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Lily Cole

published on 21 May 2014

In the early 2000s, a fresh wave of models with delicate, doll-like features captivated the fashion world, marking a new era in beauty standards. At the forefront was Lily Cole, whose porcelain skin, wide eyes, and ethereal allure quickly made her the quintessential face of this enchanting trend. From Tim Walker’s dreamlike editorials to Juergen Teller’s raw, unfiltered portraits, Cole invites us into the stories behind her most iconic images, revealing the magic and mystery that defined her career.

In the early 2000s, a fresh wave of models with delicate, doll-like features captivated the fashion world, marking a new era in beauty standards. At the forefront was Lily Cole, whose porcelain skin, wide eyes, and ethereal allure quickly made her the quintessential face of this enchanting trend. From Tim Walker’s dreamlike editorials to Juergen Teller’s raw, unfiltered portraits, Cole invites us into the stories behind her most iconic images, revealing the magic and mystery that defined her career.

Lily Cole on Steven Meisel
Lily Cole on Gillian Wearing
Lily Cole on Juergen Teller
Lily Cole on John Galliano
Lily Cole on Tim Walker
Lily Cole on Terry Richardson
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