Alek Wek

Supermodel Alek Wek joins Nigerian/German singer and song writer, Ayo, as the Face of Banana Republic’s Heritage Campaign. She is the second African to headline the Heritage collection, a collection “defined by timeless designs, authentic details and luxurious fabrics.” Visit H&M Heritage Collection to see more of Alek Wek. Revisit Ayo’s campaign here and our exclusive interview here. Photocredit: Banana Republic Read Full Story

i-D magazine celebrates The Best of British Icons in the fashion world by featuring the amazing Alek Wek. We've got little to add to this one, kittens. There's a reason she rose to the top ranks of her profession and it would be easy to assume that it was due entirely to her striking looks, but one look at these pictures confirms it: that girl is a freaking MODEL. She doesn't just wear the clothes; she makes them sing for her. Necklace by Laura Kranitz Christian Dior Spring 2009 Collection Model: Kasia Struss Marc Jacobs Spring 2009 Collection Model: Kamila Filipcikova Yohji Yamamoto Spring ... Read Full Story

Finally I managed to get these pics after looking on-line for them since Friday!And I'm gonna put the link of the website I scored these pics from as a thank-you present.Click here for more of the pics.So the This Day festival went down on Fri August 1st at the kennedy center in Washington Dc.Alek,Liya and Oluchi among others took the runway and modelled Jewelery by Chris Aire and designs by Deola Sagoe. Other celebrities present were Youssou N'Dour and Seal was supposed to be there as well.I think everyone looked nice,but im wondering why they didn't use more upcoming African models instead of the ... Read Full Story

Alek Wek wore white to the amfAR Milano 2009 red carpet. No better color to kick off Milan fashion week with! The Sudanese model shows off a slender physique in this white halter gown with silver details. It’s sexy and slinky and stunning. That’s why we love it, Alek! Read Full Story

Getty Images. What works on the catwalk doesn't always translate well to real life, but some runway beauty trends are working their way onto the sidewalks as we speak. One major trend: arresting eyeshadows in electric shades of blue, green, and pink. Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek sported a kaleidoscopic look on the runway for Miss Bikini Luxe Fashion Show this week in Milan. It appears that her makeup artist used a darker cobalt shade for the lid and outer eye, which was then highlighted with a turquoise shade on the lower lid and just beneath the brow. This is actually a really fun look ... Read Full Story