Kelly Prehn
Born
Stafford, England
Occupations
  • Model
  • writer
Websitekellyprehn.com

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 Soule doing campaigns, editorial, and runway. Prehn's campaigns included Lancôme, RMK, and Shu Uemura.[2]

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.[2][8] 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]

References

  1. ↑ Do Trinh Huỳnh (2021-10-29). "Các KOL và influencer đáng quan tâm nhất cho năm 2022" (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2021-11-09.
  2. 1 2 3 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!. Retrieved 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. ↑ "Kelly England Prehn, nàng siêu mẫu không thể bị đóng khung định nghĩa" (in Vietnamese). Harpers Bazaar Vietnam. 2019-07-08.
  5. ↑ "Kelly England". gficreative.com. GFI Group.
  6. ↑ England, Kelly (2008). "Pride and Groom". South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd.
  7. ↑ Creative, GFI. "Guide to Life: Hong Kong GFI Group Hong Kong and China Branding Masters". GFI Group. GFI Group.
  8. 1 2 Russia, Elle (27 May 2017). "Kako je Kelly England postala najmoćnija žena kineske modne scene (How Kelly England became the most powerful woman in fashion in China)". Elle.rs. Elle Magazine. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  9. ↑ England, Kelly. "Kelly England". China Influence. China Influencers.
  10. ↑ Cassady, Leah. "Pride of the Potteries" Staffordshire Life, August 2016
  11. ↑ James, Kirsty (4 June 2017). "Ex-model from Little Haywood flies the flag for Staffordshire". Staffordshire Newsletter. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  12. ↑ Barlow, Christian. "Youth Diabetes Action's Spring Fling 2016: Le Grand Tour". Hong Kong Tatler.
  13. ↑ Fashion, Hello. "Kelly England Prehn on winning Jackie Collins' diamond and pearl earrings". HELLO FASHION.com. Hello!. Retrieved 8 June 2017.
  14. ↑ "Elephant sanctuary". South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. Aug 13, 2018.
  15. ↑ "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.
  16. ↑ "Kelly England "diện lại đồ cũ" đi tham dự show Burberry thu đông 2019" (in Vietnamese). Bazaar Vietnam. 2019-08-30.
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