Lily Monica Donaldson (born 27 January 1987) is an English model. She was featured on the cover of American Vogue's May 2007 issue as one of the "World's Next Top Models" and was recognized by Vogue Paris in 2009 as one of the top 30 models of the 2000s.[2] She has appeared on 30 international covers of Vogue.[3]
Early life
Donaldson was born in Chelsea, London, the daughter of photographer Matthew Donaldson.[4] She was educated at the Camden School for Girls and lived in Kentish Town with her parents.[5] She has a younger sister named Aurelia.[6] and a younger half-brother named Jesse.
Donaldson has appeared on 30 international covers of Vogue which includes the British, American, Italia, China, Australia, Japan, Turkey, Taiwan, Korea, Portugal, Spain and Russian editions. In 2010, she made her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show debut[10] and also walked in the 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 shows.[11]
In 2009, Vogue Paris declared her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s.[12] Donaldson was the face of the Monsoon Accessorize campaign for Spring Summer 2011.