You fought for this space that allowed me to flourish today, and I’m eternally grateful for that,” the model said in her acceptance speech.

Transgender model Alex Consani made history at the British Fashion Awards on Monday, becoming the first trans woman to win Model of the Year.

The 21-year-old model and TikTok star was named Model of the Year during the ceremony, making her the first transgender model to win the prestigious award. She took the opportunity to acknowledge the historic moment on stage when she accepted the award, noting that she "can't accept this award without thanking those who came before me."