Alek Wek

[cosmocat]

^She's one model that actaully looks so much better when she smiles. You get such a sense of happiness from her.

[JHB]

Originally Posted by cosmocat

^What do you mean? Is there something wrong with her?

I mean, her features are not that good, there are black models who have been
really beautiful, like Naomi, Beverly Peele, Karen Alexander, Tyra, Brandi Quiñones and Veronica Webb.

Just my opinion

[bun-bun]

Originally Posted by JHB

I mean, her features are not that good, there are black models who have been
really beautiful, like Naomi, Beverly Peele, Karen Alexander, Tyra, Brandi Quiñones and Veronica Webb.

Just my opinion

You have a right to your opinion, but why does every black model need to resemble the Western idea of what is beautiful (thin nose, elongated face, thinner lips, etc.)? Alek is beautiful with her strong African features. That's my opinion.

[morgan38]

Originally Posted by cosmocat

^She's one model that actaully looks so much better when she smiles. You get such a sense of happiness from her.

Agreed. Her smile is so beautiful. I think it's because sometimes her look can be a bit harsh, but when she smiles she instatnly warms up. Plus her white teeth are a lovely contrast against her dark skin...it just creates an interesting image.

Also, in regards to her face, I think her face is one of her best features along with her skin tone. It's rounded quality is very unique in the modeling world, and really uniqueness in what Alek is all about. I have never once confused Alek with any other model...a trait that I think is very valuable in this industry.

As for her forehead, I'm not sure. Prosthetics? Lighting? It doesn't usually look like that.

[mali_boy]

Alek is stunning..... and african...african beauty is isolated and a single dark glossy but beautiful bold look as Alek... Africa has so many distinct features looks which can not be categorized...Alek wek is not the typical african..yet we dont come across such stricking ppl as her everyday...But that western bull crap...doesnt work...but because alek doesnt share the similar CLONE look as do many models..unfortunaelty there are so few who unique dark beautys who are showcased like Alek

[motaman8165]

Originally Posted by bun-bun

You have a right to your opinion, but why does every black model need to resemble the Western idea of what is beautiful (thin nose, elongated face, thinner lips, etc.)? Alek is beautiful with her strong African features. That's my opinion.

Thank you, thats what iv tried to say but couldnt

[JHB]

Originally Posted by mali_boy

...Alek wek is not the typical african..yet we dont come across such stricking ppl as her everyday...

Lady, I guess you don't Live in Africa, go there and you will find a lot of women just like Alek Wek.

if you go Somalia you also will find a lot of Iman 'look a likes', so please stop with your no-sense comments.

[marlasinger]

I really like Alek Wek. She is super tall and super skinny but she's absolutely flawless in many pics I've seen of her. She's the opposite of Liya (featurewise) but she's still stunning and one of the more uniquely beautiful models working today. Africa beauty is so diverse.

[JHB]

Originally Posted by motaman8165

Thank you, thats what iv tried to say but couldnt

this is not the unicef forum, we are talkin' about models, models, beauty,
fantasy, the modeling world was, is and will be a frivolous world that demands beauty, did you get it?

[motaman8165]

Listen new booty i know what this form is for it is for use share our love for models not our distaste.

[JHB]

Originally Posted by motaman8165

Listen new booty i know what this form is for it is for use share our love for models not our distaste.

new booty?, what the hell is that? I hope something great

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from bwgreyscale.com

[shoegalshoe]

Wow, I am so shocked that Alek Wek's thread is so small

She is so unique and I don't think any model has a more vibrant or alive smile than Ms. Wek!

[gogirly90]

Alek by Joshua Jordan for Marie Claire 2004.

[Bonchic]

I like those pictures of her smiling, because on the runway she's always so serious it's nice to see her pretty smile!