Kelly England Prehn

Kelly England Prehn is a British model, editor, influencer, fashion ambassador, and businesswoman.[1]

Kelly England Prehn
Born
London, England
Occupation
  • Model
  • writer
Spouse(s)Nikolas Prehn

Early life and discovery

At 17 years old, England was discovered during a school trip in Covent Garden by a scout from Models 1 agency.[2] Her first contract was in Tokyo, and she became the muse of Shu Uemura.[3]

England attended Abbots Bromley School, Staffordshire, UK.  She holds a degree from the London School of Economics.

Career

Modeling

England 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. England's campaigns included Lancôme, RMK, and Shu Uemura.[1]

Writing

In 2007, England became a writer for the South China Morning Post.[4] England is also the author of the popular magazine Guide to Life: Hong Kong.[5]

Ambassador

England is a British Fashion Ambassador.[1][6] She is currently considered one of the most influential people in the fashion industry in China.[6][7]

Other work

England is the creative director of the China Wine and Spirits Awards, which is considered to be the biggest and most prestigious wine and spirits competition in China.[8] The competition creates sales of 90 million bottles each year and has transformed the global wine industry.[9]

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

Charity

England 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.[14]

Personal life

In 2009, England married Nikolas Prehn.[15]

References
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. "Kelly England Prehn, nàng siêu mẫu không thể bị đóng khung định nghĩa" (in Vietnamese). Harpers Bazaar Vietnam. 2019-07-08.
  4. England, Kelly (2008). "Pride and Groom". South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd.
  5. Creative, GFI. "Guide to Life: Hong Kong GFI Group Hong Kong and China Branding Masters". GFI Group. GFI Group.
  6. 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.
  7. England, Kelly. "Kelly England". China Influence. China Influencers.
  8. Cheung, Tim (September 6, 2011). "China Wine Awards 2011". CNN Travel. CNN. Retrieved June 8, 2017.
  9. Awards, China Wine & Spirits. "China Wine & Spirits Awards". CWSA. CWSA.
  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. "Top model offers a different beauty and wellness tip: spend some time with cats, dogs … or elephants". South China Morning Post. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. Aug 14, 2018.
  15. Sun, Andrew (October 9, 2009). "Ex-model's bed bounced a bit too much on big day". South China Morning Post.
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