Alexandra Dallas Leigh (born October 1978[1]) is an English fashion model. She was born in Manchester on 2 October 1978 and was formerly a waitress for William's Tavern.[2] She went to school at Altrincham Grammar School for girls and speaks fluent Spanish, having lived there as a child.

Leigh started modelling at the age of 15. Many catwalk shows for well-known designers such as Betty Jackson, Tristan Webber, Jasper Conran, Dai Rees and Boudica have featured her.[2] She has appeared as the cover model for Later, Shine, Vogue,[2] Elle,[2] Harper's,[2] and Condé Nast Traveler and has been photographed by prestigious photographers like Rankin, Tony McGee and John Swannell. She stars in the Lynx TV fragrance adverts.[3][4] She also was ranked amongst FHM's 100 Sexiest Women at No.93 in 2002.[2] She writes a monthly column for Cheshire's LivingEDGE magazine.[5][6] She appeared on Come Dine with Me, series 25, episodes 91–95, hosting episode 91.

References

  1. ↑ "About Alex Leigh". Archived from the original on 23 February 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Bale, Karen (28 June 2006). "Monty's Latest Model". Daily Record. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  3. ↑ Kercher, John (9 October 2001). "M Money: I put away half my salary; Being photographed in her undies is all in a day's work for model Alex Leigh. But she's not flash with her cash – modelling expenses aside, this lass is a shrewd saver". The Mirror. London. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  4. ↑ "Fashion People: White Nights". The People. London. 19 August 2001. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  5. ↑ "Alex Leigh : Fashion Model & Actress". Archived from the original on 23 February 2010. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
  6. ↑ "Model columnist at LivingEDGE". How-Do. 13 February 2009. Archived from the original on 24 May 2009.


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