14 Reasons Hari Nef Is About to Become the Next Top Model

Updated on Jan 20, 2016 at 11:15 AM

As the fashion industry works to diversify itself, one name in particular continues to make headlines: Hari Nef. The tall, brunette beauty was the first openly transgender woman to be signed by IMG and has so far found herself on the pages of Vogue, starring in the show Transparent, and, most recently, walking the Gucci runway.

Since this is no doubt only the beginning for Hari, it's time you get to know her. Read on for 14 facts about this model on the rise, then check out more LGBTQ fashion stars you should start following now.

Hari Made Her Runway Debut During Spring '15 Fashion Week

Here she is walking in Hood by Air.

And Was the First Openly Transgender Model to Be Signed to IMG Models

It was history making, to say the least!

She Recently Made Headlines When She Walked in Gucci's Fall '16 Show During Milan Men's Fashion Week

She strutted her stuff in a gender-neutral red look.

She Even Took Over the Fashion House's Snapchat

Which was great, since Hari's a social media pro. Follow her on Instagram at @harinef.

Did We Mention She's Only 23?

Hari's birthday is Oct. 21, 1992, meaning she's got a long career ahead of her!

She's From Philadelphia

But was raised in Newton, MA.

Hari Appeared on Season 2 of Transparent

Proving she's got modeling and acting skills.

She's Also Graced the Pages of Vogue

And yes, she's sitting next to Jemima Kirke from Girls.

Her Girl Squad Is Pretty Cool, Too

Here she is walking with fellow models Alina Baikova and Andreja Pejic.

She Can Count Lena Dunham as a Friend

We're jealous!

As Well as Jaden Smith

Remember When She Went to the White House With Alicia Vikander?

The two were there for a screening of The Danish Girl during the White House's Champions of Change event.

Hari's Not Afraid to Rock Daring Trends on the Red Carpet

Like Gucci's furry slip-ons.

We're Betting She'll Be Everywhere During Fashion Week!

Watch out, world. Here comes Hari!