This Model Campaigned to Be the First Trans Angel. Now, She's Starring in a Lingerie Campaign.
fronted the London-based brand’s Valentine’s Day campaign this year, which speaks volumes about its continued commitment to representation.
“There’s so much history to be made in the world, especially with black trans women,” Bloom says over the phone, adding, “It wasn’t like other projects that [cast trans models] because they have a quota or it’s a trend.”The just-released images place Bloom center stage in sheer bodysuits and floral-embroidered bra and panty sets, sometimes surrounded by a cast of models and professional burlesque dancers.
The photos are just as stunning as one might expect from the Chicago native, who’s no stranger to the red carpet or the runway. Yet the significance of this moment carries an intimate meaning for her.“As a young black trans woman, the first money I got to invest in my transition was in lingerie,” she says. "It means a lot to me. It’s like putting on foundation or buying mascara from the local pharmacy. It’s an experience that we cherish.
In more ways than one, this campaign comes full circle for Bloom. It honors her path to defining her own femininity, it celebrates her identity in a way other lingerie brands
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