Lexi Boling
{{short description|American fashion model}}
{{Infobox model
| name = Lexi Boling
| image =Lexi Boling Paris Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2019.jpg
| caption = Boling in 2019
| imagesize =
| birth_name = Alexis Makenzie Boling
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|8|31}}
| birth_place = Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
| occupation = {{Plainlist|
- Model
}}
| years_active = 2013–present
| partner = Ben Allen (2016–present)
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11.25}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.imgmodels.com/portfolio/new-york/women/model?mid=17468 |title=Lexi | IMG Models |access-date=2017-07-19 |archive-date=2017-05-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170508063916/http://www.imgmodels.com/portfolio/new-york/women/model?mid=17468 |url-status=dead }}
| haircolor = Blonde
| eyecolor = Blue
| agency = {{Plainlist|
- HEROES Model Management (New York)
Oui Management (Paris)
Special Management (Milan)
Premier Model Management (London)
Heartbreak Management (Copenhagen) {{Cite web|url=http://www.heartbreakmanagement.com/talent/lexi-boling?portfolio=Image&main_portfolio=Image|title=Lexi Boling – Heartbreak|website=www.heartbreakmanagement.com|language=en|access-date=2018-10-19}}{{Cite news|url=https://models.com/models/Lexi-Boling|title=Lexi Boling – Model|work=MODELS.com|access-date=2018-10-19}} }}
}}
Alexis Makenzie Boling (born August 31, 1993),{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BLPWNTQADyI/ | title=Instagram }} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.elle.fr/Mode/Les-news-mode/Le-mannequin-de-la-semaine-Lexi-Boling-3107488|title=Le mannequin de la semaine : Lexi Boling – Elle|date=3 June 2016|publisher=}} 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. Many fashion publications have dubbed her "fashion's favorite 'Bad Girl'."{{cite web|url=http://www.vogue.com/12930232/binx-walton-lexi-boling-interview/|title=Binx Walton and Lexi Boling: Meet Fashion's Favorite Bad Girl BFFs|date=25 March 2015|publisher=}} She is currently signed with Heroes Model Management worldwide. She lives in New York City.{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/01/fashion/model-lexi-boling-beauty-routine-new-york-fashion-week.html?_r=0|title=The Bad Girl Model Lexi Boling on Her Good Beauty Habits|first=Bee|last=Shapiro|newspaper=The New York Times|date=30 August 2016|publisher=}}
File:Lexi Boling for Chaos.jpg
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, Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Valentino, Loewe, Calvin Klein, Isabel Marant, Chanel, Givenchy, Alexander McQueen, Versace, Donna Karan, Bottega Veneta, Prada, Moschino, Fendi, Anna Sui, Marc Jacobs, Coach, rag+bone, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Alexander Wang,{{cite web|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/article/alexander-wang-reveals-wangsquad-of-hot-models-and-musicians|title=alexander wang reveals wangsquad of hot models and musicians|date=8 February 2016|publisher=}} Dior,{{cite web|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/article/an-exclusive-look-backstage-at-dior-haute-couture|title=an exclusive look backstage at dior haute couture|date=9 July 2015|publisher=}} 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, Giorgio Armani, Hermés, Tory Burch, Chloé, Blumarine, and Louis Vuitton.
She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Alexander Wang, Jimmy Choo,{{cite web|url=http://www.leparisien.fr/laparisienne/mode/amber-valletta-milla-jovovich-et-lexi-boling-dans-la-campagne-de-jimmy-choo-30-06-2016-5928273.php|title=Amber Valletta, Milla Jovovich et Lexi Boling dans la campagne de Jimmy Choo|date=30 June 2016|publisher=}} Chanel, Prada,{{cite web|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/27204/1/prada-channels-80s-club-vibes-for-resort-2016-campaign|title=Prada channels 80s club vibes for its latest campaign|last=Dazed|date=29 October 2015|publisher=}} Coach, DSquared2, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Moschino, Givenchy, Diesel, Jil Sander, Versace,{{cite web|url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_gb/article/karlie-kloss-lexi-boling-and-caroline-trentini-for-versace|title=karlie kloss, lexi boling and caroline trentini for versace|date=4 June 2015|publisher=}} Thierry Mugler, Hugo Boss, Giada, Tommy Hilfiger, and Mango.{{cite web|url=http://press.mango.com/fr/mango-lance-une-nouvelle-campagne-avec-lexi-boling-et-roos-abels_2390|title=MANGO LANCE UNE NOUVELLE CAMPAGNE AVEC LEXI BOLING ET ROOS ABELS – Mango|website=press.mango.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.ladepeche.fr/article/2016/07/18/2386688-lexi-boling-et-roos-abels-nouveaux-visages-de-mango.html|title=Lexi Boling et Roos Abels, nouveaux visages de Mango|publisher=}}
Boling is currently ranked as an "Industry Icon" by models.com.