Andreja Pejić
Model recognized for androgynous appeal
Born
August 28th, 1991
33 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Originated from Bosnia and raised in Australia, transitioned from male to female while maintaining a prominent modeling career. Achieved success in both men's and women's fashion, featuring in campaigns for major brands such as Jean-Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs. Became the first openly transgender model to sign with a major modeling agency, successfully breaking barriers in the fashion industry.
Modeled for Jean-Paul Gaultier and Marc Jacobs
First openly transgender model with a major modeling agency
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