms of beauty. It's a very liberal industry. You can be yourself. Just not overweight.”

Quote by Andrej Pejic

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Andrej Pejic
Andrej Pejic

Andrej Pejic (born August 28, 1991) is an Australian model and actress, known for her androgynous appearance and pioneering role in breaking gender norms in fashion. Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, she moved to Australia as a refugee. Pejic started modeling as a male but gained fame for her feminine features, walking both men's and women's fashion shows. In 2014, she publicly came out as a transgender woman after undergoing gender confirmation surgery. She has worked for top brands like Jean Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs, and appeared on Vogue covers. Pejic is a prominent advocate for transgender rights and LGBTQ+ visibility. more

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