Casil McArthur

Casil McArthur
Born1999 (age 26–27)
Occupations
  • Model
  • activist
Years active2009–present
Modeling information
AgencySoul Artist Management

Casil McArthur (born 1999) is an American fashion model and transgender activist.

Early life

McArthur was raised in Estes Park, Colorado. He began modeling at the age of 10 as a female model, working in the industry for several years before beginning his gender transition at age 16.[1] During his youth, he participated in cosplay, which he later cited as a significant outlet for exploring his gender identity before coming out.[2]

Career

In 2015, McArthur transitioned and signed with Soul Artist Management. He gained significant attention after being photographed by Steven Meisel for W.[3]

He has walked the runway for several major fashion houses, including Coach, Marc Jacobs, and Kenzo. His editorial work includes features in Vogue,[4] i-D, Dazed,[5] and Interview. In 2017, he was featured in a prominent Calvin Klein campaign shot by photographer Collier Schorr, which documented his transition.[6][7]

References

  1. ↑ "trans male model casil mcarthur walked marc jacobs fall/winter 17". i-D. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ "How Trans Role Model Casil McArthur Learned to Express Himself Through Cosplay". W Magazine. April 26, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Casil McArthur Wants to Be Your Transgender Role Model". W Magazine. August 5, 2016. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  4. ↑ Satenstein, Liana (December 9, 2016). "From Trans Model to Role Model: Casil McArthur on His Big Runway Debut". Vogue. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ Cadogan, Dominic (June 6, 2017). "Casil McArthur is breaking the male model mould". Dazed. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  6. ↑ Schorr, Collier (December 29, 2017). "This Transgender Model Documented His Transition Through Fashion". Teen Vogue. Retrieved May 3, 2026.
  7. ↑ Mukhtar, Amel (September 26, 2020). "How Model Casil McArthur Became The Man Of Our Dreams". British Vogue. Retrieved May 3, 2026.