This week see's our cover story of the rise of the red haired model Lily Cole who is talented enough to cover runway, Editorial and Commercial areas:

Lily Cole joins the line-up for Marks & Spencer's spring/summer 2008 Limited Collection campaign; she joins the likes of Twiggy, Erin O'Connor to promote the more upmarket line for the retailer.

Cole was born in Torquay, England, and raised in London with her two siblings. Her modelling career started when she was fourteen while walking through the streets of Soho after a hamburger with friends when scout-turned actor Benjamin Hart approached her. Cole ran, fearing she was being chased by 'some dodgy bloke' but after being asked to consider modelling, she accepted and was signed on with Storm Models, the mother agency of supermodels such as Kate Moss and Cindy Crawford.

Cole's big break came in 2003 when she caught photographer Steven Meisel's eye. It was on that photoshoot, her first 'only girl' story for Italian Vogue, that Cole was catapulted into the spotlight as one of the leading new faces of the year. Since then, Cole has worked with many other prominent photographers, including Craig McDean, Nick Knight, and Irving Penn.

Cole is featured in top fashion magazines such as Vogue (American, Italian, British, Japanese and Korean), Citizen K, and V. She has also appeared on the cover of Numero and twice for British Vogue. In November 2004, the British Fashion Awards named her 'Model of the Year'. Additionally, Cole has appeared in advertising campaigns for designers such as Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Topshop, and Anna Sui Cosmetics, as well as being the face for Moschino's perfume 'I Love Love.' She is a common sight on the catwalks of the international runway circuit and has walked many top shows.

Cole is part of the group of supermodels who have "doll-like" or "elfin" features along with Heather Marks, Gemma Ward, and Devon Aoki. She is also one of the few red-headed models with very successful careers, others being Cintia Dicker, Jessica Stam (who currently sports blond hair), and Karen Elson.

Cole has been announced as the follow up model for Accessorize, taking the place of model Claudia Schiffer. Cole is the new face of Ghost Anticipation by Ghost fragrance. She also appears in the video for Girls Aloud and Sugababes' cover of "Walk This Way" in aid of comic relief.

Most recently British Fashion Awards nominated Cole for 'Model of the Year' for the second time. Her fellow nominees are Agyness Deyn and Irina Lazareanu.

Campaigns:
Anna Sui, Anteprima, Ballantyne, Cacharel, Chanel, Christian Lacroix for La Redoute, De Beers, Hermes, Juergen Teller, Longchamp, Love Sex Money, MAC, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Moschino 'Cheap & Chic' and 'Love' fragrances, Nars, Prada, Top Shop

Covers:
Vogue UK, Harper's Bazaar, Velvet, i-D, Numero, You, Arena, Spur, Singles, Costume, Wig Magazine, Avantgarde, Female

Shows:
Aigner, Akris, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Alice McCall, Allegra Hicks, Amanda Wakeley, Anna Molinari, Anna Sui, Anne Valerie Hash, Anteprima, Ashley Isham, Badgley Mischka, Basso & Brooke, BCBG Max Azria, Betty Jackson, Biba, Bora Aksu, Boudicca, Boyd, Cacharel, Carolina Herrera, Carven, Celine, Chaiken, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Cividini

MALE Model Cover Story – UP NEXT WEEK!!

Until then please review your Things to DO List below – Stay focused..

Things to do this week:

1)      Start to book test shoots with photographs to build up your portfolio.

If you would like more model advice, help or guidance contact Sophia White

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