When the UK’s first transgender model management agency www.defymodels.com launched in January little did they know the encouragement they’d receive from trans people worldwide.
‘I’m touched,’ says Founder Mark. ‘Transgender people want and need to see positive representation of themselves. Right now all we’re seeing is the same, one dimensional, news stories. When it comes to everyday services that transgender individuals need and use, they still don’t feature at all!
Trans people are more than gender identity. Yes, economic disparity still exists but the days of trans people not having careers or disposable income are numbered. Brands need to switch on to this,’ adds Mark who launched his company in just 4 weeks.