Alexa Chung
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Born | Winchester, England[1] | 5 November 1983
Education | Peter Symonds College |
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Years active | 1999–present |
Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)[2] |
Alexa Chung (born 5 November 1983) is a British
Early life
Chung was born in Winchester, Hampshire, England,[1] the daughter of Gillian and Phillip Chung. Her father is of three-quarters Chinese[9][10][11] descent, while her mother is of English descent.[11][12] Growing up she had horse riding and ballet lessons.[12]
Chung attended secondary state school at the local
Career
Modelling
Chung was scouted after being seen in the comedy tent at the
After she became a TV personality, Chung made a return to occasional modelling. In 2008, she was the face of
Chung worked with
Style
Chung has been cited as a muse to many fashion designers because of her distinctive personal style.[25] She frequently appears on best-dressed lists, is a regular model for Vogue, Elle and Harper's Bazaar and is often seen in the front row at fashion shows.
In January 2010, the designer handbag company Mulberry debuted the "Alexa", a popular bag named after and inspired by her. According to The Guardian, 380 "Alexa" bags were sold in one week alone in November 2010, and the company cited the bag's popularity for increased sales at its UK and international stores that year.[26]
In February 2010, Chung collaborated with J.Crew's Madewell on a womenswear line which was unveiled during New York Fashion Week.[27] She collaborated with Madewell for a second collection, released in September 2011.[28]
In December 2010, Bryan Ferry, on behalf of the British Fashion Council, presented Chung with the British Style Award which "recognises an individual who embodies the spirit of British fashion and is an international ambassador for the UK as a leading creative hub for fashion" at a ceremony at the Savoy Theatre in London.[29] At the British Fashion Awards of 2011, 2012 and 2013, Chung won the British Style Award, for which the public voted.[30] In 2015, Chung collaborated with AG Jeans on two collections.[31][32]
Alexachung
Chung launched her own fashion label, Alexachung, in May 2017.[33][34]
In March 2022 Chung announced the closure of the Alexachung brand, stating that "the last couple of years have been challenging for small independent businesses and ours is no exception."[35][36]
TV presenting
In April 2006, the then-model Chung was offered the job of co‑host on
In January 2008, Chung became one of the four anchor
Chung left Channel 4 and the United Kingdom in April 2009 to pursue a career in the US. She presented
She launched her own YouTube channel in May 2019; in a statement, she said: "It's an incredibly exciting prospect as I can't wait to share unfiltered original content through a host of videos spanning fashion, art, travel and other random things."[47]
Chung joined
Writing and other ventures
Chung wrote a monthly column for British women's magazine
From 2009 to 2010 Chung was a member of the indie band The Stray with her close friend, model Misty Fox. She was credited as playing keyboards.[50][51]
Publications
- It. ISBN 9780143126768.
Personal life
Chung lived with fashion photographer
In an Instagram post on 28 July 2020, Chung revealed her endometriosis diagnosis and urged more awareness on the disorder.[61]
References
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- ^ "ALEXACHUNG". alexachung.com. 13 February 2022. Archived from the original on 13 February 2022.
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External links
- Alexa Chung on Twitter
- Alexa Chung at IMDb