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Embraced Aging

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Boomers rewind our disposable culture by embracing elderly icons


Implications - As the boomers grow older, they are taking their pop culture icons along with them. Consumers want to see a bit of themselves in the personalities presented to them by the media. In short, 60 today is not the same as 60 a generation ago, and pop-culture is now intrigued by age.
 Score:
5.8
Hot
Top 6 Examples:
526,888 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Feb 09 - Feb 10
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Featured Examples


Celebrating Senior Beauty
 Score:
5.7
Peaked and Viral
344,213 Clicks in 211 w
Pub: May 2, 09

Celebrating Senior Beauty

Erwin Olaf's ‘Mature' Models Are Over 70 Years Old
Famed Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf rebels against society’s obsession with youth in his photography series, ‘Mature.’ The provocative series features models in their seventies wearing scandalously racy… [More]

Senior Supermodels
 Score:
6.2
Peaked and V. Hot
45,617 Clicks in 219 w
Pub: Mar 10, 09

Senior Supermodels

80 Year Old Daphne Selfe Continues to Hit Catwalks After 60 Years
This woman is beautiful. She is also the world’s oldest supermodel. Fantastic! 80-year-old Daphne Selfe has been modeling for SIXTY years and offers show goers a refreshing change from the skinny young… [More]

Racy Seniors
 Score:
6
Peaked and Hot
74,584 Clicks in 212 w
Pub: Apr 27, 09

Racy Seniors

Terry Richardson's ‘Mom' Photo Set Glamorizes Old Age
Photographer Terry Richardson shows that his being controversial and scandalous runs in the family in his special photo project, ‘Mom.’ The acclaimed photographer captures his own mother in his trademark… [More]

Middle-Aged Catwalkers
 Score:
5.7
Peaked and Warm
17,312 Clicks in 221 w
Pub: Feb 21, 09

Middle-Aged Catwalkers

Golden Girl Pamela Anderson Models at 40 For Richie Rich
Pamela Anderson rocked the Fashion Week runway for Richie Rich. The former Bay Watch star donned a new bathing suit to grace the catwalk. Gold lamé and glitter completed the unflattering look. Hollywood… [More]

Inking Grandmas
 Score:
5.4
Peaked and Warm
27,279 Clicks in 199 w
Pub: Jul 27, 09

Inking Grandmas

Colin Dale and Karen Fredso Prove That Tattoos are for Everyone
Although tattooing someone’s hands and face is illegal in Denmark, tattoo artist Colin Dale could not resist fulfilling the birthday wish of Karen Fredso. Karen is 103 years of age and to celebrate, she… [More]

Eccentric Elderly Fashion
 Score:
5.4
Peaked and Warm
17,883 Clicks in 204 w
Pub: Jun 23, 09

Eccentric Elderly Fashion

Advanced Style Blog Proves Fashion Sense Doesn't Expire
27-year-old Ari Cohen respects his elders so much that he has created a blog to document their impeccable taste in clothing. While the fashion elite in New York are usually thought of as youth, Cohen’s… [More]


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