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The Guardian
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
My unexpected Pride icon: Adriana from The Sopranos fought for acceptance and safety. I can relate
I have never been excited about fancy dress, but when I received the invitation to a Sopranos-themed party a couple of months ago, I knew immediately who I wanted to go as: Adriana La Cerva. As a transgender woman, I empathised deeply with Adriana. I loved her wit, naivety, garish glamour and scandalous moments – the same reason I admire so many of the women in my trans community. Just look to Hunter Schafer or Alex Consani if you want a masterclass in all the above. Some of Adriana's one-liners – 'If you think I'm gonna blow this guy for your sick purposes, you are sadly mistaken' – contain the sort of lewd, campy bravado of a ballroom queen. This is not the aspiration of gender transition, of course. But it does approximate to some of the ways trans women respond to their exclusion by a culture that expects women to be respectable, polite and discreet about their sexualities. But there is a more devastating side of Adriana that speaks to the trans experience: her quest for belonging. She longed for approval not only as a source of validation, but as a means of securing safety and stability. Her greatest struggle was that she craved acceptance from men and the family, even though she could never quite fit into their world. Adriana's death in The Sopranos is devastating. After betraying the Soprano crime family by choosing to cooperate with the FBI rather than face prison, she confesses to her abusive fiance, Christopher. He turns her in and she is then lured into a car and taken to a quiet forest to be killed. As a trans woman, I identified with Adriana, and not just because of that iconic wit, naivety, glamour, and scandalousness. Adriana never belonged. She was beautiful, but in the end, it wasn't enough. For much of the series Adriana was viewed by the men around her as a classic trophy wife: young, hot, highly desirable. This doesn't last. Adriana's deterioration is slow and drawn out. First, she is diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, which the mafiosos find sexless and amusing. Then, she reveals to Christopher that a previous abortion may have left her infertile. His cruel retort – 'You knew you were damaged goods and didn't tell me' – laid bare his true feelings for Adriana, steeped in ownership and manipulation. Her infertility is also the first real moment we see Adriana begin to lose her power and feminine status. By the end, she dealt with the same predicament many trans woman face too, fighting for recognition, social acceptance and protection. When I think about what it's like to live by the sharpest edge of patriarchal violence, my own life feels stranger than fiction. Adriana resonated with me because she navigated a world where the stakes were highest for women whose biologies didn't align with extremely narrow standards of femininity, where falling short meant not just humiliation, abandonment and alienation, but life-threatening risk. It's no exaggeration to say that my survival is inextricably tied to my appearance – to my body's ability to 'pass' and conform to misogynistic ideals of femininity, just to exist safely in public. The writers of The Sopranos spared us from having to watch our beloved Adriana die: we hear the gunshot, but the camera pans away. It's tempting to interpret this as an invitation to picture some other universe in which she survives. When I walked into the party wearing her tiger-print bodysuit, the one that went TikTok viral last year, I wondered if I was in some way trying to live out the fantasy that the character gets to live an alternative future, one without the constant threat of patriarchy. Dreaming that it could happen feels personal, somehow. Whatever I hope for Adriana's future, I hope for mine, too.
Perth Now
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Alex Consani spent 'four months' working on her Met Gala outfit
Alex Consani spent "four months" working on her Met Gala outfit. The 21-year-old model made her debut at the annual event in New York on Monday (05.05.25) and ultimately "felt gorgeous" in her suitdress that was adorned with Swarovski crystals. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I'm some Swarovski with a little bit of scandalous back, I'm feeling gorgeous. I'm feeling stunning tonight. It took about four months to get this stuck together so I'm really happy to finally be here at my first Met Gala so I can be up here!" The catwalk star was, however, surprised that the famous staircase - in which A-Listers make their entrance to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the fundraising festival - was not as long as she originally thought, but didn't mind so much because her dress was "so long" in the first place. She added: "It feels good but I'm not gonna lie, [the staircase] is not as long as I thought. I thought it was gonna be more steps but I'm kind of happy about that because this dress is long!" However, Alex did regret not spending as much time getting ready because, as she recalled, she simply arrived at her hotel the night before and painted her nails but did not put much more thought into her overall look for the evening. She said: "Girl, I wish that I'd prepared a little bit harder because I literally just showed up to the hotel last night and did my nails." Last year, Alex - who became the world's youngest transgender model at the age of 12 - onto the runway for the Victoria's Secret, followed shortly afterwards by Valentina Sampaio and though she knew it was a "really impactful moment", she hadn't appreciated just how significance her presence was until afterwards. She told Teen Vogue magazine: 'That was a really impactful moment. It's crazy, though, because I didn't even realize I was the first to walk until after I walked the show. "I thought that Valentina had already walked a while ago, so having that in my mind took the pressure away. 'At this level, [there] haven't been any references. 'It's really impactful to be [among] the first [to walk for Victoria's Secret] because I'm able to take the hate. If I get called out for something, but it's something that I truly and morally believe in, I have absolutely no problem with it.'
Fibre2Fashion
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fibre2Fashion
Swedish brand H&M unveils Boho-Inspired Summer 2025 collection
This summer, H&M travels from bustling cities to magical deserts and beachside towns, creating the ultimate vacation wardrobe along the way. With an emphasis on crafted details like fringe, crochet, embroidery and embellishment plus airy dresses and kaftans, there's a sophisticated boho feel throughout. Smart matching sets, bold silhouettes and a play between relaxed and structured shapes add a modern touch. The H&M Summer 2025 first drop will be available in selected stores and at from 15 May, and the second drop from 29 May. Inspired by a trip to epic, energetic Marrakech, the womenswear collection features natural fibres, striking embellishments, and innovative knit and crochet techniques that emphasise the power of craftsmanship. Continuing to the isles of Lanzarote and Lamu, Kenya, oversized palm prints, fringe and beading call to mind beachy fun and relaxation. The colour palette ranges from dark, rich earthy tones like terracotta, burgundy and warm browns to sand, bright red, pinky beiges and pops of gold. There's also a range of greens and yellow that contrast tinted neutrals, sage and white. H&M's Summer 2025 womenswear collection, inspired by Marrakech, Lanzarote and Lamu, blends boho sophistication with global craftsmanship. Featuring fringe, crochet, embroidery, and earthy tones, the collection includes kaftans, bold dresses, and embellished accessories. Launching May 15 and 29, the campaign stars Alex Consani, captured in sun-soaked Mexico. 'For this collection, it was important for us to bring in rich, textured details because they allowed us to introduce different weaving techniques and highlight a sense of tradition. And in journeying around the world for inspiration, we've created elements of a summer wardrobe that celebrate vibrancy – in the print mix, the emphasis on craftsmanship, and the feeling of never ending summer when travelling with friends,' says Eliana Masgalos, Design Director, H&M . Key pieces include dark brown fringed sleeveless crop top with matching slim midi-skirt, a strapless mini-dress with a black and sand desert-inspired print, and a tiered sleeveless dress in bright red or golden yellow. The range of kaftans include solid-coloured long-sleeved ones with embroidered front, wide-sleeved, voluminous versions in geometric prints, and a completely knitted one. Swimwear, shoes and bags also bring in elements of craftsmanship, like jewellery-like embellishment, fringe and tassels. The jewellery is ocean-inspired with shells, coral and underwater creatures the main motifs. The global campaign for H&M Summer 2025 stars friend of the brand and supermodel Alex Consani with Sam Rock behind the lens. 'Shooting the H&M summer campaign with my close friends in Mexico was such a fun experience. The essence of summer to me is carelessness and enjoying time with those you care about. Shooting with Sam on this campaign really felt like we were just on vacation and made it so enjoyable for everyone on set. Grateful to the whole team for just having fun the whole time, you can tell in the pictures we were just enjoying the sun and being with one another!', says Alex Consani . Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alex Consani on Fighting for Trans Rights Amid Trump's Oppressive Policies
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Alex Consani is not letting an oppressive, ultra-conservative government kill her joy or mute her power. In a new cover story for Harper's Bazaar, the trans model gets candid about the need to take action against the Trump administration's brutal anti-diversity policies, which include his many executive orders against trans people. President Donald Trump has mandated that there are only two genders, he has called for all references to trans people and gender-affirming care across government websites to be deleted, and he has made it so that trans citizens' passports have to be reissued to state the person's sex at birth. 'It's scary to see the most politically powerful and the most wealthy people in the world directly targeting my community specifically and mostly targeting the kids that are helpless to any of this,' Consani says. The model feels a deep sense of responsibility to use her success and her platform (she has 4.6 million followers on TikTok) to represent and stand up for her community. 'I think that it's important to just be seen as human beings, because that's what we are,' she says. 'Being on such a major publication, that makes me very hopeful. Our government might not receive our identities or our differences as acceptable, but what sells, sells. And seeing people be themselves will always sell.' That also includes peacefully protesting without fear, and loudly calling for change. 'I like to be in the streets,' Consani says. 'I like to do as much as I can. I speak publicly about what I believe in, and that makes me hopeful.' She explains, 'I grew up online. I've been on the internet since I was eight or nine, so I've always gotten hate, and I've always known that it's coming from a place of self-hatred, because no one takes time out of their day to go online and talk negatively about someone unless they have self-hatred within their own head. So I push through it by knowing that I am doing what I love and I'm being vocal about it. If you want to hate on me? Do it. Do it, because you know what that means? More clicks, more views, more money for me, babe.' Consani may just be 21, but in the modeling industry, she is a veteran, and her exposure to the spotlight has given her a wisdom well beyond her years. Her family and their support of her has also been a reassuring force throughout her life, and a rock during these unstable times. 'I've always been surrounded by love,' she shares. 'My parents recognized when I was happy. Parents know when their children are happy. And I was always happy when I was being given the space to be in my gender euphoria.' Recalling how she was tormented and bullied as a child growing up trans, she says: 'I knew I wasn't going to be the only one that went through this, and I'm not going to allow other people to do this.' Consani adds, 'Sometimes it can get you wrapped up in the negativity, when that's never been what our community is about. It's always been positive. …Even in the face of such negative policies, we're able to recognize that us as a community can't be affected. We're never going to go away. We're never going to go away.' You Might Also Like 4 Investment-Worthy Skincare Finds From Sephora The 17 Best Retinol Creams Worth Adding to Your Skin Care Routine
