Maye, Elon Musk’s mother, and other models that break barriers from 70 years

Ageism is still present in our society, but sectors as important as fashion and beauty are betting on mature models, a fundamental gesture to tear down barriers. Maye Musk, the mother of richest man in the world, Elon Muskparaded for the Judge brand, during the last week of New York fashion, at 76. And it is not the only one, Carmen Dell’orefice has 93and is the longest model in the world. Lauren Hutton, 81 years oldis another of the models that continues to parade and starring advertising campaigns. These women show that age is just a number, and that there are many forms of beauty. As the ‘postive body’ movement has helped to see models with all kinds of bodies, we will see more and more to more, we will see more to women of all ageseven beyond 70 years.

Maye Musk, model at 76

Maye Musk He debuted as a model at age 15 and was a finalist of Miss South Africa. He interrupted his career when he married Errol Musk, with whom he had three children, including the richest man in the world, Elon Musk. At 67 he parade again and since then he has not stopped working. In addition to participating in parades in the most important catwalks in the world, and starring advertising campaigns for various fashion brands, he starred in the cover of the Special Swimsuits of Sports Illustrated magazine in 2022 at age 74.

Carmen Dell’Orece, the longest model in the world

Carmen Dell’Orece It is, according to the Guinness book, the longest model in the world. Has 94 yearSy his last parades starred in them a few years ago. Daughter of an Italian violinist and a Hungarian dancer emigrated to New York, her elegance has captivated since she appeared on Vogue’s cover with only 15 years. Was Image of the most emblematic perfume of Chanel, No. 5in addition to other beauty brands, such as Elizabeth Arden or Revlon. He has paraded for the main fashion houses in catwalks around the world.

Lauren Hutton, active at age 81

Lauren Hutton It is his 81 years Another of the models that does not give up your work. In the 70s and 80s it was one of the most sought -sighted ‘tops’ and the first to sign an exclusive contract with a beauty brand, Revlon. The success in the catwalks opened the film doors, participating in films such as American Gigoló, along with Richard Gere. Hutton is still active and in recent years he has participated in Campaigns with Calvin Kleinhas climbed to the catwalk with brands like Valentino and has starred in magazine covers.

Daphne Self, 96 years and starring fashion editorials

Daphne Self It is another of the longest models in the world. Has 96 years And, although withdrawal from the catwalks, it continues to participate in fashion publishers in its Natal Britain. Daphne Cumfe became famous in the 40s and 50s, but from the 90s, the 70s have returned to resume the model work, after participating in a campaign of the British chain Marks & Spencer.

Jan de Villeneuve, working at 80

Jan de Villeneuve It is another model that, with almost 80 yearsIt remains active, as its Instagram profile demonstrates, in which you share your work. In the 60s he paraded for great fashion firms and starred in Vogue covers and other magazines. He retired when she was a mother, but in the 80s she reappeared again, participating in parades and starring editorials for different fashion brands.

Alicia Borràs, the Spanish model who resumed her career at 70

In Spain there are also models of more than 70 years like Alicia Borràs. The Menstorcan was Miss Spain in 1965, and second lady of honor of Miss Universe. His career was closely linked to Pertegaz and other Spanish designers of the time such as Carmen Mir and Pedro Rodríguez. After retiring to Loso 27, he resumed his career in maturity. In 2016 he starred in an unequal campaignreappeared on the catwalks by Andrés Sardá and participated in different fashion publishers.