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News.com.au
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Aussie transgender model stuns in tiny bikini at Miami Swim Week
Sydney's own Riley Minford has taken to the international fashion stage, making her global runway debut at Miami Swim Week on Sunday. The 28-year-old transgender model wowed the crowd as she strutted down the Oh Polly catwalk, calling the experience a 'dream come true'. Minford, who is half Filipino, flaunted her bronzed abs in a series of barely-there swimsuits, including a striking red cut-out one-piece and a daring white bikini that left little to the imagination. 'I was absolutely terrified, but I got on that runway and ate it up,' she told Daily Telegraph about walking in the iconic swimwear show. From strutting around in her mum's shoes as a little boy to landing one of the most iconic modelling gigs in the world, the influencer, who boasts 75k followers, shared her gratitude for the milestone moment and the acceptance she has received in the industry. Minford claimed she felt like 'an Aussie baddie' while walking for the show, and she couldn't be prouder to represent her country on the world stage. 'It felt so special being flown across the world to walk and I hope I did my duty,' she told the publication. Sharing a slow motion clip of her walking the runway to Instagram, Minford wrote, 'You can call me Miss Miami Swim until further notice'. Fellow influencer Izi Angus wrote: 'Holyyyyyy', while Lily Brown added: 'Go baby!' Other friends called her 'A damn icon' and said they were 'speechless'. Praise continued to flood the post, with Dominique Ellissa saying she was 'SCREAMING' after seeing the video, and Isabelle Mathers calling her a 'supermodel'. 'Adriana Lima is that you?' another fan asked. The moment marks a major step for the Aussie beauty, who's quickly making a name for herself in the modelling world. Her breakthrough comes amid a wave of growing inclusivity in fashion, following last year's landmark moment when Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani became the first transgender women to walk the Victoria's Secret runway. Minford has previously opened up about the struggles she had growing up and not feeling at peace in her body. 'In (primary school), I didn't want to sit with the boys, but I wasn't allowed to go with the girls, even though I knew that was the side I was meant to be on,' she told Beauticate. 'It wasn't even so much the response from the other kids, as it was how awful I felt within myself, and not being able to express my own identity.' Despite managing to avoid a lot of bullying, she said her experience still 'wasn't easy'. She struggled with her identity until high school, which is when she finally felt she had more freedom to explore the different sides of herself. After high school, she transitioned with the full support of her parents. She feels like the process was 'flawless' and she is now able to 'fly under the radar' if she wanted to.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie transgender model Riley Minford wears a tiny bikini as she makes global debut at Miami Swim Week - after walking around in her mum's shoes when she was a little boy
Aussie transgender model Riley Minford, 28, made her global debut on the runway on Sunday as she strutted her stuff at Miami Swim Week. The Sydney-based beauty walked in the Oh Polly show - a moment that she called a dream come true. Riley showed off her slender figure, insane abs and long trim pins as she took to the runway in a number of skimpy swimmers, including a red cut-out one piece and a barely there white bikini. Speaking to Daily Telegraph's Sydney Confidential, Riley admitted she was nervous when it came to gracing the runway, but that didn't stop her from doing what she does best. 'I was absolutely terrified but I got on that runway and ate it up,' she told the publication. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. From strutting around in her mum's shoes when she was a little boy, to walking one of the most iconic modelling gigs in the world, Riley said she was 'grateful' for the milestone moment and acceptance she'd received on the modelling stage. And she couldn't have been more proud to represent her country. 'It felt so special being flown across the world to walk and I hope I did my duty,' she said. Riley's big debut comes at a time where fashion runways have become more inclusive. Last year, The Victoria's Secret fashion show made major headlines after featuring the likes of Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani, making them the first transgender women to appear in the iconic event. Alex made her debut in a pair of large silk Angel wings and a matching blue sequin underwear set. Backstage, the 21-year-old told Paper magazine: 'I'm so excited. This is my first-ever Victoria's Secret show, I can't believe it. I can't believe I'm here.' Valentina wore an all-black look with sparkly matching underwear set along with a sheer diamanté fishnet skirt, complete with an onyx-coloured black ribbon wings. As for Valentina, she wore an all-black look with sparkly matching underwear set along with a sheer diamanté fishnet skirt, complete with an onyx-coloured black ribbon wings. The 27-year-old was the brand's first transgender model and they initially hired her to star in their new VS Pink campaign after Razek left in 2019. Speaking to People, she said that becoming Victoria's Secret's first trans model is something she will 'cherish for a lifetime'. 'Today, the Victoria's Secret family has shown the world that being trans is just as exceptional and beautiful as anyone else on that runway,' she said. 'Inclusivity is crucial to the world we're building, and I'm honoured to walk with pride, love and the hope of inspiring the next generation.'
