Beyond Ruby Rose: 4 Female Models Pushing the Borders of Androgyny Inline
Photo: Courtesy Next Models1/4Erika Linder
Effortlessly cool Erika Linder has been modeling since 2011, but a spot on Nicolas Ghesquière s Fall Louis Vuitton runway pushed her career to the next level. When she isn t appearing in indie mags like Twin and Centrefold, Linder is indulging in her other hobby, playing guitar.
Photo: Courtesy Marilyn Agency2/4Tamy Glauser
Tamy Glauser s shaved head makes her instantly recognizable on the runways for Rick Owens and Jean Paul Gaultier, and it was her switch from girly blond waves to her trademark buzz cut that kick-started her career. Her unique look has even made her in demand during this season s menswear shows, where she walked for Marcelo Burlon County of Milan and Ami.
Photo: WCP Studios3/4Elliott Sailors
Beginning her career on the womenswear side of the market, modeling swimsuits and lingerie, Sailors made the shift to modeling men s clothing to extend her career. The move worked, and now she models for an array of menswear clients in addition to scoring a few womenswear gigs.
Photo: Daniel Jackson4/4Casey Legler
A former Olympic swimmer, Casey Legler s life story was already fascinating before she entered the world of fashion. Encouraged by her friend Cass Bird to give modeling a try, Legler became the first woman to have a contract with Ford s men s division. Now an activist, the model hopes her career will encourage people to think about the way in which they view gender.