Majestic in her wedding dress made of recycled fabrics, Caroline Ida Ours closes the parade all smiles, dancing fervently to the applause of the public.
This Thursday, October 27 at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris, the emotion was felt in the public.
Hand in hand, young adults and elderly people (including the oldest celebrating her 101st birthday) have just paraded, dressed in clothes chanting slogans such as "boldness has no age", "flowers fade, not us”, or even “not grow granny in the lace”.
This intergenerational event organized by the association of the Little Brothers of the Poor in collaboration with Nivea aimed to highlight the body of our elders.
And to change our view of old age.
Confidences of the godmother of this militant show at the exit of the podium.
Madame Figaro.-
What did it mean to you to take part in this fashion show?
Caroline Ida Ours.-
I have been campaigning against the invisibility of women over 50 and against ageism for almost five years now.
So when the association of the Little Brothers of the Poor came to get me for this project, it didn't take me long to say yes.
It was totally in line with my commitments.
Through this event, young people will be able to project themselves and tell themselves that aging is beautiful and it's a chance.
And if it could also set an example for others in the fashion world, that would be great!
What advice would you give to women to accept their age and boost their self-confidence?
To dare!
If I hadn't been daring, I don't think I would be here tonight.
Society sends us back to criteria of perfection, thinness and youthfulness at all costs... but each woman has her own beauty.
Society sends us back to criteria of perfection, thinness, and youthfulness at all costs.
Caroline Ida Bear
What do you think of the term "
anti-aging
" in cosmetics?
It's completely
has-been
!
As if these products prevent us from aging.
A wrinkle is beautiful, it touches me.
Very wrinkled people have a story.
And the word "anti" is negative when, I repeat, it is a chance to grow old.
Brands need to understand this even if it's a big challenge for them.
In the United States, they are already well ahead in this regard.
They use terms like
pro-age
or
well-aging
.
I feel like it's simmering, that more and more celebrities are finally speaking out.
There is also the word "menopause" which is taboo, when it shouldn't be.
We are in 2022,
How do you approach old age?
I had a serious health accident, I'm a miracle, so I'm enjoying every moment.
Today, it's hard to project yourself into this turbulent world we live in, so let's enjoy every moment.
Also, after 50, there are many things that impact us, such as menopause, the departure of children, sometimes the loss of work or illness.
We are not necessarily ready for that.
You just have to accept it and be grateful, say "thank you" to life.
Also, young people must reach out to their elders and vice versa, so that they no longer have this apprehension of growing old.
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I have the impression that assuming his white hair has become a new diktat!
It's like removing one injunction to create another.
Caroline Ida Bear
How did you manage to take on your white hair?
I took them on late, only four years ago.
And it wasn't of my own volition, but because I was losing my hair.
So I let things happen.
However, I have always struggled with white hair, as soon as I saw one on my head, I couldn't stand it.
However, I have the impression that assuming one's white hair has become a new diktat today.
To parade in fashion when you're over 50, it looks like you have to have long, all-white hair.
It's like withdrawing one injunction to create another.
Everyone is free to wear their hair short, long, pink, blue or green... Everyone has their own identity.
A beauty tip that helps you feel good about yourself?
In the morning, when you wake up, look in the mirror and give yourself a big smile.
Then say to yourself, “I love you”!
Also, do you do facial massages.
It's very pleasant, it's good for the skin and it reboosts the collagen.
Massage your body too, you have to reconnect with it, because we tend to forget it.
These personalities who assume their white hair
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