The old saying goes that age is just a number, however, in today's society that can be pretty hard to believe. In general, we are constantly told that the modern standards of beauty are 20-something adults who are toned and tanned. But while society is undoubtedly ageist, one woman is paving the way for breaking these barriers by proving age is just a number and by landing a swimwear modelling contract at the age of 61.
While most swimwear companies tend to use young women in order to market their latest range of clothing, one company decided to opt for a different tactic. Yazemeenah Rossi, is a 61-year-old model who has become the new face of swimwear line that is a collaborative work between online shop The Dreslyn and a lingerie company called Land of Women. The purpose of the project is to eliminate the hyper-sexuality of swimwear advertising and the company said they picked Rossie because of her grace and elegance in front of the camera.
Taylor Corcia, the founder of Dreslyn said that the decision was an easy one, saying: “this is a woman who radiates health and vitality. She’s confident, she’s a visual artist, she takes care of herself. [This line is] all about being a person who’s well-lived and well-travelled and has intelligence and confidence, and letting that shine through.”
Rossi was born in France, raised in Corsica and now resides in Malibu. She claims that the secrets to her youthful looks are simple - she eats well and looks after her skin.
“There is no big secret,” she said. “All I have ever done is eat organic food – long before it became trendy.”
“I come from a very simple background where we used olive oil to cook with. Olive oil was used on our hair and skin – nothing else.The media makes us believe that we need this or that to have a great skin so that products can be sold."
“The best thing for the skin is to eat enough healthy fats on a daily basis and to oxygenate well while exercising. I never eat processed, frozen, microwaved or low-fat foods,” she said.
The model goes on to say that she still uses oil for her skin and that she also uses rapeseed oil in her trademark white hair. On top of this, Yasmin claims to use a scrub of sugar and olive oil and eats an avocado every day, along with organic meats and fish.
While we can't all age like Yasmin, she proves that you don't have to be defined by your age. Her healthy eating habits should serve as an inspiration for those of us who want to try and remain in youthful into the latter stage of our lives. But if this campaign proves anything, it's that young or old, we are all beautiful.
It's no secret that renowned fashion designer, Vera Wang, looks fantastic for her age.
In fact, she looks just as youthful as she did decades ago, despite being almost halfway through her seventh decade, at 74 years old.
She's recently become the talk of social media as fans of the iconic fashionista still can't believe she manages to stay looking so youthful. Fortunately, she's often shared tips on how she manages to stay looking so much younger than her age.
While a lot of it is obviously down to her fantastic genes, the New York-born entrepreneur has admitted, however, that her secret doesn't necessarily involve going to the gym or having a strict diet.
Vera Wang has often opened up about tips she has for maintaining a youthful appearance. Credit: Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
In 2022, Wang participated in an interview for BBC 100 Women, where she frankly discussed the ageism she's experienced after receiving attention online for her youthful appearance. During the interview Wang said that, other than having a good night's sleep, another thing she "values" is having a vodka cocktail at the end of the day - she said it helps her "transition from a very intense work schedule" to a "bit of a private life".
Elsewhere during the discussion, Wang admitted that her role in the fashion industry has helped contribute to her youthful appearance. "I've been in fashion since I was 19 years old. Not in front of the camera, behind it. I never thought about youth, probably because I work with the most beautiful women in the world on a daily basis," she said.
"And because of that I more envision them as my muses, and maybe it's a way of dealing with aging that is productive. So I always said that vodka cocktail, a lot of sleep, but work - work is the magic elixir," she added.
The industry icon - who has dressed everyone from Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande to Gwen Stefani and Mariah Carey - also revealed that she never thought of "going way out of my way" to preserve her youth "in a fanatical, obsessive way".
Several years earlier, in 2016, Wang explained her workout routine to Harper's Bazaar, where she said that she concentrates on doing small bouts of exercise consistently. "I usually lift weights, not much - two pounds and three pounds. It takes me a total of five minutes," she said, adding that one thing she never skips is lunch.
"I go through phases with what I eat for lunch," she continued. "I like sashimi with brown rice and vegetables, Chinese steamed broccoli with chicken and rice, or the artichoke salad or fish from Sant Ambroeus."
As well as changing up what she munches on for lunch, she told the outlet that she prefers to only drink water, having stopped drinking Diet Coke in 2010. "That was the hardest thing I ever gave up," Wang admitted.
Well, there we have it! A five-minute weightlifting sesh and a vodka cocktail? I'm sure many people wouldn't have a problem with that routine!
When thinking about Vera Wang, many want to know how to get their hands on one of her gorgeous wedding gowns.
But, what some astounded fans are really wanting to know is how the designer - who turned 73 this year - still looks so youthful.
On an Instagram post celebrating Wang’s birthday, many admirers commented on how good she looked for 73.
One Instagram user commented: “73 must be the new 33 because you are ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS", with another fan gushing: "Gosh share your secret please you look like [you're] 30."
Speaking on the subject of age earlier this year, Wang revealed some of the secrets to her youthful looks.
The fashion icon told BBC’s 100 Women one of her tricks was “sleep” and a “vodka cocktail at the end of the day” because it helps her to transition from work mode into her private life.
I don’t know about you, but a vodka cocktail and a nap after a long day to stay young sounds excellent.
Wang continued to explain the impact of her work on her appearance: “I have been in fashion since I was 19 years old. Not in front of the camera, behind it.
“I never thought about youth. Probably because I work with the most beautiful women in the world, on a daily basis. And because of that, I [more] envision them as my muses. And maybe it’s a way of dealing with aging that is productive.”
So, the answer - something you may not want to hear- is work, the businesswoman admitted: “Work is the magic elixir.”
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The designer hasn’t always been in the fashion world though. She devoted 16 years of her life to be a serious athlete, trying to qualify for the Olympics as a figure skater, she told the BBC.
Because of this, Wang recognizes the importance of exercising to stay fit and to keep her body looking youthful.
In an article with Harpers Bazaar where she listed her daily routine, Wang said: “I usually lift weights, not much- two pounds and three pounds. It takes me a total of five minutes. I’ve also begun trying to meditate, which is the hardest thing I’ve ever learned.”
Another element to consider when looking after your body is your diet. The fashion icon also appreciates the importance of eating well.
She told Harpers Bazaar: “I never miss a meal; I have to feed my brain.
“I like sashimi with brown rice and vegetables, Chinese steam broccoli with chicken and rice, or the artichoke salad or fish from Sant Ambroeus.”
Wang also sacrificed Diet Coke, saying it was the “hardest thing I ever gave up” choosing to now drink only water.
Despite this, the businesswoman is extremely laid back when it comes to her lifestyle, and she knows it is okay to treat herself occasionally.
Whatever it is that she is doing, Vera Wang certainly looks incredible for her age and we want whatever it is in her water that is keeping her so youthful!
Vera Wang's age-defying looks are captivating social media, leaving fans stunned at her seemingly perpetual youthfulness. The celebrated New York-born entrepreneur - who turns 74 today - frequently shares the secrets behind her youthful glow.
Her appearance is undoubtedly a testament to her exceptional genes, but she reveals that her secrets to ageing gracefully go beyond frequent gym visits or a strict diet regimen. During an eye-opening interview with BBC 100 Women last year, she discussed the ageism she experienced after garnering online attention for her vibrant looks.
Wang unveiled her two key ingredients for maintaining her zest for life: a good night's sleep and a relaxing vodka cocktail to transition from a "very intense work schedule" to her "bit of a private life."
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Throughout the interview, Wang candidly acknowledged the influential role her career in fashion played in preserving her youthful aura. "I've been in fashion since I was 19 years old. Not in front of the camera, behind it. I never thought about youth, probably because I work with the most beautiful women in the world on a daily basis," she stated.
Her approach to dealing with ageing is both productive and inspiring: "I more envision them as my muses, and maybe it's a way of dealing with ageing that is productive. So I always said that vodka cocktail, a lot of sleep, but work - work is the magic elixir," Wang shared. The acclaimed designer, known for working with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Gwen Stefani, and Mariah Carey, also affirmed that she never obsessively went out of her way to maintain her youthful appearance.
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In an earlier 2016 conversation with Harper's Bazaar, Wang detailed her workout regime, which surprisingly comprises short, consistent bouts of exercise. "I usually lift weights, not much - two pounds and three pounds. It takes me a total of five minutes," she divulged, adding that one thing she never misses is a nourishing lunch.
Her eclectic lunch menu varies from sashimi with brown rice and vegetables to Chinese steamed broccoli with chicken and rice, or an artichoke salad or fish from Sant Ambroeus. As part of her healthy lifestyle, she also shifted her beverage preference from Diet Coke to water back in 2010, labeling it as "the hardest thing I ever gave up."
So, Vera Wang's secret to a youthful appearance? A five-minute weightlifting session and a wind-down vodka cocktail. Here's hoping that adopting her regime may sprinkle a dash of her timeless elegance on us all!
Last week, wedding dress designer Vera Wang wowed the internet with a series of stunning snaps that may have proven that the Fountain of Youth does exist and that Wang has got exclusive access to it (along with Keanu Reeves and Salma Hayek).
Yes, she may be best known for her timeless bridal gowns, but it also turns out that the American fashion designer can also turn back time on herself when rocking some leisurewear.
Sharing a series of posts and snaps with her 127,000 followers, Wang posed in a series of laidback outfits, that perfectly showed off her toned stomach and slender legs. Check out the pics below - but just remember, she's 70!!
In one outfit, Wang rocks a bright orange crop top, white shorts, and bold sunglasses. In another, she pairs the same white shorts with a grey tank top, gray paisley bandana, and a killer pair of heels.
Now, Wang has revealed what she does to keep herself looking so young.
One Instagram user called Rosalee took to the comments section of one of Wang's recent snaps, and asked the question we were all asking in our heads. "I need my stomach to be like yours. What’s your routine?", she asked. asked a woman named Rosalee.
Mercifully, Wang replied, "Work, sleep, a vodka cocktail, not much sun."
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I won't lie, I feel like I already achieve 75% of that list, and I certainly don't feel any younger.
In more snaps, the 70-year-old fashion icon got all dressed up on the patio in a bright orange gown, complete with matching face mask and black heeled boots.
In the third series of snaps, Wang pairs a t-shirt and Adidas leggings with a pair of white heels and a bold necklace. She shared the images with Harper's Bazaar for the magazine's #BazaarHopeAtHome survey.
Wang told the publication that she is currently quarantined in Miami with her "workday fashion family," and as a result, she's been taking some fashion risks and exercising more than usual. She said:
"All of them are extremely fit, which pushed me to 'work out' most days. [My quarantine group] being a hardcore fashion group, and me having my lifelong obsession with leggings, I had the opportunity to actually 'play' with clothes, something even a fashion designer rarely has the luxury of doing."
She also stated that the picture above: "depicts my personal conflict between loving athleisure clothing but dreading the treadmill!"
Vera Wang continues to amaze fans with her youthful appearance, proving that age is just a number as she confidently stepped onto the red carpet at 76.
The legendary fashion designer recently drew attention for her toned figure, wearing a cropped top and tailored trousers that showcased her physique.
Social media users were quick to praise her seemingly age-defying looks. "Nobody should stop being themselves just cuz they're older. I think this is sweet," one fan commented.
Another wrote, "Love her.... enviable ageing!" while a third added, "She looks 60 ish not 74, an impressive feat."
One amused admirer joked: "Homegirl just went and unsubscribed from ageing."
Others were desperate to know her secret. One fan quipped: "Drop the routine! I assume magic is involved? How much eye of newt? I'm running to the store."
Vera Wang has been praised for her "ageless" looks at the 2026 Fragrance Foundation Awards. Credit: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty
The 76-year-old discusses what keeps her young
Fortunately, Wang has been surprisingly open about the habits she believes contribute to her youthful appearance, and they don't involve any magical formulas.
Speaking to Page Six, Wang explained that she regularly enjoys fast food and sometimes goes through periods where she eats McDonald's every day for up to two weeks before moving on to another favorite.
She's also a fan of Dunkin' Donuts, particularly a donut she described as "a jelly donut, but it's cream inside, vanilla cream."
She added that she also enjoys "the pink with sprinkles, too."
However, there is one indulgence she eventually gave up. Wang revealed she stopped drinking Diet Coke six years ago and now mostly drinks water instead. She admitted quitting the soft drink was the "hardest thing she ever gave up."
Despite her love of treats, Wang says she also tries to maintain balance in her diet.
"I like sashimi with brown rice and vegetables, Chinese steamed broccoli with chicken and rice, or the artichoke salad or fish," she explained.
She also shared a surprising pizza habit from years past.
"At one point, I was eating a slice of Ray's pizza every day, and I never gained a pound on it. It's not a bad thing if you squeeze out that excess oil. It's so filling."
While many fans may focus on her food choices, Wang believes the biggest factor behind her youthful energy is something else entirely: her career.
"Basically, I've worked my whole life, so it's really been about work. I think work keeps you young and stimulated."
She continued: "I work very long hours, I've raised two daughters. I think keeping busy is the best antidote [for] good health."
Wang has also emphasized that she has never focused on looking younger: "I never thought about going way out of my way to preserve my youth in a fanatical, obsessive way."
For Wang, staying active, enjoying life, and maintaining a balanced perspective appear to be the real ingredients behind her age-defying appearance, along with the occasional donut and McDonald's meal.
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