Lily Cole Model Date of Birth: 19.05.1988 Country: Great Britain

Biography of Lily Cole

Lily Cole was born on May 19, 1988, in London. She stood out from her peers with her extraordinary, otherworldly appearance and dedication to her studies. Slim and tall, with a height of 179 cm and measurements of 81 cm (bust), 63 cm (waist), and 89 cm (hips), Lily never dreamt of a modelling career. However, her fate was decided by chance.

One day, when Lily was 14 years old, she was walking down a street in Soho after meeting with her friends at a local fast food place. Benjamin Hart, a British actor and host of the fashion show "The Clothes Show" on BBC, saw Lily. Astonished by her unique appearance, the actor followed her. Scared, Lily ran, thinking she was being pursued by one of the dubious characters that the area of London is known for. But when the stranger shouted after her, expressing his desire to offer her a chance in the modelling business, Lily decided not to miss the opportunity. She was invited to a meeting at Storm Models agency, the same agency that discovered Kate Moss.

Lily's breakthrough in her career came in 2003 when her unusual, otherworldly appearance, pale skin, and fiery red hair caught the attention of the renowned photographer Steven Meisel. It was a photo shoot for Italian Vogue magazine. This shoot propelled Lily into the world of top models, making her the face of the year. Since then, Lily Cole has worked with famous photographers such as Craig McDean, Nick Knight, Arthur Elgort, Irving Penn, and Juergen Teller, for whom Lily posed completely naked. This particular photoshoot for Paradise Magazine received mixed reviews from fashion experts. The glamour world didn't immediately understand the meaning behind Teller's photographs, which were infused with simple rural realism. Nobody had captured Lily Cole so candidly before, without conceptual storytelling and glamorous clothing and makeup. Jurgen Teller, a well-known master of shock, showed through his work that Lily's unique beauty is self-sufficient and can be portrayed without superficialities.

After photoshoots for American, Italian, British, Japanese, and Korean Vogue, Lily appeared on the covers of Numero and Citizen K. In November 2004, at the age of 16, Lily Cole was named Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Chanel and Prada signed contracts with her. The fashion industry has opened its doors wide for Lily. She has walked the runway for brands such as Jean Paul Gaultier, DKNY, Versace, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Louis Vuitton, and Lise Charmel. Those who have worked with Lily describe her as "friendly and pleasant to work with." Cole is one of the few successful redhead models in the industry.

In 2007, Lily Cole ranked 83rd on the Sunday Times Rich List of the richest young people in Britain. Her income in 2007 was almost $14 million. She is the youngest model to represent Marks and Spencer in the brand's history. Cole is a vegetarian and an active participant in the charity organization Global Angels, which helps disadvantaged children worldwide, as well as other charitable organizations.

For nearly two years, Lily has been in a relationship with Irish actor Colin Farrell, who is 31 years old. Colin was born and raised in London. The young couple admits that they are happy together and have no plans to change anything in their relationship.

Lily Cole is considered one of the most in-demand models in the world. However, that is not enough for her. Lily Cole wants to prove that she is not just a hanger for designer clothing but also an educated and well-rounded individual. She told journalists, "Of course, a modeling career is great, but education is my priority."

For the past year, Lily has been a student at the prestigious University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Despite her busy schedule with fashion shows and photoshoots for magazines, she is excelling in her studies. Lily is studying philosophy, ethics, and politics. She intends to successfully complete her education at Cambridge. Lily's grandmother, Maud Cole, told journalists, "In our family, we always knew that Lily was not only beautiful but also intelligent."

Lily can rightfully be considered one of the most educated individuals in the fashion industry. The majority of her university grades were A's, while other successful models, like Kate Moss, often received only C's.

At just twenty years old, Lily has already achieved a lot in her career, yet she still has a whole life ahead of her.