Lea T. models for Fashion Rio Summer 2012

Transgender model Lea T. models for Fashion Rio Summer 2012

Brazilian transsexual model Lea T. wears a creation by Blue Man during the Fashion Rio Summer 2012 collection in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

T appeared on the "Oprah Winfrey Show" in February 2011 to talk about her struggle with her gender identity.

Lea T. previously walked in shows for French fashion house Givenchy and for designer Alexandre Herchcovitch.

Lea T. walks with designers Thomaz Azulay, left, and Sharon Azulay at the Fashion Rio Summer 2012 collection.

Brazilian top model Isabeli Fontana wears a creation by Salinas during the Fashion Rio Summer 2012 collection in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, May 31, 2011.

Fontana displays another creation by Salinas.

A model wears a creation by Agatha during the fashion show.

A model sports a Blue Man-designed swimsuit.

A model wears a creation by Blue Man during the Fashion Rio Summer 2012 collection in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

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Brazilian transsexual model Lea T. wears a creation by Blue Man during the Fashion Rio Summer 2012 collection in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

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