“I don’t get out of bed for less than $600,000, which Conner Ives has raised for Trans Lifeline,” journalist Osman Ahmed said after making their runway debut. “Everyone was really encouraged to be themselves and for once, I was walking, not watching.”

Ives’ “Protect the dolls” T-shirt has taken over social media and the streets — and landed on the backs of Pedro Pascal, Tilda Swinton, Charli XCX and Haider Ackermann.

“This was the first time that I really experienced a level of community that was as universal as the support I’ve gotten over the last six months and I really wanted to honor that. The T-shirt is one thing, but it’s not just protect the dolls, it’s, employ the dolls, champion the dolls and elevate them,” the designer said.

Ives’ models channeled his fierce and fearless spir

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