Lily Cole

Lily Cole has carved a diverse and impactful career path that transcends traditional boundaries. By the age of 16, she had already appeared on the cover of British Vogue and later achieved Double First Class Honours in Art History from Cambridge University in 2011. Cole is not just a prominent figure in the fashion industry but also an accomplished actress and a filmmaker. She made her theater debut in Kevin Spacey's 24Hour Plays at The Old Vic in 2011, receiving positive reviews for her performance. She has worked with renowned directors like Terry Gilliam, Sally Potter, and Rian Johnson, and appeared in the BBC's "The Split" and is set to feature in Lasse Holstrom's upcoming film "Hilma."

Cole is deeply committed to ethical and environmental causes, serving as a patron for the Environmental Justice Foundation and engaging in significant activism. She was The Body Shop’s first global ambassador, promoting ethical business practices. Her dedication to sustainable and humanitarian causes garnered her an honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Glasgow and a special recognition at the German Sustainability Awards 2021.

Beyond her modeling and acting endeavors, Cole is a driving force in social entrepreneurship. She founded the innovative platform Impossible.com, aimed at fostering an alternative gifting economy, and has written and directed multiple short documentaries for VICE and Nowness. Her book "Who Cares Wins: Reasons for Optimism in Our Changing World" explores solutions to environmental challenges, further establishing her as a thought leader. Cole has shared her insights at prestigious forums including the World Economic Forum in Davos, Google's Zeitgeist, and COP26, advocating for climate and human rights. Her graduate thesis, "Impossible Utopias," was also published, encapsulating her visionary ideas for a better future.