Kelly Prehn Explained

Kelly Prehn
Birth Place:Stafford, England

Kelly Prehn[1] (also known as Kelly England Prehn) is a British model, editor, influencer, fashion ambassador, and businesswoman.[2]

Early life and discovery

At 17 years old, Prehn was spotted during a school trip to Covent Garden by a scout from Models 1 agency.[3] Her first contract was in Tokyo, where she became the muse of Shu Uemura.[4]

Prehn attended Abbots Bromley School. She holds a degree from the London School of Economics.[5]

Career

Modeling

Prehn has had over 200 appearances in editorials such as Vogue, Marie Claire, 25ans, Just Seventeen, Cosmopolitan, and Noblesse. She worked as a model in Paris, London, Tokyo, Milan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Seoul doing campaigns, editorial, and runway. Prehn's campaigns included Lancôme, RMK, and Shu Uemura.

Writing

In 2007, Prehn became a writer for the South China Morning Post.[6] Prehn is also the author of the popular magazine Guide to Life.[7]

Ambassador

Prehn is a British Fashion Ambassador. She is currently considered one of the most influential people in the fashion industry in Asia.[8] [9]

Other work

Described as the Pride of the Potteries,[10] Prehn has also been recognized for helping Wedgwood and other Staffordshire pottery firms get on the map in Asia.[11]

She has also been featured in the 2000 music video of Saltwater by Chicane.

Charity

Prehn is involved in various charities, including the Youth Diabetes Association.[12] In 2017, she won Jackie Collins' pair of diamond and pearl earrings at a charity auction she attended as part of her role as Britain Fashion Ambassador.[13] A portion of all proceeds were donated to organizations supporting the empowerment of women: Malala Fund, Equality Now and WriteGirl. Prehn is also actively involved in promoting animal welfare, including elephants[14] [15] and encourages fashion brands to not use fur.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Các KOL và influencer đáng quan tâm nhất cho năm 2022. Do Trinh Huỳnh. 2021-10-29. 2021-11-09. vi.
  2. Web site: Silva. Eugenia. Kelly England, la bella influencer britániza que triunfa en China y adora España (Kelly England, the beautiful British influencer who triumphs in China and loves Spain). Hola.com. ¡Hola!. 17 January 2017.
  3. Morgan, Sally. "Flying the Flag in Model Fashion: Kelly England on how Kate and the Beckhams are Winning Hearts in the East", Hello! (magazine), London, 16 January 2017, Issue 1464.
  4. News: Kelly England Prehn, nàng siêu mẫu không thể bị đóng khung định nghĩa. Harpers Bazaar Vietnam. 2019-07-08. vi.
  5. Web site: Kelly England. gficreative.com. GFI Group.
  6. News: England. Kelly. Pride and Groom. South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. 2008. en.
  7. Web site: Creative. GFI. Guide to Life: Hong Kong GFI Group Hong Kong and China Branding Masters. GFI Group. GFI Group.
  8. News: Russia. Elle. Kako je Kelly England postala najmoćnija žena kineske modne scene (How Kelly England became the most powerful woman in fashion in China). 8 June 2017. Elle.rs. Elle Magazine. 27 May 2017.
  9. Web site: England. Kelly. Kelly England. China Influence. China Influencers.
  10. Cassady, Leah. "Pride of the Potteries" Staffordshire Life, August 2016
  11. News: James. Kirsty. Ex-model from Little Haywood flies the flag for Staffordshire. 8 June 2017. Staffordshire Newsletter. 4 June 2017. en.
  12. Web site: Barlow. Christian. Youth Diabetes Action's Spring Fling 2016: Le Grand Tour. Hong Kong Tatler. en.
  13. News: Fashion. Hello. Kelly England Prehn on winning Jackie Collins' diamond and pearl earrings. 8 June 2017. HELLO FASHION.com. Hello!. English.
  14. News: Elephant sanctuary. South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. Aug 13, 2018. en.
  15. News: Supermodel Kelly England Prehn Reveals Spending Time, Looking After Animals Are Good For Your Health. Business Times. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. August 15, 2018. en.
  16. News: Kelly England "diện lại đồ cũ" đi tham dự show Burberry thu đông 2019. Bazaar Vietnam. 2019-08-30. vi.