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Alek Wek

Role

Model Other: Designer

Achievements

Modeling Agencies

Based In

  • Brooklyn

Biography

Birth Date: April 16, 1977
Nationalities: South Sudan, United Kingdom
Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British model and designer. Born in Wau, Sudan, she began her modeling career in the mid-1990s and quickly rose to prominence, becoming one of the most successful models of color in the industry. She has walked in major fashion shows for designers such as Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, and Christian Dior.

Wek is also known for her work as a designer and has launched her own line of handbags and jewelry. In addition to her successful modeling and design career, Wek is also an advocate for human rights and has been actively involved in various charitable causes, including the fight against HIV/AIDS. She has also spoken out against the Sudanese conflict and has used her platform to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in the region. Wek is also a role model for many aspiring models of color, and is considered a trailblazer in the industry.

Convert in / cm
Hair Eyes Height (ft in) Bust (in) Waist (in) Hips (in) Shoe (us)
Black Brown 5' 10" 34" 23" 34" 8
Hair Eyes Height (cm) Bust (cm) Waist (cm) Hips (cm) Shoe (us)
Black Brown 178 86 58 86 8

Updates

Only videos

2024

Etro (Shows)
02/21/2024
Michael Kors Collection (Shows)
02/13/2024
Eckhaus Latta (Shows)
02/10/2024
Closed
& Other Stories (Advertising)
February 2024
photographer: Amber Pinkerton
Harper's Bazaar U.S. (Editorial)
February 2024
photographer: Ethan James Green
Marc Jacobs (Advertising)
January 2024
photographer: Juergen Teller
MARFA (Editorial)
January 2024
photographer: Oliver Hadlee Pearch

2023

Various Editorials (Editorial)
December 2023
photographer: Adrienne Raquel
Various Editorials (Editorial)
December 2023
photographer: Brianna Capozzi
Various Covers (Magazine Cover)
December 2023
 

Alek Wek in the news

Models.com: MDX
Models.com: Of the Minute
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