Lily Cole by Andreas Sjödin

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Lily Cole by Andreas Sjödin for Vogue Nippon January 2007

I absolutely adore Lily.  And she looks gorgeous in this short little shoot.  Just the right amount of casual and fierceness.  The styling feels perfect for fall and winter, yet it loses nothing of its chicness for the layers.  I love the gilted edges to most of it this as well; the armor and the feathers are my particular favorites.  And I love how most of the volume in her hair while the the shape is balanced by the more form-fitting clothing.  Lovely.

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So Poetic

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Lily Cole by Miles Aldridge for Vogue Italia August 2006

Oh Lily I’ve missed you.  I feel like the modeling landscape has completely changed in just a couple years.  And while I do like the changing of the guard, I kind of miss seeing Lily Cole, Lily Donaldson, and more importantly, Gemma Ward constantly in publications.  They were–and still are–some of the greats in this industry.  Lily’s doll-like countenance coupled with the charisma she brings to every shoot is hard to replicate.  I love the avant garde touch to this and how Lily is just a bit eerie.  Not only does she look doll-like, she acts doll-like as well.  And her stare is excellent.  It’s purposefully vacant.  Although this was originally produced in August 2006, this beauty phenomenon is apparently coming back.  The fantastical gemstones and stars decorating her face are similar to the celestial-inspired Lachlan Bailey shoot for Vogue UK December 2010 with Frida (that’ll be posted shortly).  I also like the contrast between her brightness (sparkley makeup, shiny jewelry and clothes) and the desolate wrecked setting.  It makes for a rather unique editorial.  I don’t know if Vogue Italia was attempting to make a political statement as they tend to; however, I have no reference point for that (possibly the upcoming recession) or not one I can recall at any rate.

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Aime le Cinema

Lily Cole by Kayt Jones for Elle France May 2010

While she’s an excellent redhead, she’s makes for rather sultry blonde and brunette bombshell as well.  She has that face.  A memorable timeless one that reads quite well as a screen siren of Old Hollywood.  Also, the use of shadow and smoke is an excellent way to add theatricality to the shoot.

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Lily Cole by Wolfgang Mustain

Lily Cole by Wolfgang Mustain for Wig Issue #3 2007

I love this type of photography.  It’s old school and timeless.  The coloring and lighting is excellently shadowed.  Lily of course is an silent siren with her oddly compelling girlish features and womanly knowledge.

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