Alexa Chung is a writer, blogger, internet personality, television presenter, and fashion designer of British origin.
She is most famous for her book It, which she released on September 5, 2013. The book is a collection of Chung’s writings, photographs, and drawings.
The book covers everything from her thoughts about life, music, and love to her ensembles and how she decides what to wear in the morning.
Critics and fans loved and celebrated Chung’s characteristic charm, wit, and down-to-earth attitude.
In May 2017, Alexa Chung launched her fashion label called Alexachung. Chung stated that the brand’s vision is to create clothes that people want to wear.
People loved how Chung combined Parisian chic with a New York edge and a British sense of humor. Chung stated that the brand was inspired by everything from Jane Birkin’s insouciance to David Hockney’s stripy sweater.
The brand closed in March 2022 due to the economic pressures caused by the pandemic.
Chung announced on Instagram that the decision to stop the brand wasn’t taken lightly. The items were on sale until the end of the month.
Though the brand is over, Chung is still active in television and her other ventures.
Quick Info:
38 |
$12 Million |
Model, Television Presenter, Fashion Designer, Writer |
British |
November 5, 1983 |
Winchester, Hampshire, England |
1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
Peter Symonds College |
1999 – Present |
Who Is Alexa Chung’s Dad, Philip Chung?
Alexa Chung was born to Gillian and Philip Chung in Winchester, Hampshire, England, on November 5, 1983.
Philip Chung is of Chinese descent, while his wife and Alexa’s mother, Gillian, is of English descent.
Little is known about Philip Chung except that he is very supportive of his daughter’s career and has been seen accompanying her at many events.
Growing up, Philip Chung indulged in his daughter’s whims to the point that she had a pony and took dancing classes.
She attended secondary state school at the local Perins School in New Alresford, Hampshire, England. Chung spent her sixth form at Peter Symonds College, Winchester.
After her secondary education, she was accepted at King’s College London, where she studied English, and Chelsea College of Arts, where she studied art.
Chung never went to college or completed her education as she was scouted by a modeling agency at the Reading Festival when she was 16 before she had a chance to attend.
Chung was scouted while she was in the comedy tent at the Reading Festival. Although 16, Chung’s natural beauty captured the eyes of the scouters and the rest is history.
What Is Alexa Chung’s Ethnicity?
Since her father is of Chinese descent and her mother is of English descent, Alexa Chung’s ethnicity is mixed.
Chung’s ethnicity is part of the reason for her famous good looks. After being scouted at the tender age of 16, Chung started modeling for teen magazines like Elle Girl and Cosmo Girl.
Besides modeling for magazines, she also worked in advertising campaigns for companies like Sony Ericsson, Fanta, Urban Outfitters, Sunsilk, and Tampax.
Chung started appearing in music videos for various British artists like Westlife, The Streets, Delta Goodrem, Holly Valance, and Reuben.
In 2005, the young model starred as Jake in a scripted reality television show broadcasted on Fashion TV called Shoot Me.
After modeling for four years, Chung quit modeling to focus on starting an art foundation or fashion journalism course due to becoming disillusioned with the fashion world.
According to her, she had developed a distorted body image and low self-esteem because of modeling.
After quitting modeling, she was given a job co-hosting Popworld on Channel 4 in April 2006. Popworld was a music show known for its awkward style of interviews. This show would be the start of her TV career.
Does Alexa Chung Have Siblings?
Yes, Alexa Chung has three siblings named Jamie and Don, her brothers, and a sister named Natalie.
Chung is very tight-lipped about her family, so not much else is known about her family. A big reason she is so private about her family is her bad experience with modeling as a youth.
After she started her television career, Chung fought to be more in control of her public and private life.
Channel 4’s Popworld took off, and Chung got the opportunity to host a weekly radio show called Popworld Radio with co-host Alex Zane.
She continued her career on Channel 4 by guest presenting, hosting different shows, and covering many musical festivals.
Eventually, Chung would return to occasional modeling. The most famous of her post-hiatus modeling would be when she was the face of Australian fashion label Antipodium in 2008, Lacoste in 2010, and the face of Italian sneaker brand Superga in 2011.
Most recently, she participated in the February 2012 London Fashion Week for designer Stella McCartney. Chung acted as a guest assistant to magician Hans Klok who performed many illusions with her, like levitating and sawing her in half.
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