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Teddy Quinlivan
American model (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Theodora "Teddy" Quinlivan is an American model.[4] She was discovered in 2015, by Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton's creative director.[5]
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Career
In September 2017, Quinlivan came out as transgender.[5][6] Her announcement was praised by Ghesquière, designer Marc Jacobs, make-up artist Pat McGrath, and others in the fashion industry.[7]
She has walked for designers including Carolina Herrera, Jeremy Scott, Jason Wu, Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Saint Laurent.[6][8]
In 2019, Quinlivan became the first openly transgender model to be hired by Chanel.[9]
She was ranked as one of the "Top 50" models by models.com.[10]
Quinlivan vowed to stop working for any designer or brand who worked with people accused of sexual misconduct after experiencing it herself.[8]
While in New York, Quinlivan got involved in the downtown nightlife scene. She served as Creative Engagement Director of a recurring party called "INFERNO" with partner Dante Cardenas.[11][12] In 2024, Quinlivan launched her own weekly party at restaurant Jean's in New York City. The party, dubbed "Electric Pussycat," ran for several months before she moved to Paris in May 2025.[13]
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Personal life
Quinlivan grew up in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.[14] She studied art at Walnut Hill School for the Arts.[14] She resided in New York City for several years before relocating to Paris in 2025.
She is Catholic.[15]
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