‘In June my mother told me I was born with undescended testicles and had to go to 3 different hospitals before determining my gender. It was only at the age of 12 that I had fully developed genitals. I came out to my mum and I was not accepted. My family disowned me. I lost everything, but no matter what I had to move on with my transition. I felt that I would not pass with short hair so I went for full head weave extensions. These extensions marked the beginning of my journey of self-acceptance and love.’

OBJECT NUMBER MOT000001

This object currently lives in The Bishopsgate Institute.

Photo by Katy Davies, Fashion Space Gallery, London College of Fashion