Teddy Quinlivan
Teddy Quinlivan | |
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| Born | 22 June 1994[3] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Fashion model |
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| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] |
| Hair color | Brown[1] |
| Eye color | Brown[1] |
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Theodora "Teddy" Quinlivan is an American model.[4] She was discovered in 2015, by Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton's creative director.[5]
Career
[edit]In September 2017, Quinlivan came out as transgender.[5][6] Her announcement was praised by Ghesquière, designer Marc Jacobs, make-up artist Pat McGrath, and others in the fashion industry.[7]
She has walked for designers including Carolina Herrera, Jeremy Scott, Jason Wu, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Saint Laurent.[6][8]
In 2019, Quinlivan became the first openly transgender model to be hired by Chanel.[9]
She was ranked as one of the "Top 50" models by models.com.[10]
Quinlivan vowed to stop working for any designer or brand who worked with people accused of sexual misconduct after experiencing it herself.[8]
While in New York, Quinlivan got involved in the downtown nightlife scene. She served as Creative Engagement Director of a recurring party called "INFERNO" with partner Dante Cardenas.[11][12] In 2024, Quinlivan launched her own weekly party at restaurant Jean's in New York City. The party, dubbed "Electric Pussycat," ran for several months before she moved to Paris in May of 2025.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Quinlivan grew up in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.[14] She studied art at Walnut Hill School for the Arts.[14] She resided in New York City for several years before relocating to Paris in 2025.
She is Catholic.[15]
See also
[edit]- LGBTQ culture in New York City
- List of LGBTQ people from New York City
- Transgender culture of New York City
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "TEDDY Quinlivan". Women Management. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "Teddy Quinlivan - Model Profile - Photos & latest news". Models.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
- ^ "Fashion TV". YouTube.
- ^ McCluskie, Megan (May 16, 2016). "Teddy Quinlivan model interview and pictures". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ a b Martin, Clive (September 13, 2017). "Model Teddy Quinlivan comes out as transgender | CNN Style". CNN. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ a b Kyle Munzenrieder (September 13, 2017). "Model Teddy Quinlivan Comes Out as Transgender". W Magazine. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ Lubitz, Rachel (September 13, 2017). "After in-demand model Teddy Quinlivan comes out as trans, the fashion world erupts in support". Mic.com. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ a b "Model Teddy Quinlivan Says She Was Sexually Assaulted on Set as She Calls for Change in Fashion". People.
- ^ Kaleigh Fasanella (29 August 2019). "Teddy Quinlivan Is Chanel Beauty's First Openly Transgender Model". Allure.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
- ^ "Top 50 Models". models.com.
- ^ Shift, Night (2024-09-05). "This is the Fashion Week Party to Be At". Night Shift. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "NYLON's Nightlife Writer Hits Every Met Gala Afterparty He Can". Nylon. 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- ^ a b "Teddy Quinlivan". Russh. Retrieved September 13, 2017.
- ^ "How I Shop: Teddy Quinlivan". 19 November 2021.
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