107K views · 1.8K reactions | La sua storia è insolita, come è insolita la sua bellezza. Alek Wek, 41 anni oggi | Freeda | Facebook

41K views · 199 reactions | High fashion fell for Alek Wek, who brought cultural diversity to the runway. This is HERstory and history, as told by Kristin Davis. (via Lifetime, Biography) | HISTORY | Facebook

In 1998, on the Betsey Johnson runway, Alek Wek delivered one of fashion’s most memorable moments when she ripped off her platinum-blonde wig and threw it into the crowd. This wasn’t just a dramatic flourish—it was a fearless stand against the industry’s relentless push for conformity to Eurocentric beauty ideals. Wek refused to be reduced to a gimmick or exotic token, making it clear she would not compromise her identity for the runway. Her act represented self-determination, pride in her herit

One icon meets the other. Supermodel Alek Wek (@msalekwek) features in the new Fusion campaign, wearing her distinctive ring combinations and crafting a signature look. "No two people wear the same piece the same way," she says. Discover Alek Wek's Fusion rings of choice via the link in bio. #GeorgJensen | Georg Jensen