Older models: Maye Musk for James Perse
This is just perfect. Ace Californian t-shirt brand James Perse has used 68-year-old model Maye Musk in its autumn 2016 campaign. A stunning silver haired model dressed in lovely clothes on a beautiful country ranch. Bring it on. Brand photographer Noah Stone confirms that James Perse has been aiming to increase versatility and diversity for a while, saying, ‘We had been looking for older models when Maye Musk came our way. She’s so cool and sophisticated and I love and respect how she is aging gracefully – joyfully.’ Musk’s modelling career has spanned over 50 years – and she still found time to complete two degrees in dietetics and science and give birth to three children (one of whom is tech entrepreneur Elon Musk). Aged 60, Musk stopped colouring her hair and the big modelling contracts came rolling in. On her website, the South African-born polymath states, ‘I love to say, “At 68, I am only just beginning!”‘ Too, right.
I have a couple of James Perse sweatshirts – picked up in NYC years ago and they’re still going strong. Shame the jumpsuit’s not available yet…
So heartening. She looks great.