Snakes as necklaces and men as handbags: Document gets a lesson in playful elegance from women who know how to command a room.
‘Aging gracefully’ is an area of expertise for the French—and not just for their wine and cheese. They uphold that beauty, too, enriches with the years, granting women an aura of confidence that empowers them to define aging on their own terms. So while aging denotes wisdom, it can also unlock a new level of playfulness. As Guillaume Roemaet captures 5 models from Silver Model Management in an abandoned Paris apartment, Document asks them about their age-defying beauty philosophies; their responses emphasize self-respect—without taking themselves too seriously.
Jacket by Aganovich.
The first rule of beauty is… choose the eyes or the lips, never put strong make up on both.
Elegance at every age means… have your own style, don’t be a fashion victim.
A lady should never… be vulgar.
A lady should always… know how to behave in society.
A lady should arrive at a party with… a smile—and on time.
In a room full of unfamiliar faces, make an unforgettable first impression by… introducing yourself to everybody.
Top by Gucci. Ring model’s own.
The first rule of beauty is… naturally illuminate.
Elegance at every age means… symphony and harmony with who you are.
A lady should never… walk and sit like a man.
A lady should always… wear lipstick.
A lady should arrive at a party with… a bodyguard.
In a room full of unfamiliar faces, make an unforgettable first impression by… smiling, with a snake worn as a necklace.
Renate wears bra model’s own. Jacket and skirt by Richard Quinn. Earrings by Chanel. Ring model’s own.
The first rule of beauty is… to look as natural as possible. Go easy on it.
Elegance at every age means… being yourself and taking care of yourself.
A lady should never… be vulgar.
A lady should always… [be] elegant. Even in jeans.
A lady should arrive at a party with… a very good-looking man.
In a room full of unfamiliar faces, make an unforgettable first impression by… looking glamorous and sexy.
Tanya wears top by Fendi. Pants by Chanel.
The first rule of beauty is… to sublimate me!
Elegance at every age means… style.
A lady should never… be vulgar!
A lady should always… be glamorous.
A lady should arrive at a party with… a younger, handsome man as a handbag.
In a room full of unfamiliar faces, make an unforgettable first impression by… walking in with confidence because I’m worth it!
Mino wears dress by Halpern. Coat and shoes by Gucci. Hat by Marc Jacobs. Earrings by Balenciaga. Necklace by Chanel. Gloves by Dents. Bag by Alaia.
The first rule of beauty is… clean skin.
Elegance at every age means… a natural look.
A lady should never… go out with her bodyguard.
A lady should always… please herself.
A lady should arrive at a party with… a hat and a cigarette.
In a room full of unfamiliar faces, make an unforgettable first impression by… saying nothing, staying strange and untouchable.
Models Sylvia Gobbel, Agnès Tassel, Renate Z, Tanya Drouginska, and Mino Sassy at Silver Model Management. Hair Yumiko Hikage. Makeup Holly Silius. Creative Directon and Set Design Kaduri Elyashar. Photo Assistant Kevin Drelon. Fashion Intern Caitlin Brown. Production Kitten Production. Post-production Sheriff + Post Production Dpt.
