Kelly Prehn

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

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

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. 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. 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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