Daphne Selfe
Daphne Frances Selfe (1 July 1928 – 21 March 2026) was a British model from Edmonton, London, who worked for over 70 years and became the world's oldest model, still working at the age of 96.[2]
Recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest professional model, Selfe had a career spanning over 70 years. She worked with prestigious brands such as Dolce & Gabbana and graced the covers of Vogue and Marie Claire magazines.[1]
Selfe also worked with some of the most renowned fashion photographers, including Mario Testino, Nick Knight and David Bailey, and was represented by the Models 1 agency.[1]
Selfe also appeared in music videos, including Will Young's "Light My Fire" in 2002[3] and Paul McCartney's "Queenie Eye" in 2013.[4]
In recognition of her contributions to fashion, she received the British Empire Medal in 2019.[5]
Asked about her regimen of diet and skin care, she told reporters: "Nivea, broccoli and the odd glass of champagne".[1]
Her last day of work was in June 2025, at a Vogue luncheon on Royal Ascot Ladies Day. She died on 21 March 2026, at the age of 97.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Wertheim, Bonnie (25 March 2026). "Daphne Selfe, World's Oldest Professional Model, Dies at 97". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ↑ "Daphne Selfe obituary: world's oldest supermodel". The Times. 6 April 2026. Retrieved 10 April 2026.
- ↑ "BEING HER SELFE". British Vogue. 26 July 2002.
- ↑ Wertheim, Bonnie (25 March 2026). "Daphne Selfe, World's Oldest Professional Model, Dies at 97" – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ "New Year Honours 2019: 'Super model' Daphne Selfe receives British Empire Medal". 28 December 2018 – via www.bbc.com.
- ↑ Obituaries, Telegraph (24 March 2026). "Daphne Selfe, the world's oldest model, whose career took off when she was rediscovered at 70" – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
External links
[edit]- Daphne Selfe at IMDb