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- Heidi Klum, 52, says women over 50 aren’t “off the shelf” and shouldn’t shrink themselves with age.
- “We are very much on that shelf for everyone to see. Don’t hide in your 50s,” Klum said.
- She joins public figures like Lauren Sánchez Bezos and Chelsea Handler in speaking positively about aging.
Heidi Klum is 52, embracing her wrinkles, and still posing in lingerie, because she said she doesn’t think aging is anything to be ashamed of.
In an interview with People published on Monday, the supermodel spoke about marriage, motherhood, and what it’s like to age in the spotlight.
Klum told People that she is pushing back against the assumption that women in their 50s lose relevance because of their age.
“The biggest misconception [about] being in your 50s is that you are off the shelf. You’re not off the shelf,” Klum said. “We are very much on that shelf for everyone to see. Don’t hide in your 50s.”
The “Project Runway” host added that beauty evolves with time, and she’s “here for the change.”
“If it’s always the same, life is boring,” she said.
Klum, who has four kids with her ex-husband Seal, isn’t afraid to show off her body either.
“I’ve been photographing nude or in lingerie since 1992, way before Instagram,” Klum said. “So for me, it’s nothing new. For the past 15 years, other people are now doing what I’ve been doing for 30 years. Instead of being in my little bottoms in a magazine, I’m on Instagram. It’s the same thing.”
It doesn’t matter that she’s older, she said: “I don’t have this age-shaming or body-shaming thing. I feel like everyone should do what they want to do. I like to run around sexy — even now at 52.”
But it does help to see how perspectives on aging have shifted in recent years, she added.
“Now it’s OK to be older — but it didn’t use to be like that,” she says. “I feel like we’re more welcoming of wrinkles and rolls on our body. Being accepted at every age is amazing. That we’ve changed and come all that way,” Klum said.
She said she isn’t opposed to getting cosmetic enhancements like Botox. Still, she said she sees aging as something to look forward to.
“Don’t we all want to get old? I know we always say that, but it’s the truth. I’m already looking at 60 and 70, hopefully 80 and 90. And if we’re still kicking it then, let’s celebrate,” Klum said.
A representative for Klum did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Business Insider outside regular hours.
Klum joins a growing list of famous women speaking candidly and optimistically about growing older.
In November, Lauren Sánchez Bezos said she never expected to have so much to look forward to after turning 50.
“When I was 20, I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, life is over at 50.’ Let me tell you: It is not, ladies. It is not over,” she said during a “Today” show appearance.
In January, Chelsea Handler said she isn’t afraid of growing older and is excited for all that her 50s would offer.
“My life is exactly what I hoped it would be — it’s more than I hoped it would be. I had no idea what the possibilities were or that I could live a life like this and feel so free,” Handler told Parade.
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Renowned Belgian Artist Isabelle de Borchgrave Passes Away
Isabelle de Borchgrave, celebrated for her innovative paper costumes inspired by historical figures and fashion, died last October at the age of 78, generating significant attention within the art community worldwide. De Borchgrave gained international acclaim for her unique ability to create life-size reproductions of period garments using only paper, a talent that began to flourish after a transformative visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 1994, reports 24brussels.
Born Isabelle Jacobs in Etterbeek, Belgium, in 1946, de Borchgrave’s artistic journey began while she managed a fashion and interior design studio in Brussels. The shock of encountering an 18th-century fashion exhibition ignited her passion for historical garments and the desire to replicate them.
Returning to Belgium, she began to experiment with paper, utilizing materials such as craft paper and patterns used by dressmakers to replicate the soft textures of fabrics. “Paper gives you freedom,” she remarked in an interview, emphasizing its durability compared to fabric.
De Borchgrave’s work gained public attention in 1998 with her exhibition “Papiers à la Mode” at the Musée de l’Impression sur Etoffes in France. This exhibition highlighted her collaboration with costume designer Rita Brown, featuring 300 years of fashion history, including recreations of costumes worn by iconic figures like Marie Antoinette and Coco Chanel.
Her growing recognition led to notable commissions, such as the replication of Jackie Kennedy’s wedding gown in paper for Marshall’s department store in Chicago in 2004.
Artistic Contributions and Legacy
Throughout her career, de Borchgrave worked on various influential projects that highlighted historical fashion. Her second and third major collections explored Italian fashion history, while one of her later collections, “Les Ballets Russes,” celebrated the iconic ballet company.
In her final collection, “Miradas de Mujeres,” inspired by artist Frida Kahlo, de Borchgrave created an immersive universe using over 4 kilometers of paper, showcasing her dedication to translating Kahlo’s world through her art.
De Borchgrave also engaged in collaborations with leading fashion brands and continued to paint and sculpt throughout her career. Her works included designs for wallpaper and tableware, establishing her as a versatile artist in multiple mediums.
Married to Count Werner de Borchgrave d’Altena in 1975, she embraced the title of countess, although she reportedly did not frequently use it. The legacy left by de Borchgrave, through her groundbreaking work with paper fashion, continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.
Premier Chris Minns says he is not questioning the motives of the protesters, just the proposed route of the march
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Organisers of a pro-Palestine protest involving a march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge have vowed to proceed despite the New South Wales government rejecting that route.
On Sunday, the Sydney-based Palestine Action Group announced it would march across the bridge to the US consulate this weekend, veering from its usual course in the near-weekly rally though the CBD.