聚光燈下、伸展台上,一位年過古稀的奶奶級超模,頂著一頭銀白秀髮,以凌厲的眼神與十足的霸氣,攫住眾人目光,她是Carmen Dell'Orefice,全球最資深的模特兒。

1931年在紐約出生的Carmen Dell'Orefice,是位義大利與匈牙利混血兒,13歲時,在公車上被發掘,為了改善家境,她開始了她的模特兒生涯,並以修長的身材與學習過芭蕾的優雅身段,於15歲時登上了時尚雜誌封面,儘管相當年輕就迎向成功,但Carmen Dell'Orefice說,當時的工作與生活,對她而言是嚴肅且孤獨的,她就像是任人擺佈的默片演員一般,漂亮卻沒有個性。

Head, Passenger, Youth, Black hair, Public transport, Snapshot, Drinking, Long hair, Train, pinterest
16歲的Carmen Dell\'Orefice,於與被發掘時相似的公車場景。
Dress shirt, Standing, Formal wear, Collar, Tie, Suit trousers, Blazer, Cloak, Drama, White-collar worker, pinterest
1965年,Carmen Dell\'Orefice身穿紅色大衣與絨毛帽,在美術館內與普普藝術作品合影。

"Today I am in a territory that business considers unmarketable: age and white hair. Slowly, however, I started to own that territory little by little because I stood up for age."

Carmen Dell'Orefice花了大半人生去思索自我、並忠於自我,隨著年齡的增長,她更能誠實地面對自己;勇於做自己與由內而外散發的自信,讓她的優雅與美麗超越歲月與年齡。雖然Carmen Dell'Orefice也曾數度嘗試退休,但她還是屢次重拾模特兒工作,走過無數大大小小的秀場、以其標誌性白髮叱吒時尚圈近70年,她不僅用行動訴說著年齡的無限可能,也不斷挑戰著大眾對於美的既定認知。

Red, Style, Formal wear, Flooring, Gown, Dress, Carpet, Fashion, Costume design, Costume, pinterest
The Heart Truth\'s Red Dress Collection 2005。
Human body, Event, Entertainment, Performing arts, Dress, Hat, Suit, Fashion, Costume accessory, Tie, pinterest
Jackie Rogers 2007 秋季系列。
Human, Stage, Curtain, heater, Fashion, Costume design, Drama, Scene, Acting, Fashion design, pinterest
Guo Pei 2010高級訂製系列。
Leg, Event, Trousers, Human body, Dress, Outerwear, Formal wear, Thigh, Fashion model, Fashion, pinterest
Sherri Hill 2012春季系列。
Clothing, Leg, Sleeve, Shoulder, Human leg, Joint, Pattern, Style, Fashion model, Street fashion, pinterest
Marimekko 2013 春季系列。
Community, Fashion, Helmet, Costume design, Costume, Fashion design, Tradition, Boot, Drama, Dance, pinterest
Marimekko 2013 春季系列。
Event, Fashion show, Runway, Fashion model, Fashion, Performance, Gown, Model, Public event, Haute couture, pinterest
Stephane Rolland 2013春夏高訂系列。
Nose, Human, Long hair, Curtain, Costume, Fictional character, Cg artwork, Step cutting, Fur clothing, Window treatment, pinterest
Elie Tahari 2015 秋季系列發表。
Nose, Mouth, Lip, Finger, Hairstyle, Eye, Skin, Eyebrow, Facial hair, Mammal, pinterest
Elie Tahari 2015 秋季系列發表後台。

"I hope to live to be 100 years old and die wearing high-heeled shoes."

充足的睡眠和運動是Carmen Dell'Orefice永保青春的秘訣,對她來說,保持良好的體態跟心態同樣重要;在工作中保持不變的謙遜與專業、不抱怨不喊累且永遠將笑容掛在臉上,Carmen Dell'Orefice的不老傳奇讓大眾了解,美麗,不是由緊緻光滑的皮膚或烏黑亮麗的秀髮所定義,而是一種發自內心的自信與態度。

Fashion, Glove, Eye shadow, Costume, Eye liner, Fashion model, Makeover, Goth subculture, Cosplay, Body jewelry, pinterest
2011年Alberta Ferretti時裝秀後台。
Eyewear, Glasses, Vision care, Fur clothing, Facial hair, Fur, Beard, Conversation, Natural material, Fictional character, pinterest
兩位銀髮時尚icon:Carmen Dell\'Orefice和Iris Apfel相見歡。
Face, People, Jewellery, Teal, Aqua, Turquoise, Necklace, Day dress, Makeover, One-piece garment, pinterest
模特兒身上的秀服實在太閃啦!
Single-lens reflex camera, Arm, Camera, Lens, Digital camera, Film camera, Reflex camera, Camera lens, Cameras & optics, Digital SLR, pinterest
跟著比爾爺爺一齊化身時尚攝影師!
Clothing, Hairstyle, Dress, Outerwear, Jewellery, Formal wear, Style, Fashion accessory, Fashion model, Fashion, pinterest
正紅的及地大衣搭上白色手套與多層珍珠項鍊,銀白秀髮彷彿是刻意與飾品輝映,完美展現極其高調的奢華優雅。
Fashion, Bag, Blond, Tights, Costume design, Costume, Shoulder bag, Fashion design, Overcoat, Active pants, pinterest
掛上YSL大方格圍巾,稍嫌無趣的黑白穿搭瞬間個性有型。
Clothing, Footwear, Face, Leg, Trousers, Shoe, Shirt, Outerwear, Coat, Style, pinterest
特殊剪裁的西裝外套綴上斜紋領巾,看似不經意的簡約黑白穿搭,實際上卻充滿巧思。
Outerwear, Style, Formal wear, Dress, Fashion, Suit trousers, Vintage clothing, Fashion design, Day dress, One-piece garment, pinterest
穿上氣勢逼人的洋裝式大衣,以沉穩駝色調和過於銳利的艷氣,並搭上典雅的絲質領巾,在強勁氣場下添一分溫潤柔情。
Flooring, Floor, Carpet, Logo, Costume, Rug, Blond, Long hair, Banner, Fashion design, pinterest
繁複鑽飾上衣配上多層次項鍊,並以黑色皮草披肩,道出極致的雍容貴氣。
Sleeve, Floor, Flooring, Scarf, Necklace, Blond, Pleased, Wood flooring, Fashion design, High heels, pinterest
紅與白宛如是她的專屬色系,彰顯氣色又十足吸睛。