Short Bio
Here are all the known measurements of Alek Wek. Please scroll down to find out her height, weight, or bra size!
Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British supermodel and designer who has appeared on the cover or been featured in many international fashion magazines including Elle, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Vogue among others. She has appeared in campaigns for many important fashion houses such as Chanel, Moschino, Fendi, Dries Van Noten, Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Christian Lacroix, Vivienne Westwood, Chloé, Gucci, DKNY, Jean Paul Gaultier, Giorgio Armani, Sonia Rykiel, Viktor & Rolf, Diane Von Furstenberg, Michael Kors, John Galliano, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Céline, Valentino, Tommy Hilfiger, Roberto Cavalli, Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin, Zac Posen, Emporio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Oscar De La Renta. She has also appeared in advertising campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Moschino, Clinique, Michael Kors, Jean Paul Gaultier, Issey Miyake, Ann Taylor, Nars, Banana Republic, Gap, Saks Fifth Avenue, H&M, and Isabel Marant. Born on April 16, 1977 in Wau, South Sudan, to Akuol and Athian, she was raised with eight siblings. She fled to Britain in 1991 to escape the civil war in Sudan. She was discovered in 1995 at an outdoor market in Crystal Palace, London by a Models 1 scout. She was married to Riccardo Sala from 2003 to 2013.
Body Statistics Table
Alek Wek's body statistics are seen in the table below. Take a look at measurements like height and weight!
| Height | 1.8 m, 5′11″ (feet & inches) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 56 kg, 123.5 pounds |
| Cup Size (US) | Cup Size B |
| Bra Size (US) | 32B |
| Implants or Natural (Breasts) | Unknown |
| Breasts-Waist-Hips | 34-23-35 inches (86-59-89 cm) |
| Shoe Size (US) | 9.5 |
| Body Shape | Slim |
| Dress Size (US) | 4 |
Alek Wek Inspirational Quotes
"I use Johnson & Johnson! I use their baby oil gel."
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"In restaurants in my Brooklyn neighborhood, I always ask for a doggie bag to bring the leftovers home."
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"When my friends talk about childhood, I've never heard of any cartoons or TV they remember. The only thing we share is Michael Jackson. That's how far his music travelled - to a remote village on the other side of the world."
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"When I first started modeling, I realised I was very different from many of my colleagues, but I welcomed the opportunities my career in fashion offered me and the support from many inspiring individuals in the fashion industry."
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"I've seen mothers and children really being vulnerable in the refugee camps; it's supposed to be temporary, but they end up having children who have grown up in refugee camps."
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