Think you become invisible as you age? These women are anything but.
In a world that values youth and beauty over (seemingly) everything else, it is easy to get sucked into the idea that women become invisible as they age.
But the modelling industry is changing. These 15 inspirational women, all over the age of 60, prove that beauty and a modeling career can last well beyond your twenties.
1. Daphne Selfe, 84
The world’s oldest supermodel and a ‘figurehead for longevity’, Daphne Selfe (and her amazing hair!) shows us that it is possible to remain beyond stunning well into our eighties.
2. China Machado, 83
Machado is known for being Richard Avedon’s muse and the first non-Caucasian model to be featured in a leading fashion Mag.
3. Carmen Dell’Orefice, 82
After appearing on the cover of Vogue at 15 years old, Dell’Orefice just kept going. She is now one of the longest working models in the world.
4. Jacquie Tajah Murdock, 82
She grew up in Harlem with dreams of becoming a model. After appearing as the face of Lanvin’s Fall/Winter 2012 campaign she said, “I have finally made it and I will never give up. Hopefully some day I will get to Paris!”