ModCloth's First Transgender Model Is a Step in the Right Direction

Updated on 4/9/2015 at 10:35 AM

While ModCloth is famous for their feminine, retro pieces, we now have another reason to shop at the store: equality. The brand recently announced its first-ever transgender model, 33-year-old Rye Silverman, as part of its #fashiontruth customer spotlight campaign. Upon visiting the site, one is able to shop her favorite picks — including the All About Rye Dress ($100), a red, white, and plum halter number — and read more about Rye in a Q&A on ModCloth's blog.

So as we patiently wait for more brands to follow suit — way to get things going, ModCloth! — keep reading to find out more about this new superstar. Source: Instagram user ModCloth

ModCloth announced its first-ever transgender model via Instagram, accompanied by a powerful quote by Rye: "I waited years for someone to tell me that it was okay to be myself before I realized that someone was me."

Rye is both a stand-up comedian and writer, with her own blog, Chick Like Me.

She also posts a ton of fabulous #ootd selfies on her Instagram such as this this one, which shows off a skirt that features a Tardis print from Doctor Who.