Is fashion a force for good? A pioneering transgender woman has been anointed Model of the Year. Some think fashion should lead the way in fighting prejudice.
The irresistible rise of Alex Consani
Winning look: Accepting her ground-breaking British Fashion Council Model of the Year award, American transgender model Alex Consani (above) expressed gratitude to her parents for supporting both her modelling aspirations and a transition that began in early childhood. Glossary
Transgender - Someone whose gender identity (what they feel inside) does not match the gender identity they were assigned at birth (based on their biology).
Pioneer - A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area of activity.
Restraint - Moderation or self-control.
Non-binary - Someone who does not identify as a boy or a girl.
Trailblazing - Introducing new ideas or ways of doing things.
anti-Semitic - Showing hatred or prejudice towards Jewish people.
Size-zero - A women's body type that is extremely thin, with a very low body mass index (BMI) and minimal body fat.
Monolith - A single big stone, often standing upright. Also used to describe large political, social or corporate structures that are slow to move or change.