In this youth-hungry culture, where everyone worships at the alter of youth, fashion can be the cruel mistress in maintaining these youthful expectations. Fashion seems to stop at a certain age and the catwalk and the editorial deal specifically with nymph-like teens and wrinkle-free juvenescence.
Hands up, if like me, you wish to be the Gran that rocks a sequin shift, a blue rinse and hot pink nails? I hope to be that elderly lady in the supermarket that attracts admiring glances; the one who wears animal print at mass and has all the naysayers whispering in hushed tones at her outlandish outfits. Bring on lace, chiffon and leather; bring on pink lips, bring on smouldering eyes…and most imprtantly, bring on wrinkles.
Jean-Francois Aloisi is a photographer who respects and appreciates the little eccentricities that blossom with age and recognises the playfulness and freedom in his older subjects.Check out these dazzling examples of glamourous Grans and Grandads.
G’wan the Granny
