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If you think that fashion is a young man's game then take a look at these pictures to see how wrong you are.
They're part of a series called "Advanced Style: Older and Wiser" and the man behind the camera is Ari Seth Cohen. The photographer travelled the world, visiting countries including South Africa, Sweden, Italy and Australia, in order to prove that style has nothing to do with age and everything to do with attitude. All of his subjects are 60+ years of age, but we're sure you'll agree that it isn't their years that these photographs highlight but their impeccable sense of style.
The photographer has recently released a book showcasing his best pictures. It's available to buy here.
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Hayley Mathieson 9 years ago
I want to be like this beautful lady When I get older and wiser x
Holland VanDieren 9 years ago
Then that's a marvelously fit and pretty pooch with her.
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Barbara Pasqua 6 years ago
These models are beautiful, but thin, most people over 65 are overweight
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Holland VanDieren 9 years ago
The petticoat, blooming bag, wicked ankle-straps, picture hat ... BAM! Gorgeous.
Lorna Ramson 9 years ago
Tall and very slim. Not like most seniors. She does look beautiful though ????.
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IAmBecauseWeAre 9 years ago
Would love to hang out with this guy! Bet he's got some stories to tell
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Jo Hitchin 9 years ago
No it's not Jenny Kee! But both ladies are very cool :)
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Holland VanDieren 9 years ago
Love the newsprint jacket paired with drop earrings that look like comic strip decoupage.
Sindi Stack 4 years ago
With that coat you always have something to read while waiting in the doctor's office. LOL
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Leonorra Ward 9 years ago
Living the dream... how we all want to end our days... Lovely leathergoods, great pins too xx
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Marilyn Paige 9 years ago
Those clothes would upstage anyone else--younger or older. She looks like we just happened to catch her between tennis lesson, painting class, volunteering at a women's shelter, and meeting her best friends for drinks.
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melmagicspell 9 years ago
Phenomenal. If you cant use youth and beauty, use style and impact. Very strong.
Eva Slembrouck 9 years ago
I guess it's way easier to be stylish when you have the money to buy designer clothes :P
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Susan Ramsay 9 years ago
I'm glad they included the men. I like all of them.
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Susan R 3 years ago
If that’s Vivienne Westwood then that’s a nice look for her she usually dresses horribly. Which I don’t get because she makes beautiful clothes. It’s a head scratcher.
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Douglas Allardyce 9 years ago
I think it would be ultimately kewl to see her walking down 5th Ave!
Ari Seth Cohen 7 years ago
Valerie Von Sobel is her name. She runs a wonderful foundation and lives in LA
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samantha iza 9 years ago
at first because of the hair and those glasses i thought she was a boy
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chachkimooch 9 years ago
I love everything here but the dress. It looks like it's made from cloth napkins...
Susan Davis 9 years ago
Love the look. The hat reminds me of a dandelion ready to blow the seeds....
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Shaheris Suhel 9 years ago
And some people say pink is for only girls. And here totally rocks in it.
Kim Lee 9 years ago
Pink was originally only for men, as it was said to resemble the stains a man could have on him after battle. Blue was meant only for women, as it was thought dainty and reminded people of flowers. In the late 1800s, clothing companies started warring with each other, trying to decide once and for all what was for boys and what was for girls. Needless to say, it wasn't "settled" until near the middle of the 20th Century. Hell, "manly" men who went on to become revered U.S. Presidents back then had pictures of them wearing pink dresses as babies. It's hilarious how people now put so much "gender" emphasis on something that started as a marketing ploy...
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Amber Ravenscroft 9 years ago
Disproving that ridiculous myth that older women shouldn't have long hair down
Sara Hime 9 years ago
A bunch of older people I know have long white hair and they all make it look super amazing.
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Brigit Russell 9 years ago
This is the same lady who was wearing the Adidas high tops. I think she is beautiful and in such great shape. She looks like she does yoga as she is toned but not too muscly. I wonder who she is???
9 years ago
Her name is Sarah Jane Adams, and she recently signed with Grey Model Agency in New York
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This beautiful lady listened when we told her to stay out of the sun...perfect skin!
Polina Racheeva 9 years ago
That moment when an elderly woman is fitter than you...what's your excuse?
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Esther Williams-Simmons 5 years ago
A fusion of classy with accents of pizzazz!! This is a lovely stylish couple!
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Sindi Stack 4 years ago
OMG, they have to be going to a Haloween party. At least the 3 on the left. But the outfit on the right is ME.
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Sindi Stack 4 years ago
Another nice looking outfit. I would definitely wear something like this.
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Emerald Watters 9 years ago
Well those question marks were supposed to be <3. Bored Panda doesn't like emojis. I need those shoes in my life.
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Charlene Adams 9 years ago
some of these ladies would have nailed it with a little editing . Like those shoes are killer but with that bag and earrings and shirt no . Just my opinion though .
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Sindi Stack 4 years ago
Ditch that jacket as men in flowers don't do a thing for any ladies. But like the rest.
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Victoria Rey Piuma 9 years ago
I think it's part of the dress itself look at the shoulders
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Sindi Stack 4 years ago
This is the only outfit in the whole bunch that makes sense. Well kinda maybe.
Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
I like the "neckpiece" the best! Also, she looks magnificent; wish I had her legs :D
Nancy Senter 5 years ago
Full marks for the necklace, think how much better with 3/4 or elbow sleeves.
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
Her hair is really pretty; most blues or purples turn an unpleasant shade of grey. Not the "stylish" type.
Linn Tara Lenby 9 years ago
No no no! There's a difference between being stylish and chic and just look like you worked on a strip club all your life - and never retired....
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
MAGNIFICENT! Not many people could rock this, but I think she does.
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
Love the vibrant colors, but could never get away with the yellow. Washes me out or something; not a good look on me, sigh.
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
I admit I couldn't carry off the hat in a million years, but it's cool.
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Sindi Stack 4 years ago
ya gotta be kiddin. I would never go out in public looking like that or my friends would have me committed. I am a stylish senior and not a bag lady.
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Holland VanDieren 9 years ago
I adore her unposed attitude and outfit that looks genuine, not like it'd been styled by a professional. Pretty gal, too!
Maggie Grover Bacher 9 years ago
love those boots! this was her style before "the young people" started wearing it. if she wants to tigger, let her. who doesn't love tigger?
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Naima Ivansdóttir 9 years ago
green's one of the most difficult colours to wear... expecially when that bright, definitely not for everyone. she's rockin'it
Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
Lovely. Sadly, I'd be the one ripping the sleeves right out the door...
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
So, how do you know she's not sporting money too?
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
I probably couldn't keep the scarf on, as I have scoliosis, but Love the Look!
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9 years ago
Are you this rude and negative in real life, or just on the internet?
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9 years ago
These women are friends of mine, and are absolutely delightful. They have fun with their clothing, and don't make negative remarks about people who don't dress like them.
Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
I couldn't carry off any of the hats but love the combination of styles!
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Maureen Weekes 5 years ago
Sorry, it wasn't, that's a Vlisco print, made in Holland and something I liked very much. Boght it and had it custom made. You women are very catty. Pity you for being so mean.
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
I agree that the hat detracts somewhat from the ensemble, but it's still striking.
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
I'd really like to see this suit with a navy fedora; bet it would be amazing!
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Jean-Marc Dos Santos 9 years ago
It's not about whether you like it or not ... it's about style and obviously the winner of the cats playing with ball of yarn t-shirt goes to Elizabeth Gorman
Victoria Rey Piuma 9 years ago
Nah, that's just the reflection of your small mind.
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
A bit too much black for me, but if it's her style, it's her style.
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
Stunning once again! The contrasting fan & bag are perfect accents.
Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
What on here do you like? It's sad to read so many unkind comments.
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
The glasses freak me out a bit, but hey, I'm not wearing them.
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Maggie Grover Bacher 9 years ago
awesome jacket! love the attitude of her pose. beautiful and classy
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Victoria Rey Piuma 9 years ago
It doesn't even have anything to do with this picture!
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jevais 9 years ago
The Queen of England should look up this lady and have herself re-looked. Much more fun than her actual look.
Maria Isabel Katto 9 years ago
The Queen of England has always been an old bore...Stylishly speaking
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Mary Alice Lynch 8 years ago
I think she would look much more beautiful if she would smile in one of these pics. Before you say it, I know, she is supposed to look tough in this one. But darn, I would like to see a smile.
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Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
Why do you bother looking and commenting, if you hate these pictures so much?
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Maggie Grover Bacher 9 years ago
do your thang girl! i love the earrings and bracelets. not the combo i would choose, but she is doing HER thing.
Jean-Marc Dos Santos 9 years ago
She reminds me of Anna Piaggi...Style is not caring about what people think or what the fashion norms are .....it's becoming art and to make you smile
Janine Hunt-Jackson 5 years ago
I get a kick out of what must be eyeglass cases as her necklace!
9 years ago
Why don't you just go take your rude comments somewhere else?
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Shannon Prestegard 9 years ago
Are they real people walking down the street or model and designers? I love the Chanel lady in the wheel chair!!
Bonnie Jones 9 years ago
Every single one of them....Beautiful! Love the clothes. Love the style.
Susan Ramsay 9 years ago
Amen to that. I'm 74 and still rockin' (and I don't mean in a chair on the porch!)
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Sophia Britner Montgomery 8 years ago
Www.advanced.style is where you need to go for more inspiring pics. The author has 2 books out on the subject of stylish seniors!!!
Linda Thompson 2 years ago
If you think that fashion is a young man's game then these pictures will prove how wrong you are. They're part of a series called "Advanced Style: Older and Wiser" and the man behind the camera is Ari Seth Cohen. I loved the way you depicted that fashion is for everyone.
Paula Moyes 5 years ago
So much lovely individuality in these people. Still being who they are.
Sherry Bennett 5 years ago
I was wowed by each and every one of these beautiful photos. Inspiring!!!!
Sophia Britner Montgomery 8 years ago
Www.advanced.style that is what you wnat for great photos and the author has 2 books on the subject!!
Shannon Prestegard 9 years ago
Are they real people walking down the street or model and designers? I love the Chanel lady in the wheel chair!!
Bonnie Jones 9 years ago
Every single one of them....Beautiful! Love the clothes. Love the style.
Susan Ramsay 9 years ago
Amen to that. I'm 74 and still rockin' (and I don't mean in a chair on the porch!)
Load More Replies... Sophia Britner Montgomery 8 years ago
Www.advanced.style is where you need to go for more inspiring pics. The author has 2 books out on the subject of stylish seniors!!!
Linda Thompson 2 years ago
If you think that fashion is a young man's game then these pictures will prove how wrong you are. They're part of a series called "Advanced Style: Older and Wiser" and the man behind the camera is Ari Seth Cohen. I loved the way you depicted that fashion is for everyone.
Paula Moyes 5 years ago
So much lovely individuality in these people. Still being who they are.
Sherry Bennett 5 years ago
I was wowed by each and every one of these beautiful photos. Inspiring!!!!
Sophia Britner Montgomery 8 years ago
Www.advanced.style that is what you wnat for great photos and the author has 2 books on the subject!!
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