116 Quotes by Alek Wek

There are tons of black girls modeling, and each one is special.

I think beauty is not just about what we put on our heads or on our faces or what we wear: it's deeper than that, and if we can celebrate that, celebrate the women, not just the superficiality... I think it would be really gorgeous.

When I was 14, I came to school in London. I remember it was very cold, but also having to adjust and become fluent in English.

The day you stop enjoying something is the day you should quit, if you can afford to.

I don't understand when people are being greedy or mean, when they say who should get what, when they get control of someone else's life.

When I think of 'Instagram models,' I say you have to take baby steps. You cannot just walk straight onto the runway.

When I first started modeling, I realised I was very different from many of my colleagues, but I welcomed the opportunities my career in fashion offered me and the support from many inspiring individuals in the fashion industry.

I think the fashion industry has gotten to a place where it is embarrassing.

I was working part-time as a cleaner while I was going to college and then babysitting after school.