to abuse him. Speaking about the online abuse he received, Wilkins said: "I got a lot of DMs... People telling me to overdose, people telling me to die. I respect that you're allowed to have your opinions … but the hate was quite intense. That level of abuse is completely unacceptable." Discussing his style in Body+Soul in 2022, Mary Madigan wrote that Wilkins "effortlessly blends textiles, fabrics, and colours. He creates trends or elevates them instead of just following them. His sheer dress at the Logies was a modern twist on 1950s glamour, and I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but it has been everywhere since." Madigan also bemoaned the fact that if he was a cis woman, Wilkins may be considered a fashion icon, rather than facing accusations of attention seeking, writing: "I’m so annoyed that he isn’t getting the fashion accolades he deserves because I’m certain things would be different if he was a straight woman" she wrote. In February 2022, Wilkins criticised The Daily Mail for a headline about the outfit he wore on the opening day of the Sydney Mardis Gras Festival, which he described as "completely homophobic and misgynistic". The Daily Mail had headlined an article with "Dude looks like a lady! Richard Wilkins' flamboyant son Christian flaunts his VERY toned figure in a skintight pink mini dress with daring cut-outs", referencing Aerosmith's 1987 song "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)". Personal life Wilkins is the son of Michelle Burke and television personality Richard Wilkins. His parents divorced when he was one. His maternal grandmother is Greek. He attended Anglican Church secondary school, Redlands, Cremorne. Wilkins is gay. Despite becoming known for a non-binary fashion style, Wilkins identifies as male and uses male gender pronouns. References Australian male models Australian gay men Gay models 1995 births Australian television presenters 21st-century Australian LGBT people