12 Models Who Still Rock the Runway After 50 and Prove Age Is Just a Number
People
03/31/2022

Runway models usually start their careers at a very young age and retire in their thirties. But nowadays, the fashion industry is becoming more and more inclusive, and we can see older models during fashion week more often. Some of them are old-school supermodels returning to the catwalk, while others began modeling at an older age.
Bright Side admires the models who are reshaping the fashion industry and proving that age shouldn’t stand in anyone’s way.
1. Cindy Crawford for Savage x Fenty at 55
2. Naomi Campbell for Versace at 51
3. Carmen Dell’Orefice for Guo Pei at 85
4. Helena Christensen for Off-White Womenswear at 53
5. Beverly Johnson for Bibhu Mohapatra at 69
6. Kathy Jacobs for Sports Illustrated at 57
7. Maye Musk for Christian Siriano at 71
8. Christy Turlington for Fendi at 52
9. Patti Hansen for Michael Kors at 62
10. Veronica Webb for Nicole Miller at 54
11. Alva Chinn for Naeem Khan at 70
12. Carol Alt for Dennis Basso at 58
Do you think the fashion industry is becoming more inclusive? What other types of models would you like to see on the runway?
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