Beauty does not mean one thing but not something else. Alek Wek beautything Change image and share on social
I think the fashion industry has gotten to a place where it is embarrassing. Alek Wek embarrassfashionindustry Change image and share on social
Starting modeling in the '90s, it was quite surreal. They were like, 'You're so different! So weird! So bizarre!' And I'm like, 'I'm so normal. What are you talking about?' Alek Wek 90sbizarremodele Change image and share on social
If my mother hadn't encouraged me, I would be nervous and feeling like I'm doing something wrong. Alek Wek encouragefeltmother Change image and share on social
My mother has always instilled in us that we should carry ourselves with dignity despite the horror that came with the civil war. She also taught us that where you come from is very important because that's what makes you who you are. So for me, whatever I've gone through had profoundly shaped me; it has given me strength and unwavering faith. Alek Wek carrycivildignity share on social
My commitment to refugees comes from a very personal place. Alek Wek commitmentpersonalplace Change image and share on social
I am not really into buying a lot of expensive things. Alek Wek buyexpensivelot Change image and share on social
I would love to continue to model but also have a family. Alek Wek continuefamilylove Change image and share on social
It's a small world when you're from South Sudan. Alek Wek smallsouthsudan Change image and share on social