FACE FACTS

Name: Lily Donaldson
Date of birth: January 27, 1988
Born in: London, England
Agencies: IMG, Marilyn

She was discovered when … a Select Models agent spotted her shopping in Camden — seeing her supermodel potential even though she was drenched from the rain.

She has been linked to … Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld — the son of French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld — who she is currently dating. Her 21st birthday party at the Gramercy Park Hotel earlier this year was attended by lots of her famous friends, including fellow Brit models Agyness Deyn and Theodora Richards, as well as DJs the Misshapes.

You might also have seen her … this year's Pirelli calendar, shot by Patrick Demarchelier, campaigns for Burberry Prorsum, Dolce & Gabbana and MaxMara and walking in shows for Derek Lam, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Narciso Rodriguez, Asprey, Bottega Veneta, Etro, Gucci and Missoni.

Other than modelling she is known for … being Alber Elbaz at Lanvin's muse, her classic English beauty and her famous father, photographer Matthew Donaldson.

Don't quote me but … "We all come from different parts of the planet and every walk of life and we come together in this mad ball of energy."
— Vogue US, May 2007.

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