Golden Aged

"[i]n every culture, age, like any other important category, is organized
hierarchically. In the West youth is the valued term, the point of reference for defining who is old." (Kathleen Woodward)

The invisibility of older generations is a veritable issue, and yet old age is a gift. In light of the progressive ageing of the worldwide population, I want to celebrate the golden years; particularly in the youth-obsessed world of fashion, I wish to demonstrate that when it comes to style, older might well be wiser...

Paolo Rabuffi

I don’t normally place the photographer’s name as the title of a post, but the work of Rabuffi caught my eye and so I deemed him worth sharing. Here are a few shots I love - all taken in Rome.

(Source: tumblr.com)

Golden Aged

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