Lexi Boling

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Lexi Boling
Lexi Boling Paris Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2019.jpg
Boling in 2019
Born
Alexis Makenzie Boling

(1993-08-31) August 31, 1993 (age 29)
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • Model
Years active2013–present
PartnerBen Allen (2016–present)
Modeling information
Height5 ft 11.25 in (1.81 m) [1]
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue
Agency
  • HEROES Model Management (New York)
    Oui Management (Paris)
    Special Management (Milan)
    Premier Model Management (London)
    Heartbreak Management (Copenhagen) [2] [3]

Alexis Makenzie Boling (born August 31, 1993) [4] , is an American fashion model. She is best known for her multiple covers for Vogue Italia and her appearances in numerous Prada campaigns.

Biography

Boling was born in Rockford, Illinois. At age 18, her mother coerced her into attending an open casting call being held by Ford Models. [5] She had braces at the time of the call, and once these were removed, she signed as a model. Her first fashion show was Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2014. [5] Many fashion publications have dubbed her "fashion's favorite 'Bad Girl'." [6] She is currently signed with Heroes Model Management worldwide. She lives in New York City. [7]

Boling for Chaos in 2016 Lexi Boling for Chaos.jpg
Boling for Chaos in 2016

She has appeared in editorials for Italian, American, French, British, Russian, and Japanese Vogue , W , LOVE , V , Numéro , and Dazed . She has appeared on the cover of Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Thai and Mexican Vogue , Garage , and Numéro .

Boling has walked the runways for Tom Ford, [6] Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Valentino, Loewe, Calvin Klein, Isabel Marant, Chanel, [6] Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Versace, Donna Karan, Bottega Veneta, Prada, Moschino, Fendi, Anna Sui, Marc Jacobs, Coach, rag+bone, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, [6] Alexander Wang, [7] [5] [8] Dior, [9] Céline, Thierry Mugler, Balenciaga, Dolce & Gabbana, Max Mara, Jil Sander, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hugo Boss, Diane Von Furstenberg, Proenza Schouler, Roberto Cavalli, Lanvin, Jason Wu, Maison Margiela, Sonia Rykiel, Viktor & Rolf, Gucci, Vera Wang, Vionnet, [6] Giorgio Armani, Hermés, Tory Burch, Chloé, Blumarine, and Louis Vuitton.

She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Alexander Wang, [6] Jimmy Choo, [10] Chanel, Prada, [5] [11] Coach, [6] DSquared2, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Moschino, Givenchy, Diesel, Jil Sander, Versace, [12] Thierry Mugler, Hugo Boss, [6] Giada, Tommy Hilfiger, and Mango. [13] [14]

Boling is currently ranked as an "Industry Icon" by models.com.

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  11. Dazed (29 October 2015). "Prada channels 80s club vibes for its latest campaign".
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