Marilyn Monroe and Vivienne Leigh are real icons of mine. In terms of visual culture, they are both so iconic. There weren't any paparazzi shots of them falling out of taxis, so they will always look so incredible.
Lily ColeModelling, fashion and film have all encouraged me to learn more about issues and to feel empowered enough to do something about them.
Lily ColeI think models have a lot less power than they did in the '80s, when there were, like, only 10 supermodels who could dictate the rules, whereas now there's so many, and that changes the power dynamic and makes it a more insecure business.
Lily ColeDon't overpluck your eyebrows. A make-up artist told me this once, and I've always remembered it.
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