Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, the 32-year-old Victoria’s Secret model revealed she was ‘fortunate’ not to have experienced any abuse personally, as she encouraged other women to speak out.

In a stunning accompanying pH๏τoshoot – where the mother-of-one dazzled in colourful gowns and Bulgari jewels – she explained: ‘It’s a very powerful time in our industry right now. Lots of women are standing up for their rights. Their right to say no, to stand up for themselves, to have boundaries.

‘It’s an amazing time as a woman, as a model, as a mother,’ she added.

Lily, who started modelling at the age of 16, explained: ‘I have been so fortunate in my career to have always worked with incredible companies.

‘I was very fortunate to start with big brands that always protected me and had my back… I think it’s so important right now to just make sure that you know your boundaries. Speak up, share your stories, spread the word. We have to have each other’s back and stand up proud for each other.’

Lily is hoping to instill these values on her five-year-old daughter, Dixie, and admitted she had ‘mother’s guilt’ whenever she has to leave her to work.

‘You know, I wish I could just be there every second of the day,’ Lily admitted. ‘But then I’m also so proud that I’m a working mom and I always emphasise that to my daughter when I have to go to work. One day I think she’s going to be really proud.’

The brunette beauty revealed that one lesson she will definitely be teaching her daughter is to be wary of social media, as she reflected on her own experience with trolls.

She admitted: ‘I do worry about my daughter. I’m hoping by the time she could get on social media it’s not cool any more. Because things go through waves and eventually the young generation will be like, “We want to be more private”. I’m hoping!’

Discussing her own experiences, Lily – who boasts 5.2million Instagram followers – said: ‘Bullying in social media is so real, it’s so painful. Anybody that’s been bullied for no reason can understand that.

‘You know, if you post a picture of yourself and you think you’re looking mah-jor and all these people start saying all “It’s a very powerful time right now. Lots of women are standing up for their rights. Their right to say no, to stand up for themselves, to have boundaries”.