Madison Avenue Elegance

This woman looked simply divine walking down Madison Avenue.

Iris Apfel Turns 92 Today, Hooray!!!!

I want to wish a very happy and healthy 92nd birthday to one of my favorite style icons and inspirations Iris Apfel. Everytime I visit Iris I come back home feeling more inspired and more curious about the world around me. She inspires us all to do more, learn more and be more. In her own words, " More is more and less is a bore." Happy Birthday  to New York's most original, irreverent, and inspiring grand dame.
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Your Last Chance To Wear White

I ran into Lynn Dell while walking by her shop on 72nd street and reminded me, "This is your last chance to wear white before Labor Day. So, I decided to wear it all."

Joyce Carpati, The 80-year-old Cover Star of The Advanced Style Coloring Book

I went over to visit my dear friend Joyce and give her an advanced copy of The Advanced Style Coloring Book. She can't wait to share the news with her granddaughter that she is now a cover star!!! The book will be available in stores on September 3rd or for preorder online HERE .

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Advanced Style Inspiration

Irene Williams: Queen of Lincoln , Photographed by Eric Smith

Irene Williams,  Photographed by Annie Leibovitz

Marilyn Riseman,  Photographed by Scott M Lacey

 

MADAME BIJOU, Paris de Nuit, 1933, Brassai

Arrangement in Green and Black, Portraits of The Photographer's Mother, by Aline Smithson

 

 

 

Portrait of Edith Sitwell, 1962, Cecil Beaton

Portrait of Edith Sitwell, Cecil Beaton

Anna Piaggi,  Photographed by Tim Walker

Joan Hicks,  Photographed by Tim Walker

Mrs T Charlton Henry, Photographed by Diane Arbus

Photography by Matt Erwin for Dazed and Confused

Woman with Veil, San Francisco, 1947, Lisette Model

San Francisco, 1949,  Lisette Model

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Photos by Gay Block

I have been captivated by images of stylish older women since I was a little boy.  My grandmothers, both incredibly fashionable, wise and strong, were my best friends.  I am always looking to find more photographs of advanced style ladies by other photographers.  Here are some of my favorite shots from photographer's who share my affinity for fabulous older women. Let me know which are your favorites.

Summer Accessories

I spotted this woman walking near Park Avenue. I love how she mixed prints with wonderful summer accessories.

Christina Viera in Pink Comme des Garcons

Here is the last series of shots from my wonderful day with Christina Viera.

I Shall Wear Purple

I met this wonderful woman at Fabulous Fanny's, the best glasses shop in New York City.

A Private Tour of Beatrix Ost's Magical Country Estate

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Beatrix Ost's universe is full of beauty and magic. Take a glance into her extraordinary world  in this video by Columbine Goldsmith for NOWNESS.com .

Joyce and Arianna

Here is an outtake of a shoot I did with Joyce Carpati and her gorgeous granddaughter Arianna; the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Advanced Style Summer Salons

This gorgeous woman stopped by our annual Advanced Style workshops, at The Museum of Arts and Design, a few weekends ago. Every summer Debra Rapoport leads a series of salons where she guides museum guests in making beautiful accessories and treasured amulets out of recycled materials. Don't miss out on our next Summer Salon taking place at Mad Museum on August 24th. For more information CLICK HERE .

Smile and The World Smiles With You

A well known photographer once told me that if I ever wanted to show my work in a gallery, I would have to stop photographing people smiling. I never ask my subjects to smile, but have to admit that I  love when they do. The people I photograph everyday bring me so much joy. I guess my photos won't be shown in a gallery anytime soon ;)...

30 Of The Most Wild and Wonderful Hats You've Ever Seen

I am always drawn to people who wear hats. Maybe it's because my grandfather used to lend me his old Stetson's and fishing hats, or maybe it's just because they can just be so magical. I think my dear friend  Mimi Weddell put it best when she said ," The only romantic thing left in life is a hat." Here are some of the most wild and wonderful hats I have photographed over the last few years.