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# Trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf  makes Vogue list, celebrating women  who are shaping modern Britain
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/trans-model-and-activist-munroe-bergdorf-makes-vogue-list-celebrating-women-who-are-shaping-modern-britain/
- Published: 2025-06-14T09:19:59.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-14T14:08:39.000Z
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News

*Vogue* has included trans model and activist **Munroe Bergdorf** in its annual “Vogue 25” list, celebrating women who are shaping modern Britain. 

Bergdorf, who began her transition in 2009, made history in 2017 as **L’Oréal**’s first transgender model and has served as an LGBTQ+ adviser to the **Labour Party**. *Vogue* praised her advocacy, stating that her voice is especially vital amid rising hate crimes and ongoing debates around trans rights.

The fashion mag claimed there “couldn’t be a more urgent time” for Bergdorf’s work highlighting the experiences of trans people.

The article read: “In a time when hate crimes against transgender people are frighteningly high, and anti-trans rhetoric continues to fester in the media and in the legal system… Bergdorf’s voice resonates louder than ever.”

The recognition comes shortly after a **UK Supreme Court** ruling clarified that, under the **Equality Act 2010**, the term “woman” refers to biological sex. *Vogue* noted that the decision has energised gender-critical activists, including author **JK Rowling**, who argues that women’s spaces should be reserved for those who are biologically female.

Bergdorf’s inclusion follows a broader trend of recognition for trans women. In 2024, she was named a UK Champion by **UN Women UK**. That same year, the **BBC** featured Colombian scientist **Brigitte Baptiste** in its “100 Women” list, and **Cannes** awarded its Best Actress prize to Spanish trans actress **Karla Sofía Gascón** for her role in *Emily Perez*. In 2023, Nepalese activist **Rukshana Kapali** was also honoured by the BBC after a legal battle to change her gender status.