Acting is something I've done since I was six years old, performing for my mum and my family in the living room, and I do it because my heart's in it. Lily Cole actfamilyhave Change image and share on social
I love beautiful things; I like having nice clothes, and I can appreciate why other people do - but I've also started to learn more about the impact of what we buy: how things are made, how much you buy and the quality of everything. Lily Cole beautifulbuyclothe share on social
It's hard to appreciate the importance of the rainforest because it seems so far away, but it's vital to the survival of the planet as we know it. Lily Cole hardimportanceplanet Change image and share on social
I have made a living off the way I look, and I have really learnt to accept myself for being unusual. Lily Cole acceptlearnlive Change image and share on social
There is a degree of role-playing in modeling, for sure, and you're also in a high-profile job - there are lots of similarities for sure. But when I'm acting, I've got to try and be present, and I've got to be emotionally committed to a character, both physically and intellectually. Lily Cole actcharactercommit share on social
Production chains, how consumers can drive change: all these things may seem at odds with fashion, but arguably, they're not. Lily Cole arguablychainchange Change image and share on social
I have to admit I've always had quite a complex relationship with modeling and with the idea of advertising: not always knowing what I'm advertising and selling. Lily Cole admitadvertisecomplex Change image and share on social
The narrative of so many fairy tales are timeless in so many different cultures, and they have been since the dawn of man. They represent escapism, but they all feature themes that have such poignancy in a modern world. Lily Cole culturedawnescapism share on social
I think the media are so hypocritical a lot of the time in the way they chastise something just so that they can print it again. Lily Cole chastisehypocriticallot Change image and share on social
Every time I have to try on a wig for work, I get excited about the colour; I've often thought about going for a platinum bob or also raven black, as it looks so great against pale skin. But I always end up being loyal to my red colour. Lily Cole blackbobcolour share on social