It was the most exciting thing to leave secondary school and go to college, to have that freedom to study whatever I wanted. Alek Wek collegeexcitfreedom Change image and share on social
When I started modeling, it was like, 'Oh, she's too dark,' and I kind of looked at them like, 'You're too daft.' Alek Wek daftdarkkind Change image and share on social
I use Johnson & Johnson! I use their baby oil gel. Alek Wek babygeljohnson Change image and share on social
I've eight brothers and sisters - five girls, four boys. I am the seventh. Alek Wek boybrothergirl Change image and share on social
I don't even know where to start in terms of people having such an issue about color, especially being dark. I just think on different levels it's ignorance; it's no belief, no confidence, it's insecurity, so you want to inflict it on somebody else. Alek Wek beliefcolorconfidence share on social
When I first started modeling, I realised I was very different from many of my colleagues, but I welcomed the opportunities my career in fashion offered me and the support from many inspiring individuals in the fashion industry. Alek Wek careercolleaguefashion share on social
When I talk, it shouldn't just be black girls listening. Alek Wek blackgirllisten Change image and share on social
In restaurants in my Brooklyn neighborhood, I always ask for a doggie bag to bring the leftovers home. Alek Wek bagbringbrooklyn Change image and share on social
The beauty of reading is that it lets you travel in a way you could never know. Alek Wek beautyletread Change image and share on social
