INES RAU FINDS HER BALANCE BETWEEN PUNK, GODDESS AND PHOENIX

Reflecting on a life full of acceptance and empowering rebirth, Ines Rau shares one of her many phoenix moments with Unsaid. After leaving Paris for a while, Ines reflects on the moment she was reborn in New York City's streets. She began her modeling career there in the mayhem of the Big Apple, which became one of her great teachers of life on taking ownership and pride in all the aspects of one's identity. The free, fiery, and bold Ines we witness emerged from those grounds and today would describe herself as a punk goddess, resonating her connection with her Phoenix jewels. Ines Rau was the first openly transgender playmate, and she continues her career as a French-Algerian model, public figure, and activist for human and social rights.