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" 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

Beautiful

People

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" 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. "

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" I 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. "

" I guess I try and learn all the time from every experience in life, so my thinking is a hybrid of everything. I'd have to attribute some of that to my work in the fashion industry - in some obscure way. "

" I found going to school when I was modeling very grounding. It's really kept my perspective on bigger things in my life. "

" I started modeling at 14. It's simple. You respond to what the photographer wants and wear other people's ideas. I got bored with it, though, so I went to university. "

" 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. "

" I don't think of myself as a role model for others, but I like to live my life by my own integrity. So, in that sense, I might be a positive influence. I do believe you should get over your insecurities and just try to be the best you can. "

" I'm not against people buying clothes; I think clothes are wonderful, and I'm very materialistic myself - but there's a way of finding a compromise. I just think we can buy less and pay more, to make sure people aren't being exploited. "

" With acting, if I'm any good at it, my modeling career would never be a hindrance but would rather be a help. And if I'm not, then it doesn't really matter. "

" I've always gone after fears and tried to stifle them by doing them. It is daunting, but it's more rewarding. "

" I've always cared about issues, always thought through problems. I don't know how much that comes from my personality or my mum. "

" I kind of see clothes a bit like role-playing, depending what mood I'm in. "

" Life is shining a light through a magnifying glass on me, looking for me to stumble. I think that's my biggest fear. "

" I'll always try to follow my heart into things I love, and modelling is not something I'm dreaming of pursuing forever. "

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" I don't personally follow trends; I don't even like the idea of trends. I think it's kind of absurd that you have to change every six months, so I always try and buy things that hopefully I'll like forever, and resonate with me. "

" Modelling, fashion and film have all encouraged me to learn more about issues and to feel empowered enough to do something about them. "

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