Updated June 19th, 2019 at 16:16 IST

These plus 60 models set major fashion goals!

These plus 60 models are setting major fashion statements breaking the stereotypes.

Reported by: Diyali Banerjee
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Life at the 60's doesn't always look forward to retirement, sometimes it means challenging your limits, sometimes it's just the beginning.  While Fashion is considered as something belonging to the youngsters, several people are taking up modeling as their profession post the age of their retirement breaking all stereotypes. These plus 60 models are setting out major fashion goals.

1. Philippe Dumas: Philippe, who was once a  location and unit manager in the French film industry, in his 60's is one of the most popular models in the UK. He joined professional modeling as someone posted his pictures on an image sharing site, that went viral. He took no time to grab the attention of the Modeling agencies and the oldie is signed by six modeling agencies by now.  

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2. Pia Gronning: This 66-year-old Danish model is considered as the epitome of grace and beauty. She made her Hollywood debut in 1974. The model is known for her long silver hairs that she swears will never cut.

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3. Alessandro Manfredini: Alessandro is the Italian beard model who is praised for her silver beard. This penchant for tattoos redefines the way grey-haired men are usually perceived to be having an impeccable sense of style.  Several people compare him to old wine, that gets better with age. 

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4. Yasmina Rossi: This 60 something model is bold enough to overpower the 20 something ones. Rossie who is also a professional photographer and an advanced ceramist reveals that her beauty is influenced by her organic diet. 

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5. Jacky O'Shaughnessy: This 64-year model moved the fashion world with her debut in the fashion world. She was featured by clothing giant 'American Apparel' in their lingerie advert in 2011. As per media reports, O’Shaughnessy who is also known to be an actress gained fame in the fashion world with her photo shoot in which she appeared only in lace underwear. The photographs which were published with a tagline "sexy has no expiration date" got her a lot of appreciation. 

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The second innings for these badass oldies is a media sensation for a while now. This 60s generation is set out to break the narrow beauty stereotypes. Setting out fashion statements, these oldies are the believers of the 'never too late' theory. So what's your plan post-retirement?

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Published July 3rd, 2018 at 20:37 IST