Teddy Quinlivan
| Teddy Quinlivan | |
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| Born | 22 June 1994[1] Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Occupation | Fashion model |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] |
| Hair color | Brown[2] |
| Eye color | Brown[2] |
| Agency | VISION Los Angeles Supreme Management (New York) Premium Models (Paris) Monster Management (Milan) Select Model Management (London) Scoop Models (Copenhagen)[3] |
Theodora "Teddy" Quinlivan is an American model.[4] She was discovered in 2015, by Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton's creative director.[5]
Career
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 2025.[13]
Personal life
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
- LGBTQ culture in New York City
- List of LGBTQ people from New York City
- Transgender culture of New York City
References
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- Back to citation 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.
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- Back to citation Kaleigh Fasanella (29 August 2019). "Teddy Quinlivan Is Chanel Beauty's First Openly Transgender Model". Allure.com. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
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- Back to citation Shift, Night (2024-09-05). "This is the Fashion Week Party to Be At". Night Shift. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- Back to citation "NYLON's Nightlife Writer Hits Every Met Gala Afterparty He Can". Nylon. 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
- Back to citation "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2025-05-10.
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- Back to citation "How I Shop: Teddy Quinlivan". 19 November 2021.