Alexa Chung facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alexa Chung
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| Born | 5 November 1983 Winchester, England
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| Education | Peter Symonds College |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Alexa Chung (born 5 November 1983) is an English model and television personality. She began her modeling career as a teenager after being discovered at the Reading Festival. She has walked for big fashion brands like Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, and Miu Miu. Alexa has also been the face of campaigns for Pepe Jeans, Lacoste, DKNY Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger, and Longchamp.
In 2006, Alexa became a co-host for Channel 4's music show Popworld. This show was known for its funny and sometimes awkward interviews. In 2007, she started hosting Channel 4's morning music program Freshly Squeezed. That same year, Chung moved to the US to work there. She hosted It's On with Alexa Chung for MTV.
Alexa returned to the UK in 2010. She then hosted Gonzo with Alexa Chung for MTV Rocks. In 2020, Chung joined Tan France from Queer Eye to co-host the Netflix fashion competition show Next in Fashion.
Chung is famous for her unique fashion style. People have called her a "21st-century it girl" and an early "influencer". In 2010, the brand Mulberry created a handbag named "Alexa" after her. She has won three British Style Awards at the Fashion Awards. In 2013, she wrote a book called It, which included her writings, drawings, and photos. Her own fashion brand, Alexachung, started in 2017 and closed in 2022.
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Early Life and Education
Alexa Chung was born in Winchester, Hampshire, England. She is the youngest of four children and grew up in Privett. Her father, Phillip Chung, is a graphic designer with Chinese and English family roots. Her mother, Gillian, is English. When she was young, Alexa took horse riding and ballet lessons.
She has said that the BBC One show The Clothes Show made her interested in fashion as a child. Alexa went to Perins School and studied her A-Levels at Peter Symonds College. She was accepted into King's College London to study English and Chelsea College of Arts for art. However, at age 16, she was discovered by a modelling agency at the Reading Festival before she could attend college.
Alexa Chung's Career Journey
How Did Alexa Chung Start Modelling?
Alexa Chung was discovered at the Reading Festival when she was 16. She modeled for magazines like Elle Girl and CosmoGIRL!. She also worked for companies such as Fanta, Sony Ericsson, and Urban Outfitters. Alexa appeared in music videos for artists like The Streets and Westlife. She also starred in a reality show called Shoot Me in 2005. After four years, Chung stopped modeling to study art or fashion journalism.
Later, after becoming a TV personality, she returned to modeling sometimes. In 2008, she was the face of Australian fashion label Antipodium. She also modeled for Oxfam's ethical fashion line. In September 2008, Chung walked the runway for Vivienne Westwood at London Fashion Week. In 2009, she became the face of British clothing store New Look.
Alexa joined Select Model Management and later NEXT Model Management. In 2009, she became the face of DKNY Jeans. She was also the main model for Pepe Jeans London in 2010. In June 2010, she became the first celebrity face for Lacoste's "Joy of Pink" fragrance. In 2011, Chung was the face of Italian sneaker brand Superga for their 100th anniversary. In 2012, she even helped a magician at London Fashion Week for designer Stella McCartney.
Chung worked with Tommy Hilfiger as a guest editor for their Fall 2014 collection. She also modeled their clothes. From 2013 to 2015, Alexa was the face of Longchamp, appearing in four campaigns for the brand.
What is Alexa Chung's Fashion Style?
Alexa Chung is seen as an inspiration for many fashion designers because of her unique personal style. She often appears on "best-dressed" lists. She is a regular model for magazines like Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar. You can often spot her in the front row at fashion shows.
In January 2010, the handbag company Mulberry launched the "Alexa" bag. This popular bag was named after and inspired by her. Its popularity helped increase Mulberry's sales that year.
In February 2010, Chung worked with J.Crew's Madewell on a women's clothing line. This line was shown during New York Fashion Week. She worked with Madewell again for a second collection in 2011.
In December 2010, Alexa won the British Style Award from the British Fashion Council. This award recognizes someone who shows the spirit of British fashion. She won the British Style Award again in 2011, 2012, and 2013. In 2015, Chung collaborated with AG Jeans on two collections.
What is Alexachung (Her Fashion Label)?
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Alexa Chung started her own fashion label, Alexachung, in May 2017. The brand sold clothing and accessories designed by her.
However, in March 2022, Chung announced that her Alexachung brand would close. She explained that the past few years had been difficult for small independent businesses, and her brand was no different.
Alexa Chung as a TV Presenter
In April 2006, Alexa Chung was offered the job of co-host on Popworld on Channel 4. She and co-host Alex Zane also had a weekly radio show called Popworld Radio. Chung then moved to Channel 4, where she guest presented Big Brother's Big Mouth. She also appeared on the quiz show 8 out of 10 Cats. She hosted many T4 Movie Specials and 4Music Specials.
In January 2008, Chung became one of the main T4 presenters. She hosted Vanity Lair, a reality show about beauty. She also became a long-time host of Channel 4's morning music program Freshly Squeezed starting in September 2007. Besides her Channel 4 work, Chung presented the ITV1 series Get a Grip (2007) and BBC Three's The Wall (2008).
In mid-2008, Chung started hosting more fashion-focused shows. She was a "roving reporter" on Channel 4's "Gok's Fashion Fix". On this show, she tried out new fashion trends and interviewed designers like Roberto Cavalli and Karl Lagerfeld. She also hosted a T4 fashion and music show called Frock Me with designer Henry Holland. She hosted the Diesel U Music Awards and the Elle Style Awards. In 2009, Chung won the Elle Style award for Best TV Presenter. She also won Glamour's award for Best TV Presenter.
Chung left Channel 4 and the UK in April 2009 to work in the US. She presented It's On with Alexa Chung for MTV. This live show featured celebrity interviews, live music, and online interaction. The show was canceled in December 2009. She returned to UK TV in April 2010 with a second series of Frock Me. In October 2010, she began hosting Gonzo with Alexa Chung for MTV Rocks.
In January 2011, she co-hosted NBC's "2011 Golden Globe Arrivals Special". This show featured interviews with TV and film stars and talked about fashion on the red carpet. Chung presented the iTunes Festival in July 2011. She also worked on 24 Hour Catwalk as a host and judge. In 2012, Chung became a co-host for the music show Fuse News. In September 2015, Chung hosted an online documentary series for Vogue UK.
She started her own YouTube channel in May 2019. She said she wanted to share original content about fashion, art, travel, and other things. Chung joined Tan France as co-host of the Netflix fashion competition show Next in Fashion, which started in January 2020. Netflix canceled the show after one season in June 2020.
Writing and Other Projects
Alexa Chung wrote a monthly column for British women's magazine Company from 2007 to 2008. She then wrote a weekly newspaper column for Britain's The Independent from 2008 to 2009. In June 2009, she became a contributing editor for British Vogue. She has interviewed designers like Karl Lagerfeld for the magazine. Chung's first book, It, was released on 5 September 2013.
From 2009 to 2010, Chung was a member of an indie band called The Stray. She played keyboards in the band.
Published works
- It (2013)
See also
In Spanish: Alexa Chung para niños
