Alexa Chung is a multi-faceted individual with her hands on fashion design, television and writing.
Initially from Britain, she has managed to carve her niche in the world of fashion.
She even runs her fashion brand.
Well re-known model and fashion designer Alexa Chung. Photo: @BritishVogueSource: Facebook
How about discovering more about this multi-talented fashionista?
Alexa Chung began with modelling during her younger years.
She then moved on to television presenting.
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After a while, her interest in the fashion and design industry prompted her to make a career move.
What is Alexa Chung’s ethnicity?
She is of mixed English and Chinese descent.
The fashion designer putting out a simple look but still looking good at it. Photo: @BritishVogueSource: Facebook
Her parents are Philip and Gillian Chung.
Her father has Chinese and English roots, while her mother is English.
Her childhood life seemed to be blissful as she even had a pony and took up dancing lessons.
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The fashion designer attended highschoolat Perins School and her 6th year at Peter Symonds College.
She, however, did not attend any of the universities as she got into modelling at 16 years.
Career
After declining two university offers, the fashion designer got into modelling.
Sometimes you just have to go the simple route but still pull it off stylishly. Photo: @Bunte.deSource: Facebook
After modelling for a while, she transitioned to TV presenting, writing and fashion design.
Here is her career journey.
She has also appeared inmusicvideos for artists like Westlife, Holy Valance, and Reuben.
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After four years in modelling, the fashion designer called it quits.
She, however, made a comeback in 2008, making guest appearances for brands such asTommy Hilfiger.
Television
From 2006, the model decided to get into television presentation.
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Her first presenting gig was withPopworld.
She was also a co-host at Big Brother’sBig Mouth.
After having various presentation gigs in England, she relocated to the US in 2009.
The fashion designer owning her look on the streets. Photo: @BritishVogueSource: Facebook
It is in the US that she hosted the showIt’s On with Alexa Chungon MTV.
She has hosted other programs such asGonzo With Alexa Chung, Fuse Newsand a documentary forVogue UKin 2015.
In 2019, the fashionista opened her own YouTube channel to put outart, fashion, and travel content.
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Alexa Chung’s fashion design
The model has always had an interest in fashion.
She officially debuted her fashion lineAlexaChungin 2017.
The jump to entrepreneurship for the model is paying off as her fashion line is on the rise.
The model elegantly rocking a stylish fluffy coat. Photo: @ELLEukSource: Facebook
As per her website, the fashion brand aims to make clothes that people want to wear.
Her unique personal dressing style has led to appreciation from fashion designers.
She has also been a model for fashion magazines likeElle, Harper’s BazaarandVogue.
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The model has received awards from the BritishFashion Awards.
She consecutively won in the years 2011, 2012 and 2013.
TheCOVID-19pandemic quarantine had various effects on people.
For instance, Alexa Chung’s hair modification happened in February 2021 when shecut her hair.
Writing
She is a talented writer.
From 2007 to 2008, she wrote a column piece forCompany, a British magazine for women.
The model has also had a weekly segment with British newspaper,The Independent,from 2008 to 2009.
In 2013, her first bookItwas published, while her second bookUber Stylewas published in 2014.
Their relationship lasted for three years, from 2003 to 2006.
The two indeed started dating in 2015 but broke up after two years, in 2017.
Alexa Chung’s boyfriend by then, Alexander, is a 44-year-old Swedish actor.
The actor has made appearances in some notable films likeThe Legend of Tarzan, Big Little LiesandGodzilla vs Kong.
In addition, Skarsgard has been inrelationshipswith Amanda Seyfried, Evan Rachel Wood and Kate Bosworth.
Although the pair’s age difference seemed to cause a stir, they seemed happy together.
As of June 2021, the model’s estimatednet worthis said to be over $15 million.
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Source: Briefly News
Lynn KandieLynn Kandie is a reporter with 5 years of experience in writing.
Before joining the team in 2018, Lynn wrote for Kenyan media platforms and several other websites.
She graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2019 with honours after pursuing a BSc.
She is currently studying for a Master’s degree in the same field.
Lynn specialises in writing celebrity biographies, listicles and teasers for popular TV shows.
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