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Style for the Ages (and the Aged!)

Not everybody can make white hair and over large glasses look fashionable – but then few carry have the flair of 90-year old socialite and now makeup mogul, Iris Apfel. One of the striking subjects of a new book by Ari Seth Cohen called Advanced Style. The book, like the blog which inspired it, puts New York City’s stylish woman past a certain age on parade. Isabel Wilkinsonis a fashion and arts reporter for the Daily Beast – she sees advanced style as part of a larger trend in a fashion industry no longer hostage to the Waifish Fashionistas in the 16-28 demographic.

Producer's note:

Check this out, even adult diaper maker Depends is on board with their target demographic wearing slightly hipper, more fitted clothing...

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