Caitlyn Jenner today unveiled herself to the world with a Vanity Fair cover story, shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz.
With the new images surfacing, and as expected, immediately trending online, there has been an outpouring of support for Jenner, both from her own family as well as the fashion and footwear industry at large.
Shoe designer, Brian Atwood took to Twitter, with the below post, congratulating Jenner and Vanity Fair on the story, adding the hashtag #theworldischanging.
Now that’s how u do it!!! Brava #Caitlynjenner!! Great cover @vanityfair #theworldischanging… https://t.co/G3GczLU7Uq
— Brian Atwood (@Brian_Atwood) June 1, 2015
Congrats @VanityFair unveils 1st #TransJenner cover. Meet #courageous @caitlyn_jenner #CallMeCaitlyn @annieleibovitz pic.twitter.com/umMPjdAEzJ
— Mr. Kenneth Cole (@mr_kennethcole) June 1, 2015
Congratulations @Caitlyn_Jenner your beauty & courage is really inspiring. My wishes & love for your journey. @VanityFair congrats #caitlyn
— Prabal Gurung (@prabalgurung) June 1, 2015
Caitlyn, @Caitlyn_Jenner thanku for being a part of all of our lives & using your platform to change people’s minds. pic.twitter.com/bFLjt98m2L
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) June 1, 2015
Other industry power players, such as Zac Posen have used their own platforms and social reach to encourage people to support those experiencing similar situations.
Celebrities such as Emmy Rossum, Gigi Hadid, Maria Shriver, Eliza Dushku, Lily Aldridge, Kerry Washington, Tyra Banks and Ellen DeGeneres are among the growing list of names that have openly showed their support.
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Stunning cover @vanityfair..so inspired by your bravery @caitlyn_jenner.. thanks for sharing who u are with the world pic.twitter.com/MW1QB1L1e3
— Rachel Zoe (@RachelZoe) June 1, 2015
In an interview with Jenner, a snippet of which is appearing on Vanity Fair’s Instagram account, Jenner says “Caitlyn doesn’t have an secrets. As soon as the Vanity Fair cover comes out, I’m free.”
In under two hours and with only 2 tweets, Caitlyn Jenner’s official Twitter account had already amassed close to 700K followers.
I’m so happy after such a long struggle to be living my true self. Welcome to the world Caitlyn. Can’t wait for you to get to know her/me.
— Caitlyn Jenner (@Caitlyn_Jenner) June 1, 2015
