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
My father made sure of discipline, but my mum, she was serious business. Alek Wek businessdisciplinefather Change image and share on social
When I first started working with World Vision, I would sit down and talk with them about issues that concern any part of the world. MSF told me about what was going on in North Korea. I also support AIDS and breast cancer charities. Alek Wek aidbreastcancer share on social