I’m an old lady at heart. I love comfy shoes, novels by Barbara Kingsolver, hot rollers for my hair, and herbal tea. I’ve long suspected that the women who blossomed in the 40′s and 50′s have a thing or two to teach youngish spring chickens when it comes to fashion, but after cruising through Advanced Style, I knew I was right. What joyful, vibrant, unforgiveably stylish women! Their crazy sunglasses and lipstick and pins and jackets actually make me excited to grow old.
And maybe others are catching on? Below are some backstage shots from Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Fall 2011 show, which actually manage to make gray hair look enviable. Love it! (Fun fact: it was Jean-Paul Gaultier who costumed all of The Fifth Element. Remember that one? How can you forget Mila Jovovich in what looks to be only white medical tape?)
