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Alek Wek

Role

Model Other: Designer

Achievements

Modeling Agencies

Based In

  • Brooklyn

Biography

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

2025

Music Video (Editorial)
01/24/2025
director: Gabriel Moses
Betsey Johnson (Advertising)
January 2025
photographer: Matthew Hawkes

2024

Vogue Italia (Editorial)
December 2024
photographer: Rafael Pavarotti
Vogue Italia (Magazine Cover)
December 2024
photographer: Rafael Pavarotti
Elie Saab (Shows)
11/13/2024
i-D Magazine (Editorial)
November 2024
photographer: Gabriel Moses
i-D Magazine (Magazine Cover)
November 2024
photographer: Gabriel Moses
mytheresa (Advertising)
November 2024
photographer: Arran & Jules
L'Oréal Paris (Shows)
09/23/2024
Roberto Cavalli (Shows)
09/18/2024
 

Alek Wek in the news

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