# Senior Supermodels 80 Year Old Daphne Selfe Continues to Hit Catwalks After 60 Years By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oap-supermodels-80-year-old-daphne-selfe-hits-the-catwalks-still References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1160606/Supergran-Aged-80-earning-1-000-day-Daphne-Selfe-worlds-oldest-supermodel.html) 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 things](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty) favoured today. Brilliantly, Selfe is also trotting the catwalks for the likes of [Dolce & Gabbana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-pranzo-campaign), Tata-Naka and Michiko Koshino. More please. **Implications** - Daphne Selfe is a representation of the [changing perception of beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-us-the-finger) in today's pop culture. In a society of consumers who are fed up with the predictable, the more unconventional a piece is, the more well received it will be. Consumers are essentially growing bored with the "perfection" they were once obsessed with. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Changing Perception of Beauty:** The rise of older models like Daphne Selfe showcases a shift in pop culture's definition of beauty, presenting disruptive opportunities for brands to challenge traditional ideals of attractiveness. - **Unconventional Modeling:** The popularity of unconventional models in the fashion industry presents disruptive innovation opportunities for designers and brands to create more diverse and inclusive campaigns. - **Consumer Demand for Authenticity:** The increasing consumer preference for authentic representation in fashion and advertising creates disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to feature models of all ages and backgrounds, like Daphne Selfe. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage the rise of older models to challenge existing beauty norms and create more inclusive and progressive campaigns. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can tap into the trend of unconventional modeling to create impactful campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences and promote authenticity. - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can embrace the changing perception of beauty and develop products and campaigns that cater to a wider range of age groups, promoting self-acceptance and inclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Age-Celebrating Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becauseofmyage.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Elder Athlete-Supported Serum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longevity-serum.md) - [Gen X Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/up-next-campaign.md) - [Celebratory Midlife Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stripes-beauty-hotter-than-ever.md) - [Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unseenbeauty-initiative.md) - [Gen X Beauty Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-sims.md) - [Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-and-diana-ross.md) - [Pro-Aging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-us-the-finger.md)