14 Reasons Hari Nef Is About to Become the Next Top Model

As the fashion industry works to diversify itself, one name in particular continues to make headlines: Hari Nef. The tall, brunette beauty was the first openly transgender woman to be signed by IMG and has so far found herself on the pages of Vogue, starring in the show Transparent, and, most recently, walking the Gucci catwalk.

Since this is no doubt only the beginning for Hari, it's time you get to know her. Read on for 14 facts about this model on the rise, then check out more LGBTQ fashion stars you should start following now.