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Christie Brinkley, 72, Reimagines Iconic 1970s Whisky Ads
23 Oct
Summary
- Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 72, stars in a new campaign for Black Velvet Canadian Whisky.
- The campaign reimagines iconic ads Brinkley first appeared in back in 1978.
- Brinkley believes the industry's increased inclusivity allows for older models to be celebrated.
Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 72, is the face of a new campaign for Black Velvet Canadian Whisky, revisiting her modeling career from nearly five decades ago. The project reimagines iconic images Brinkley first posed for in 1978, updating them with a blend of classic spirit and mature elegance.
Brinkley expressed her delight in the concept, calling it a 'continuation' of her earlier work. She felt a sense of emotional connection seeing the new images, recognizing her younger self but now with added confidence and elegance that comes with age. The model views this as proof that 'some things get better with age, whiskey and models.'
She highlighted the industry's positive shift towards inclusivity, stating that being celebrated for her beauty at 72 would not have been possible 50 years ago. Brinkley attributes embracing aging gracefully to a sense of humor, sustained curiosity for life, and maintaining good health. She believes in living each day to the fullest and has let go of the pressure for perfection.
When asked about who she'd share a Black Velvet cocktail with, Brinkley named Jane Fonda, George Clooney, and artist Joni Mitchell, expressing admiration for their contributions and perspectives.
