Alek Wek, born April 16, 1977, is a Sudanese model. She is one of the most famous models in the world, and designs a line of handbags called "Wek 1933."
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... Read Full Story
Next semester, the university will offer "Model Memoirs: The Life Stories of International Fashion Models Alek Wek and Irina Pantaeva. The class will Explore the life-writing of African, and Asian women in the fashion industry as a launching point for thinking about race, gender, and class Read Full Story
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
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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... Read Full Story
At the Golden Globes after- party last Sunday, supermodel Alek Wek was running around with this midget, with the huge hand clasped around her teeny waist ...I found it hilarious until I found out it's her boyfriend and now I actually pity her!!!...... Riccardo Sala is apparently Italian, a real estate developer and rolling in it! I don't give a **** because Alek should not have to ''stoop'' so low to bag a boyfriend:)
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This 17-year-old beauty is the niece of fellow model Alek Wek . She hails from Sudan as does Wek & is new to the runways. She's already made quite an impression after signing with Trump Model Management just this year. Designers Proenza Schouler & Zac Posen didn't waste any time putting her in their Spring 2009 shows. Deng is new to the game but I'm sure her star will continue to rise for many years to come. [Photos courtesy of Trump Model Management & NY Mag] Read Full Story
Sudan-born super model Alek Wek shows off her diamond necklace design, "Rose Waterfalls" during the press conference of the Forevermark's diamond at in...
Statement necklaces are the must have jewelry accessory now, and they can carry you into the fall season, too.
Statement Necklaces were everywhere on the summer and fall 2009 runways. Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, and Louis Vuitton drenched their models in statement necklaces in their fall collections.
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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... Read Full Story
I have been thinking about Gay Marriage here in Maine and how many times the Legislation has passaed a law enacting Gay Marriage and making it legal for people who are not straight to marry each other just like Heterosexuals have the Privilege. However, no matter how I think about it it always comes down to a Law Being Passed by the Legislation to make it legal for homos to marry in the 'Great State 'O Maine' and then the voters get to pass it come voting time in the Fall and then some... Read Full Story
