Alek Wek

[rubydon]

yep, it's about her journey from refugee to superstar. i read an excerpt of it in vogue or somewhere. it's not fluff. it was very powerful. her whole rise has been so dramatic and has brought such a change of circumstances for her that the book can't help but be riveting.

 

[sanja]

Alek Wek at Valentino show video

World Fashion Tv = 3 MB = 17 Sec






http://rapidshare.com/files/52483344/Alek_Wek_at_Valentino_show_uploaded_by_Sanja.mpg

 

[rubydon]

beautiful!

 

[|PerfectTonight|]

yep, it's about her journey from refugee to superstar. i read an excerpt of it in vogue or somewhere. it's not fluff. it was very powerful. her whole rise has been so dramatic and has brought such a change of circumstances for her that the book can't help but be riveting.

Thanks for the information!
That content reminds me somewhat of the "Desert Flower" written by Waris Dirie another Somalian supermodel back in the days.

 

[simplylovely]

beautiful!

I agree!

 

[jelsoka]

Empire State Building Shines To Celebrate Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

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[PrettyPeasant]

"ALEK: From Sudanese Refugee to International Supermodel"

www.wireimage.com

 

[rubydon]

two great african beauties, thanks, prettypeasant!

 

[rubydon]

more pics from alek's book launch! (bossip.com)

 

[rubydon]

...and a lovely close-up (concreteloop.com)

 

[WheresMyUmbrella]

^^^ gorgeous!!

 

[jelsoka]

Ports 1961 - Runway - MBFW Spring 08

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[[alias]]

She's on CNN right now talking about her new book and about her life as a refugee

 

[jelsoka]

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[KitschyFox]

Did anyone see the piece about her on NY1? I could film it from my camera but those black lines always show up.

 

[jelsoka]

Diane Von Furstenberg s/s 2008

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[rubydon]

stunning, as always.

 

[jelsoka]

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[rubydon]

^love that pic!

 

[vanezinha]

She's gorgeous.
Thank you.