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Trans model Lea T. has landed her first-ever swimwear campaign—the Blue Man ads in which she co-stars alongside Marlon Teixeira. Shot by photographer Terry Richardson on a beach in Rio de Janeiro, the campaign will debut in Brazil in spring 2012—and may include photos of a man-on-man gay kiss. Look at fashion swimwear getting all modern and stuff. We couldn't be more proud! [Made in Brazil via Fashionista]