Model Alexa Chung was born on November 5, 1983, in Hampshire, England. Her mother is British and her father is of British Chinese descent. She began modeling at the age of 16 and later gained fame as a presenter on MTV in the US. She gained popularity for her retro-girly fashion and is currently active, appearing on the covers of famous magazines such as Vogue and Elle. She has also collaborated with Mulberry and Lacoste. She has been named British Style Icon for three consecutive years at the British Fashion Awards, hosted by the British Fashion Council.