Beyoncé pays tribute to trans icon in new Cowboy Carter shoot
Beyoncé has paid homage to a transgender trailblazer with her Mugler shoot. The fashion house has shared a mind-blowing new shot of the icon from the Cowboy Carter vinyl, in which she poses in front of a golden motorcycle and star-shaped flames in an ensemble from their Spring Summer 1992 ‘Cow-Boys’ collection.
After publishing the photo, fans immediately recognised the embroided red cowgirl attire as the one worn by transgender model and legend Connie Fleming, aka Connie Girl, in Mugler’s aforementioned Western-themed runway.
Fleming, who served as an inspiration for both the late Mugler and Vivienne Westwood, later championed Beyoncé’s interpretation as she shared a post from LGBTQIA+ publication them.
In 2023, Fleming spoke to models.com about her illustrious career and reflected on the obstacles she faced as a transgender woman in the fashion industry.
