Daphne Selfe made her mark on fashion history. Active for over seven decades, the British model became an iconic figure in the representation of older women in the industry. She died on March 21, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving behind a career often cited as an example of evolving beauty standards.<\/p>\n
Born on July 1, 1928, in London, Daphne Selfe began her modeling career in the late 1940s after being discovered in a magazine cover competition. She then trained at the Gaby Young agency and worked for catalogs, advertising campaigns, and fashion houses. At that time, the fashion industry imposed very strict criteria, leaving little room for diversity. After her marriage in the 1950s, Daphne Selfe temporarily put her career on hold to focus on her family life. She nevertheless continued to appear occasionally in television and film productions and advertisements. <\/p>\n
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