Tailor Made: Legendary Brooklyn Tailor Martin Greenfield
September 8, 2016
In a nod to New York Fashion Week, meet 88 year old Martin Greenfield, the legendary Brooklyn tailor. Greenfield’s arrival in the US in 1947 was part of the sweep of history: He was liberated from Auschwitz as a 15 year old sole survivor of his family and personally shook…
Age Appropriate: A Style Blogger For The 50+
July 21, 2016
With an eye toward guiding you to current styles for your current age, British blogger Alyson Walsh is one hip and elegant woman. This freelance journalist and former magazine editor features commentary, photos and interviews on her stylish blog, “That’s Not My Age.” With regular postings on everything from clothes…
Tattoo You: Judi Dench Gets Inked At Age 81
July 14, 2016
On screen, Dame Judi Dench often portrays unconventional and courageous older women. Apparently, her off screen persona is no different. On the occasion of her 81st birthday, as a gift from her daughter, Dench received her first tattoo, with the age-appropriate “carpe diem” inscribed on her wrist. Older customers represent…
Knit 1 Purl 2: The Senior Knitters Of High Fashion Handbags
July 7, 2016
For the knitters in one retirement community in California, there’s not a baby blanket or beanie in sight. Instead, their talents have been put to use to produce the elegant and fashionable purses manufactured by Sarah Oliver Handbags. Hand knit in California by a group known as the Purlettes +1,…
It’s In Vogue: Harvey Nichols Celebrates Vogue With A Model For The Ages
May 12, 2016
Turns out that Queen Elizabeth is not the only Britain celebrating a special birthday this year. Celebrating its own centennial, British Vogue is being feted by the fashionable folks of London, including the luxury retailer Harvey Nichols. To mark the occasion of 100 years of British Vogue, this department store…
Wear It Wisely: Iris Apfel Has Designs On Your Medical Alert Systems:
May 5, 2016
94 year old style icon Iris Apfel has a distinct look and bold point of view when it comes to fashion. Perhaps you’ve seen her in Albert Maysles’s documentary Iris, or viewed her fashion choices in society photographs. One of her latest projects, however, has a more serious purpose. Iris…