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 TV presenter. When she was a teenager, a modeling agency discovered her at the Reading Festival. She then started a career in modeling.
Alexa has worked for famous fashion brands like Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney. She has also been the face of brands such as Pepe Jeans, Lacoste, and Tommy Hilfiger.
In 2006, Alexa became a co-host for Channel 4's music show Popworld. This show was known for its fun and sometimes funny interviews. In 2007, she also hosted Freshly Squeezed, another music program. Later that year, Alexa moved to the US to work for MTV. She hosted a show called It's On with Alexa Chung.
Alexa returned to the UK in 2010. She continued to host TV shows, including Gonzo with Alexa Chung on MTV Rocks. In 2020, she joined Tan France from Queer Eye to co-host Next in Fashion on Netflix. This was a fashion competition show.
Alexa is also well-known for her unique fashion style. People have called her a "21st-century it girl" and an early "influencer". In 2010, the company Mulberry even named a popular handbag after her, called "the Alexa". She has won three British Style Awards from the British Fashion Council. In 2013, she wrote a book called It, which included her writings, drawings, and photos. Alexa also started her own fashion brand, Alexachung, in 2017, which closed in 2022.
Early Life and Education
Alexa Chung was born in Winchester, Hampshire, England. She grew up in a place nearby called Privett. She is the youngest of four children. Her father, Phillip Chung, was 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.
Alexa became interested in fashion after watching the BBC show The Clothes Show. She went to Perins School and then Peter Symonds College in Winchester. She was accepted to study English at King's College London and art at Chelsea College of Arts. However, at age 16, a modeling agency found her at the Reading Festival before she started college.
Career Highlights
Early Modeling Work
Alexa was discovered at the Reading Festival when she was 16. She started modeling for magazines like Elle Girl and CosmoGIRL!. She also worked for companies such as Fanta and Urban Outfitters. Alexa appeared in music videos for artists like Westlife and Holly Valance. After four years, she stopped modeling. She wanted to study art or fashion journalism instead.
Return to Modeling
After becoming a TV personality, Alexa started modeling again sometimes. In 2008, she was the face of Antipodium's fashion collection. She also modeled for Oxfam's ethical fashion line. In September 2008, Alexa walked the runway for Vivienne Westwood at London Fashion Week.
In 2009, she became the face of the British clothing store New Look. She also joined Select Model Management. Later, she became the face of DKNY Jeans. In 2010, she was the main model for Pepe Jeans London. She also became the first celebrity face for Lacoste's "Joy of Pink" perfume. In 2011, Alexa was the face of the Italian shoe brand Superga for their 100th anniversary. In 2012, she even helped a magician at a London Fashion Week show.
Alexa worked with Tommy Hilfiger in 2014 as a guest editor. She also modeled their clothes. From 2013 to 2015, she was the face of Longchamp, a fashion brand.
Fashion Style and Influence
Alexa Chung is seen as a fashion inspiration by many designers. She often appears on "best-dressed" lists. She is also a regular model for magazines like Vogue and Elle. You can often see her in the front row at fashion shows.
In 2010, the handbag company Mulberry created a popular bag called "the Alexa." It was named after her and inspired by her style. This bag was very popular and helped increase Mulberry's sales.
Alexa also worked with J.Crew's Madewell on a clothing line in 2010. This collection was shown during New York Fashion Week. She created a second collection with Madewell in 2011.
In December 2010, Alexa won the British Style Award. This award celebrates someone who shows the spirit of British fashion. She won this award again in 2011, 2012, and 2013. In 2015, Alexa worked with AG Jeans on two clothing collections.
Alexachung Fashion Brand
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Alexa Chung started her own fashion brand, Alexachung, in May 2017. The brand created stylish clothing.
In March 2022, Alexa announced that her Alexachung brand would close. She explained that the past few years had been difficult for small independent businesses.
TV Presenting Career
In April 2006, Alexa became a co-host on Popworld for Channel 4. She and her co-host, Alex Zane, also had a weekly radio show. Alexa then guest-presented Big Brother's Big Mouth and appeared on the quiz show 8 out of 10 Cats. She hosted many music and movie specials for Channel 4.
In 2008, Alexa became one of the main presenters for T4 on Channel 4. She also hosted Freshly Squeezed, a morning music show. She presented other shows like Get a Grip for ITV1 and The Wall for BBC Three.
Later in 2008, Alexa started hosting more fashion shows. She was a reporter on Channel 4's "Gok's Fashion Fix". On this show, she tried out new fashion trends and interviewed famous designers like Karl Lagerfeld. She also hosted Frock Me, a fashion and music show, with designer Henry Holland.
In April 2009, Alexa moved to the US. She hosted It's On with Alexa Chung for MTV. This live show had celebrity interviews, live music, and talked with viewers online. The show ended 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 on the red carpet. Alexa also hosted the iTunes Festival in July 2011. She later hosted and judged a show called 24 Hour Catwalk. In 2012, she became a co-host for the music show Fuse News.
In May 2019, Alexa started her own YouTube channel. She said she wanted to share original videos about fashion, art, travel, and other fun things.
In January 2020, Alexa joined Tan France to co-host Next in Fashion on Netflix. This show was a fashion design competition. Netflix announced the show was canceled after one season in June 2020.
Writing and Other Projects
Alexa wrote a monthly column for the British magazine Company from 2007 to 2008. She then wrote a weekly newspaper column for The Independent from 2008 to 2009. In June 2009, she became a contributing editor for British Vogue magazine. She has interviewed designers like Karl Lagerfeld for the magazine.
Alexa's first book, It, was released on 5 September 2013. It is a collection of her personal writings, drawings, and photographs.
From 2009 to 2010, Alexa was part of an indie band called The Stray. She played keyboards in the band.
Personal Life
Alexa Chung lived with fashion photographer David Titlow from 2003 to 2006. She was in a relationship with Arctic Monkeys singer Alex Turner from 2007 to 2011. They lived together in London and New York. Alexa has said that Alex Turner remained her "best friend." She also dated actor Alexander Skarsgård from 2015 to 2017. In 2016, she moved back to London to start her clothing label.
In July 2020, Alexa shared on Instagram that she has endometriosis. She encouraged more people to learn about this health condition.
In May 2024, it was reported that Alexa Chung is engaged to actor Tom Sturridge.
Published Works
- It (2013)
See also
In Spanish: Alexa Chung para niños
