As Jennifer Walter’s husband transitioned into life as a woman, it was difficult to find clothing that fit properly. So, Walter, 50, of Gilbert, Arizona, turned the problem into an opportunity.
She created a fashion line for transgender shoppers and started the Willow Scott modeling agency, now with 35 models, 11 of whom are transgender. All are either petite or plus size, sporting tattoos or piercings and represent the LGBTQ community, but unable to get mainstream representation.

Her agency represented Phoenix Fashion Week’s first transgender model, she said.
“The modeling agency is hoping to show that positive side of being