ANTI-AGISM: THE MOST STYLISH WOMEN OVER 60

Who says life ends after 60? In our opinion, everything is just beginning! The vast majority of the fashion industry is usually associated with youth and freshness. The thirst for new faces can no longer be called a trend, but rather, pathology, obsession. Why does the public not perceive age, experience, wisdom as something attractive, interesting? The denial of old age per se is a consequence of the propaganda of fashionable media that affects our minds and, as a result, forms prejudice. For unknown reasons, on the covers of magazines young girls who are barely 20 appear much more often, and if the editor-in-chief decides to make the heroine of the cover a woman older than 60, then readers will definitely be shocked. Fortunately, the fashion world does not stand still and industry professionals are gradually getting rid of existing prejudices. All the heroines of today's article are “aged” women, but this does not stop them from continuing to do what they love: they contribute to the fashion industry on a par with youth.

Model Carmen Dell’Orefice

Recall the legendary cover of New You magazine, which has spread with amazing speed on the net and has been actively discussed by professionals and amateurs. In the photo - the unique Carmen Dell’Orefice. The model is already 86 years old (at the time of shooting - 83 years), but! she is no less charming. Carmen is not shy of her age, does not try to hide the main signs of aging: wrinkles and gray hair. This makes it original, unique in its kind, gives it a special charm. The most surprising thing is probably that Carmen Dell’Orefiche continues not only to appear in magazines, but also to participate in fashion shows. Many girls can envy her physical form, Carmen has successfully denied the myths about the transience of her modeling career, because her parameters are close to ideal, and it is impossible to take eyes off her face.

Designer and Collector Iris Apfel

The next character of our article is a shocking lover of huge glasses and  fashion icon Iris Apfel. The famous designer and collector is 96 years old, but at heart she is still "young and beautiful." In one of her interviews, Iris stated that she is “the world's oldest teenager” and, apparently, she is indeed. She does not get tired to delight and surprise the fashion community with bright, sometimes even crazy, looks. She searched for her unique style for many years: the iconic round giant glasses, the abundance of color in clothes and massive accessories became her signature, recognizable “pieces”. At 96, Iris doesn’t just amaze society with an incredible sense of style, the designer also continues to work in the fashion industry: she gives lectures at the University of Texas, constantly communicates with the press and starred in advertising campaigns of world brands. One of the most high-profile collaborations was the joint collection of the eccentric Apfel with the brand of decorative cosmetics MAC. The energy and fuse of Iris are truly inspiring, it is an ideal example of a person who is in love with her business, who lives, breathes in fashion.

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Stylist Linda Rodin

Who did not just work the New York beauty: at first she began to build a career in modeling, then decided to try herself in photography, then she realized that her vocation was to be a stylist. Linda is 68 years old and she is proud of her age: “I think the best part is that I have become more relaxed and independent. Age made me realize that you need to be more honest and open to yourself and to others. I realized that I would not become younger, and accepted it. This is normal". Former Harper’s Bazaar editor is now a street style star, paparazzi constantly catch her on the streets of New York in breathtaking looks. Linda’s wardrobe consists of 90% denim in all kinds of variations: from jeans shirts to voluminous dresses made of the same material. The stylist loves unusual accessories and dilutes their images with them, strange glasses - definitely her fetish. Linda Rodin has a special love for eclecticism: she competently combines the incongruous. Linda's impeccable taste can only be envied, and the most successful looks of the ageless it-girl should be noted by everyone who is interested in fashion and style.

Grace Coddington

The former creative director of the American version of the magazine now works as a guest editor of British Vogue. A fashionable legend, an ingenious stylist and editor works hard for the benefit of the industry: after leaving her post as creative director, Grace stylizes filming, writes a book and works on various projects not related to Vogue. By her example, Grace Coddington has proven and continues to prove that 76 years is not a sentence, but the most suitable age for developing a career in journalism. The sense of style of the red-haired beast is admirable: thanks to the well-known lover of total-black looks, we realized that black is not at all a boring color. The most interesting thing in the Coddington style is that it was not eccentric accessories and not flashy bright shades in clothes that became its hallmark, but its hairstyle: even people not connected with fashion associate a disheveled red mop of hair with Grace.

All these truly amazing women are united by one common secret: they look amazing not because they manage to hide old age well, but because they feel confident, are not shy of their years and know how to present themselves in a right way.