High school drama has never looked this chic
BY ROISIN TEELING, IMAGE VIA INSTAGRAM (@ALEXCONSANI)
Is that the school bell ringing? A24 is bringing teen drama back to the big screen with its new film Peaked, and all eyes are on Alex Consani, who’s rumoured to be making her acting debut.
Peaked follows two former high school “it girls” who are desperate to chase back those highs at a 10-year high school reunion, after hitting an all-time low. There aren’t many more details about the film, other than how Consani will be joined by a very queer, star-studded cast including Connor Storie from Heated Rivalry and Molly Gordon, who is also directing. As anticipation builds to see her signature runway presence translate on screen, here’s everything you need to know about one of fashion’s most exciting rising stars.
She is one of the youngest trans models
Although Consani was signed to IMG Models at 16, the birth of her modelling career actually dates back even further to just 12 years old. She exploded onto the scene when she was discovered by Slay Model Management after her mother found an ad on Facebook, and made history as the world’s youngest trans model.
She made history as Model of the Year
The name Alex Consani is in the history books more than once, and for good reason. She also became the first publicly transgender model to win Model of the Year at the Fashion Awards. The recognition cemented her status not only as a rising star in fashion but also as a trailblazer, breaking barriers for transgender representation in the industry.
She’s taking over music videos too
Consani isn’t just strutting runways, she’s showing up in your favourite music videos. In 2024, she popped up in JT’s Okay and later made a cameo in Charli xcx’s 360, joining a wild mix of influencers, models, and actors. She’s everywhere, and we’re here for it.
She is honest about identity and visibility
Talking about what it actually feels like to be a trans woman in fashion, Consani hasn’t shied away from being vocal about visibility, even when it’s uncomfortable. In Dazed, she said: “I think being uncensored is an inherent part of being trans… you kind of just have to say ‘fuck it’ and speak about what you believe in, because you’re not going to change who you are.”
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