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Daphne Selfe, 97, Fashion Icon, Dies
23 Mar
Summary
- Daphne Selfe, Britain's oldest supermodel, passed away at 97.
- She relaunched her career at age 70, becoming a fashion icon.
- Selfe starred in campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana and British Vogue.
Britain's oldest supermodel, Daphne Selfe, passed away at the age of 97. Her family announced her death on Monday, stating it was from natural causes.
Selfe's career spanned seven decades, beginning in the late 1940s after winning a modelling competition. She took a break to raise her three children but remarkably restarted her career at 70, following her husband's death in 1997.
Her late-career renaissance saw her walk for London Fashion Week in 1998. This led to a feature in British Vogue and signing with the prestigious Models 1 agency, where she remained for over 20 years.
Selfe became a symbol of the 'greynaissance,' a movement celebrating older women in fashion. She graced campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Nivea, Gap, and Primark, and was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Dedicated to fitness and well-being, Selfe practiced yoga from age 20 and continued ballet and Pilates. She founded the Daphne Selfe Academy in 2015 to share her industry experience, emphasizing professionalism and healthy living.
She was also vocal about beauty standards, advocating for natural aging and a radiant smile over cosmetic procedures. Selfe encouraged everyone to pursue new endeavors regardless of age, stating, "It's never too late."
