Old Hands
— by Alyson Walsh
What with French Vogue featuring 10-year-old models and the recent kerfuffle about airbrushing – yes, I’m talking about you L’Oréal – realistic, un-retouched fashion images are hard to come by. But, once you get past 14-year-old Hailee Steinfeld on the cover, there’s a wonderful accessories shoot in the A/W edition of Love magazine. As the stand-first goes, ‘ornately wrought rings are at their most powerful in the hands of those who have lived.’
Discussion (18 Comments)
- Fashionistable says:
I loved these image n LOVE magazine too. All hail Katie Grand for featuring these beautiful shots. Xxxx
- Patti says:
Beautiful images. I have a photographer friend who also shoots hands, and they are so evocative.
-Patti @ NotDeadYet Style
http://notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.com/ - Gail says:
Those hands look very majestic and noble and they're nice to see because most women of a certain age try to hide theirs or perform tricks (Joan Collins) like raising your arm before a photo is taken.
- metscan says:
I feel, that the hands in the pictures have really earned the showy rings.
My right hand fingers are crooked ( traumas ), but yet I wear my biggest ring on my right hand ring finger – without shame. - Tiffany says:
Wow. I know my mother stopped wearing her favourite rings 'because my hands are ugly now' and I think that's so sad. I already have crone hands because they've always been thin and veiny but it won't stop me wearing rings!
- Bourbon&Pearls says:
Absolutely love this, I've always had crone's hands too, so many people comment on them – rude hounds!
- northeastchic says:
I can remember as a child being facinated by my grandmothers aging hands. Too me they where beauriful. As are those images. Thanks for sharing.
BTW – Lovely blog.
- Semi Expat says:
About time a realistic promotion was used and this is great.. Makes such an impact (and I seriously lust after the ring first pic on right). Also from your previous post am very partial to a Big Pant too (Mr SE does not like them but they are mega comfortable and I think can look very stylish as the ones in your last photograph). And would LOVE to meet up if I can fit in a trip to London when I am back in UK – great idea TNMA! XX
- Wildernesschic says:
I love this too.. i have old lady hands.. hard work and experience.. not enough care.. but these photos are beautiful xx
- Judith says:
These images are magnificent! Makes me proud to be a crone.
- Carolynn Cecilia says:
I absolutely love hands. And I love when they show age. It feels to regal to me.
This a wonderful blog you've got here. I'm so happy I've found it.
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Oh, this is so heartening!