With all the recent buzz about the new transgender models, it's interesting to learn of some of the pioneers on the runways Here are just a couple from the 60's!In the early to mid 60's , April Ashley was not only a glamorous model, but became a socialite as well, spending time with royalty throughout Europe.
In 1965 "Amnda Lear" began to model for the likes of Paco Rabanne and Yves St Laurent, and then became a muse for Salvador Dali. She appeared on the cover of Brian Ferry's album "For Your Pleasure" in the early 1970s and then later started dating (and lived with) David Bowie.
