Age is just a number
Why must a girl put away her heels just because she's in her forties or fifties, especially when one has a better body than her younger counterparts?
It's said that age can take it's a toll - well apparently not; especially when it comes to some of the leading ladies in the world of fashion and glamour. There is a small section of women who just seem to defy ageing and the laws of nature. Their super toned bodies at the age of 40 could give the likes Candice Swanepole and Irina Shayk, who are in their twenties, a run for their money. In the past I have argued both for and against the motion, but today I am forced to recognise that age is just a number. Why must a girl put away her heels just because she's in her forties or fifties, especially when one has a better body than her younger counterparts?
I still maintain that runway models should bow out gracefully after a certain age and this is only because every season means a new collection and younger faces only add an element of novelty and freshness that enhances the collection. However when it comes to branding, one can always argue that there is nothing better than a recognisable face to carry the weight of a campaign, and this is true. Who better to drive home the point then Elle Macpherson, who at the age of 50 proves she isn't called 'The Body' for no rhyme or reason.
The Australian supermodel turned health guru tweeted a holiday snap of herself on a yacht stationed in the Italian Riveria that would make anyone turn green with envy. The post shows her dressed in a sporty grey-yellow and two-piece that does complete justice to her killer abs and lean silhouette. It's hard to believe Macpherson with her incredible body is a mother-of-three. The post shows her sipping on a glass full of greens from her own product range called 'Super Elixir' with a cheeky tag stating "Super greens... After super swim." Her wellness drink is the latest range around the world and has already sold out twice since it hit the stands of London's Selfridges since it's launch on May 22nd.
While many feel that woman should embrace their curves and age gracefully, Elle stands testament of the fact that there's nothing wrong better than clean eating and exercising. Elle confessed to MailOnline that it isn't easy to keep her body, mind and skin in mint condition. The blonde stated that she told her doctor that, "I'm a pescatarian, I don't drink, do drugs or smoke so what else can I do? I wasn't unaware of wellness but something wasn't working for me" Looking at Elle, no one can question how she maintains her supermodel status. This argument extends to some of her contemporaries as well and models like Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Yasmin Le Bon, Brooke Shields, Christy Turlington and Heidi Klum to name a few, all of whom are well in their forties and fifties, are still getting the creme de la creme of campaigns because of their looks, figures and brand value. Even actresses like Nicole Kidman, Denise Richards, Naomi Watts, Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Garner continue to wow on celluloid and the red carpet despite stiff competition from younger names.
Yet another name who challenges age and the ageing process is 43-year-old actress Denise Richards. The yummy-mummy recently donned a diamond encrusted bra for Playboy magazine to prove that 'mothers can still be sexy'. Richards too put her incredible figure on display as she took to the beach with her nine-year-old daughter Lola in La earlier this week.
Heidi Klum is yet another supermodel who continues to bask in the spotlight and earn big bucks. The hot German took it off for a racy picture in where she was posing in sexy negligee, fishnet stockings and thigh high boots in front of a mirror, tagging the Instagram post with a question, "you like my boots?" Lean proteins, fruit and vegetables with an outdoor fitness routine give her a fab figure. She is amongst the so called 'mature' supermodels that are back in the spotlight like never before and gracing fashion glossies and bagging endorsement deals. While Yasmin Le Bon at 49 is the new face of 'Speedo Sculpture' Claudia Schiffer is back as the face of Dolce and Gabbana's fall/winter 2014 campaign and Christy Turlington is endorsing Calvin Klein.
To sum it up theres no right or wrong age. While some endorse the view the younger the better, others seem to think recognition and fame have a far reaching affect despite a more mature age. Ageless beauty and a rocking figure are timeless assets in the world of glamour, but we all know they don't come easy.
Grand motorbike makeover
If there's one thing that men just love, it's their machines; there's no end to how much time they can spend sprucing up a set of wheels if they put their mind to it. However, when it comes to customisation and exclusivity, it's a job best left to the experts. That's where the Mumbai based hot wheels customisation brand Vardenchi Motorcycles comes into the picture.
Vardenchi is the brainchild of bike enthusiast Akshai Varde who started the business for the pure passion of seeing beautiful works of art on the streets of India.
His long standing love for machines led him to the process of customised motorcycle building where each Vardenchi is more like a work of art rather than a hunk of hot metals and wheels. The bikes are customised to cater to its riders' individual needs with stringent quality control techniques that ensure each machine not only looks spectacular but rides with superlative quality. Usually, the Royal Enfield is used as the base but most of the custom parts are created in-house while accessories like wheels and tyres are imported.
Their services include end to end solutions in every area of custom motorcycle building - from sheet metal fabrication, structural fabrication to in-house painting and assembly units. The bikes are all about personality, attitude and looking great. So go ahead and ride on!
India Couture Week begins with a bang
When it comes to the fashion circuit, there's never a dull moment. Currently, the Capital is witness to India's leading fashion event, India Couture Week 2014, which is being held at the Taj Palace Hotel.
Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, who is a favourite amongst brides-to-be, opened the event with his collection 'Ferozabad Express'. The runway was dressed up as train compartments while the collection stayed true to his signature look. Quintessential Sabyasachi elements were belted and draped to give a hint of novelty. Designer Anju Modi, who is fast becoming a favourite amongst the fashion aficionadoss in the Capital, presented a collection in a colour palette far removed from her usual style. 'Manikarnika' featured revival of age-old crafts and motifs inspired by the Ajanta-Ellora caves. Designer Rina Dhaka featured Gotta Patti work for her collection inspired by Rajasthan but stayed true to her formula of roping in some glamour, and this time she picked actresses Malaika Arora Khan and Nimrat Kaur for her collection's preview.
Actresses outshine the jewels at IIJW
Meanwhile in Mumbai, there's another sparkly affair on the runway with the ongoing India International Jewellery Week (IIJW). The event, however is more famous for the many Bollywood showstoppers it can rope in than for any jewellery creations or design elements. Spotted within a three-day span on the runway were actresses such as Parineeti Chopra, Sridevi, Sonam Kapoor, Zarin Khan, Raveena Tandon, Jaqueline Fernandes and Yami Gautum.
Everyone knows diamonds are a girl's best friend and honestly, the hero of the show was definitely all that sparkles and shines. Maybe the organisers can re-think their strategy because all they are doing is promoting Bollywood and not the bling. For those who want a front row seat to see a sea of actresses next time, instead of heading to the box office, just score a few a passes to this event.