Alexa Chung Biography
Alexa Chung is a British writer, Television personality, model, and renowned fashion designer. He is also a great author having great books like It (2013) and It: Uber Style (2014). In May 2017 she launched her eponymous label, now stocked on Matches and Net-a-Porter, and has had a longstanding collaboration with AG Jeans since 2015.
Alexa grew up with a pony while taking dance classes in her hometown, Hampshire. She later joined secondary state school at the Perins School and proceeded to Peter Symonds College in Winchester. Toping up her education, she attended King’s College in London to study English and later Chelsea College of Arts to study art.
At the age of 16, Chung was scouted after she was spotted in the comedy tent at the Reading Festival. She modeled for teen magazines like the Elle Girl and CosmoGIRL. Furthermore, she worked for big companies including Fanta, Sony Ericsson, Urban Outfitters, and Tampax.
Alexa also rose to fame after featuring in music videos for artists including the Streets, Westlife, Delta Goodrem, Reuben, and Holly Valance. Going a step further, Jake featured in a scripted reality show, Shoot Me, a program that was broadcast on Fashion TV in 2005.
However, after four years in modeling, Chung quit modeling with the main aim of starting a foundation or fashion journalism course. This was after she developed low self-esteem through modeling.
After she fully transited to reality television, Chung made a return to occasional modeling. For instance, in 2008 she was the face of Australian fashion label Antipodium’s SS 2008 collection.
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In September of the same year, she cat-walked as part of the Vivienne Westwood Red Label Spring/Summer 2009 show at London Fashion Week. Earlier the following year, Chung became the face of British High Street giant New Look, She then joined London-based modeling agency Select Model Management. In April 2009, she modelledWren’s Holiday 2009 collection alongside her friend Tennessee Thomas.
Months after, Chung moved to Next Model Management to be the face of DKNY Jeans. Furthermore, she served as the face of South Korean brand MOGG’s Spring/Summer 2010 campaign. In January 2010, she served as the main model of the spring/summer 2010 Pepe Jeans London campaign recasting her role for the Fall/Winter 2010 campaign.
Chung was named the first celebrity brand ambassador for Lacoste in June 2010, when she featured in both the Tv and print advertisements for their “Joy of Pink” fragrance. In January 2011, she was named the brand representative for the Italian sneaker brand Superga. Moreover, she participated in the London Fashion Week show for designer Stella McCartney in February 2012 where she was cast as the guest assistant to Hans Klok.
She also worked with Tommy Hilfiger as a guest editor for their Fall 2014 collection and modeled for their clothes. In 2013 and 2015, she was the brand face for Longchamp where she featured in her fourth campaign for the fashion brand.
Talking of style, Alexa has been a watch for many fashion designers because of her distinctive personal style. She has frequently featured on best-dress lists, where she works as a regular model for Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar.
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In 2019, Mulberry, a designer handbag company launched the Alexa, a much sought-after bag that aspired and was named after her. Later in 2010, she was named in Tatler’s top 10 best-dressed list. In February 2020, she partnered with J. Crew’s Madewell on a womenswear line that was launched during the New York Fashion Week. She then partnered with Madewell for a second collection launched in September 2011.
In December 2010, Bryan Ferry, working for the British Fashion Council presented Alexa with the British Style Award at a ceremony at the Savoy Theatre in London. This is an award recognizing an individual who embodies the spirit of British fashion. In addition, Chung won the British Style Award for three consecutive years; 2011, 2012, and 2013. This was due to the public vote.
Alexa Chung Age
How old is Alexa Chung? Alexa is 40 years old as of November 2022. She was born on November 5, 1983, in Privett, Hampshire, England, the United Kingdom. In addition, Alexa celebrates her birthday on November 5th every year.
Alexa Chung Husband | Boyfriend
Alexa is currently dating her boyfriend, Orson Fry. However, she has been in a series of relationships. Between 2015-2017, she dated Alexander Skarsgard after dating Albert Hammond Jr in 2012. Furthermore, She also dated Theo Hutchcraft (2011), Alex Turner (2007 – 2011), James Righton (2007), Faris Badwan (2006 – 2007), and David Titlow (2003 – 2006).
Alexa Chung Height
Chung stands at an aproximate height of 1.73 m (173 cm).
Alexa Chung Family
Alexa was born in England to her father, Philip Chung, and mother, Gillian Chung. She has two siblings; a brother, Dominic Chung, and a sister, Natalie Chung. In addition, she has two ex-partners whom we count as part of her family; Alex Turner and David Titlow.
Alexa Chung Net Worth
Chung has an estimated Net Worth of $12 million. All her income is attributed to her successful career in modeling and screencasts. However, we are gathering more information regarding her monthly income. We promise to keep you updated as soon as we get the precise information.
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