Kelly England Prehn


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

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. Her first contract was in Tokyo, and she became the muse of Shu Uemura.
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.

Writing

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

Ambassador

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

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. The competition creates sales of 90 million bottles each year and has transformed the global wine industry.
Described as the Pride of the Potteries, England has also been recognized for helping Wedgwood and other Staffordshire pottery firms get on the map in Asia.

Charity

England is involved in various charities, including the Youth Diabetes Association. 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. 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.

Personal life

In 2009, England married Nikolas Prehn.