Model Undergoing Gender Reassignment

Transgender assistant-turned-model Lea T, who took the fashion world by storm, will be undergoing gender reassignment surgery.

ABC News reports the 28-year-old Brazilian stunner will soon fully transition from male to female. Lea started off as an assistant to Givenchy creative director Riccardo Tisci before becoming his muse. Aside from starring in Givenchy campaigns, Lea has been featured in Italian Vogue.

In addition to her modeling career, Lea T is studying veterinary medicine.