Wek was discovered in a London park by a modeling scout. She went on to become one of the first African models to appear on the catwalk in the world's major fashion centres. She now lives in the United States. Follow Alek Wek's Journey Home on Facebook for photos, news and more updates from her visit to South Sudan.
Supermodel Alek Wek's emotional homecoming
Supermodel Alek Wek's emotional homecoming. 1 of 8. Editor's Note: Alek Wek is a Sudanese-born supermodel. She was forced to leave the country because of civil war and went to Britain as a child ...
Alek Wek
Alek Wek (born 16 April 1977) is a South Sudanese-British model and designer who began her fashion career at the age of 18 in 1995. She has been hailed for her influence on the perception of beauty in the fashion industry. She is from the Dinka ethnic group in South Sudan, but fled to Britain in 1991 to escape the civil war in Sudan. In 2015, she was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women.
Alek Wek On Her Journey From Refugee To Supermodel
When South Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek visited HuffPost Live, she talked about her very long and hard transition from refugee to a world-famous model, and the challenge of acclimating to her new environment. "Psychologically it was really difficult." When asked if she was ever disgusted by the "grotesque" excess of the modeling industry and ...
Alek Wek on the Moments That Defined Her Trailblazing Career in ...
It really has been two and a half decades," says Alek Wek of her zeitgeist-shifting entry into the fashion industry. The British and South Sudanese model was scouted in 1995 as an 18-year-old ...
Alek Wek: 'You don't have to go with the crowd'
As a teenager, Alek Wek shook up the fashion world - and inspired, among others, a young Lupita Nyong'o. ... In 2007 Wek published a book about her journey from refugee to supermodel, and was ...
South Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek's journey home
JUBA, South Sudan, July 25 (UNHCR) - Supermodel and former refugee Alek Wek recently returned to her native South Sudan to mark the fledgling nation's first anniversary, meet refugees and visit UNHCR programmes aimed at helping some of the hundreds of thousands of returnees rebuild their lives.
Alek Wek
Born on 16 April 1977, Alek Wek is a prominent South Sudanese-British supermodel, designer, and humanitarian. Her remarkable journey from a war-torn homeland to the global fashion industry's apex not only underscores her individual perseverance but also embodies the diverse, multicultural fabric that contributes to the richness of British heritage.
Supermodel Alek Wek On The Business Of Fashion, Being The Face Of
Alek Wek is as much a supermodel as she is a girl-next-door. Wek has commanded the runways of fashion designers such as: Chanel; Hermes; Donna Karan; Christian Lacroix and Zac Posen. She has a ...
Preview Alek Wek's Journey Home to South Sudan
Supermodel and former refugee Alek Wek recently returned to her native South Sudan to mark the fledgling nation's first anniversary, meet refugees and visit UNHCR programs aimed at helping some of the hundreds of thousands of returnees rebuild their lives. During her week-long trip, the Dinka model, who fled to the United Kingdom as a teenager ...
Preview Alek Wek's Journey Home to South Sudan
Preview Alek Wek's Journey Home to South Sudan. Supermodel and former refugee Alek Wek recently returned to her native South Sudan to mark the fledgling nation's first anniversary, meet refugees and visit UNHCR programs aimed at helping some of the hundreds of thousands of returnees rebuild their lives. During her week-long trip, the Dinka ...
Meet Alek Wek, first model to influence the fashion industry with her
She released an autobiography in 2007, entitled Alek: From Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel, which documents her journey from Sudan to the fashion industry.She has appeared in many ...
Alek Wek reflects on a life's work
Alek Wek: "I call them the lifelines and they are the lifelines of the palm of my hand. I think that really, for me, it's been a journey and sometimes when I sit back and I look, I can't ...
Alek Wek's Refugee Journey
Alek Wek was nine when her family fled heavy fighting as Sudan's long-running North-South civil war reached their hometown. Eventually she escaped to Great B...
Alek: Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel
Alek Wek grew up in the Sudan in the midst of the vicious civil war. Now, at age 28, she is one of the most sought-after supermodels in the world; as a model, refugee activist and businesswoman she is a worldwide inspiration. This remarkable real-life story sheds light on her journey from war-torn Sudan, her escape to London at the age of ...
Meet Alek Wek: South Sudanese Supermodel, Fashion Icon and Humanitarian
Alek Wek's story begins in South Sudan, where she was born in 1977. Despite the adversity she faced growing up in the midst of civil conflict, her family's resilience inspired her to reach for her dreams. At the age of 14, Alek and her family sought refuge in London, where her journey as a supermodel would take flight. Redefining Beauty ...
From a Refugee to a Supermodel: The Striking Journey of Alek Wek
👠How did a refugee become a supermodel and a beacon of hope? Discover #AlekWek's inspiring journey from war-torn Sudan to the high fashion runways of Londo...
15 Extraordinary Facts About Alek Wek
From fleeing a civil war to gracing prestigious magazine covers, Alek Wek's extraordinary journey as a model and humanitarian advocate showcases the power of embracing uniqueness and making a global impact. Table of Contents. 01 Rising to fame. 02 Refugee background. 03 Breaking barriers.
The Alek Wek Journey
The Alek Wek Journey 2. By Khaya Sibeko on July 17, 2016 Book Reviews, Opinion and Book Reviews. Some three years ago I went to an Exclusive Books Warehouse Sale where for R50 one could get a kilogram of books! Amongst the literary treats I picked up was Alek Wek's autobiography Alek (Amistad). She was the supermodel I'd known about but ...
Designs for living
Weekend Max Mara: A.W.ORLD by Alek Wek quilted jacket, £405. Khaite crepe satin Katia dress, £1,890. Balenciaga leather shopper bag, £1,490. Bottega Veneta gold hoop earrings, £265. Jil Sander ...
Model Citizen: Alek Wek
STYLING BY EMILY MAZUR. Alek Wek is celebrating. In Los Angeles for Labor Day weekend for a "top secret project" and to talk about her signature capsule collection with Weekend Max Mara—A.W.orld by Alek Wek—the South Sudan-born, New York-based supermodel brims with the unexpected joy of having a luxurious few days all to herself ...
Alek Wek
Alek Wek. Born in Southern Sudan in 1977, Alek Wek is a Sudanese-British model. In 1991, her family escaped the Sudanese civil war to Britain. She was scouted as a model at an outdoor market in London and first appeared on the catwalks at the age of 18 in 1995. Wek was named Model of the Year in 1997 by MTV; that same year, she was the first ...
Alek Wek Designs Capsule for Weekend Max Mara
Alek Wek wearing an outfit from the fall 2021 Signature capsule she designed for Weekend Max Mara Courtesy of Weekend Max Mara. MILAN — Alek Wek is the latest personality to team up with Weekend ...
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Wek was discovered in a London park by a modeling scout. She went on to become one of the first African models to appear on the catwalk in the world's major fashion centres. She now lives in the United States. Follow Alek Wek's Journey Home on Facebook for photos, news and more updates from her visit to South Sudan.
Supermodel Alek Wek's emotional homecoming. 1 of 8. Editor's Note: Alek Wek is a Sudanese-born supermodel. She was forced to leave the country because of civil war and went to Britain as a child ...
Alek Wek (born 16 April 1977) is a South Sudanese-British model and designer who began her fashion career at the age of 18 in 1995. She has been hailed for her influence on the perception of beauty in the fashion industry. She is from the Dinka ethnic group in South Sudan, but fled to Britain in 1991 to escape the civil war in Sudan. In 2015, she was listed as one of BBC's 100 Women.
When South Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek visited HuffPost Live, she talked about her very long and hard transition from refugee to a world-famous model, and the challenge of acclimating to her new environment. "Psychologically it was really difficult." When asked if she was ever disgusted by the "grotesque" excess of the modeling industry and ...
It really has been two and a half decades," says Alek Wek of her zeitgeist-shifting entry into the fashion industry. The British and South Sudanese model was scouted in 1995 as an 18-year-old ...
As a teenager, Alek Wek shook up the fashion world - and inspired, among others, a young Lupita Nyong'o. ... In 2007 Wek published a book about her journey from refugee to supermodel, and was ...
JUBA, South Sudan, July 25 (UNHCR) - Supermodel and former refugee Alek Wek recently returned to her native South Sudan to mark the fledgling nation's first anniversary, meet refugees and visit UNHCR programmes aimed at helping some of the hundreds of thousands of returnees rebuild their lives.
Born on 16 April 1977, Alek Wek is a prominent South Sudanese-British supermodel, designer, and humanitarian. Her remarkable journey from a war-torn homeland to the global fashion industry's apex not only underscores her individual perseverance but also embodies the diverse, multicultural fabric that contributes to the richness of British heritage.
Alek Wek is as much a supermodel as she is a girl-next-door. Wek has commanded the runways of fashion designers such as: Chanel; Hermes; Donna Karan; Christian Lacroix and Zac Posen. She has a ...
Supermodel and former refugee Alek Wek recently returned to her native South Sudan to mark the fledgling nation's first anniversary, meet refugees and visit UNHCR programs aimed at helping some of the hundreds of thousands of returnees rebuild their lives. During her week-long trip, the Dinka model, who fled to the United Kingdom as a teenager ...
Preview Alek Wek's Journey Home to South Sudan. Supermodel and former refugee Alek Wek recently returned to her native South Sudan to mark the fledgling nation's first anniversary, meet refugees and visit UNHCR programs aimed at helping some of the hundreds of thousands of returnees rebuild their lives. During her week-long trip, the Dinka ...
She released an autobiography in 2007, entitled Alek: From Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel, which documents her journey from Sudan to the fashion industry.She has appeared in many ...
Alek Wek: "I call them the lifelines and they are the lifelines of the palm of my hand. I think that really, for me, it's been a journey and sometimes when I sit back and I look, I can't ...
Alek Wek was nine when her family fled heavy fighting as Sudan's long-running North-South civil war reached their hometown. Eventually she escaped to Great B...
Alek Wek grew up in the Sudan in the midst of the vicious civil war. Now, at age 28, she is one of the most sought-after supermodels in the world; as a model, refugee activist and businesswoman she is a worldwide inspiration. This remarkable real-life story sheds light on her journey from war-torn Sudan, her escape to London at the age of ...
Alek Wek's story begins in South Sudan, where she was born in 1977. Despite the adversity she faced growing up in the midst of civil conflict, her family's resilience inspired her to reach for her dreams. At the age of 14, Alek and her family sought refuge in London, where her journey as a supermodel would take flight. Redefining Beauty ...
👠How did a refugee become a supermodel and a beacon of hope? Discover #AlekWek's inspiring journey from war-torn Sudan to the high fashion runways of Londo...
From fleeing a civil war to gracing prestigious magazine covers, Alek Wek's extraordinary journey as a model and humanitarian advocate showcases the power of embracing uniqueness and making a global impact. Table of Contents. 01 Rising to fame. 02 Refugee background. 03 Breaking barriers.
The Alek Wek Journey 2. By Khaya Sibeko on July 17, 2016 Book Reviews, Opinion and Book Reviews. Some three years ago I went to an Exclusive Books Warehouse Sale where for R50 one could get a kilogram of books! Amongst the literary treats I picked up was Alek Wek's autobiography Alek (Amistad). She was the supermodel I'd known about but ...
Weekend Max Mara: A.W.ORLD by Alek Wek quilted jacket, £405. Khaite crepe satin Katia dress, £1,890. Balenciaga leather shopper bag, £1,490. Bottega Veneta gold hoop earrings, £265. Jil Sander ...
STYLING BY EMILY MAZUR. Alek Wek is celebrating. In Los Angeles for Labor Day weekend for a "top secret project" and to talk about her signature capsule collection with Weekend Max Mara—A.W.orld by Alek Wek—the South Sudan-born, New York-based supermodel brims with the unexpected joy of having a luxurious few days all to herself ...
Alek Wek. Born in Southern Sudan in 1977, Alek Wek is a Sudanese-British model. In 1991, her family escaped the Sudanese civil war to Britain. She was scouted as a model at an outdoor market in London and first appeared on the catwalks at the age of 18 in 1995. Wek was named Model of the Year in 1997 by MTV; that same year, she was the first ...
Alek Wek wearing an outfit from the fall 2021 Signature capsule she designed for Weekend Max Mara Courtesy of Weekend Max Mara. MILAN — Alek Wek is the latest personality to team up with Weekend ...