Christy Turlington, the acclaimed 90s supermodel, is drawing praise for embracing her natural gray hair in recent photographs. The images, shared on Instagram, captured the 57-year-old alongside famed photographer Arthur Elgort and his wife, Grethe Barrett Holby.
Elgort, known for his extensive work with Vogue, posted the photos on Monday, reflecting on their long-standing professional relationship. "A wonderful visit with @cturlington ❤️ Always so great to reminisce about our trips!" he captioned the post. In the pictures, Turlington is seen with her hair pulled back, wearing a cream-colored sleeveless dress and sandals, appearing natural and at ease.
Social media users and notable figures reacted positively to Turlington's appearance. Comments on the post included descriptions of her as "ageless" and "still my dream girl." Fashion designer Donna Karan also shared her appreciation, commenting, "so so many memories you are so amazing and i only wish i could have been in our arms too."
This embrace of her natural hair color marks a shift from her appearance in May, when Turlington sported dark brown hair at a red carpet event with her husband, actor and filmmaker Ed Burns. At that time, her roots appeared to be showing some gray.
Turlington, who was discovered at age 14, rose to prominence in the 1990s, gracing over 500 magazine covers worldwide. She secured lucrative contracts with major brands such as Calvin Klein, Chanel, and Versace. In 1991, she signed an $800,000 deal with Maybelline for 12 days of work.
Despite her high-profile career and 23-year marriage to Burns, with whom she shares two children, Grace and Finn, Turlington has largely maintained a low profile. She previously told Harper's Bazaar in 2020, "I've always been more of a 'less is more' kind of person."
Turlington's recent photos align with a broader trend in the fashion industry, where older models are increasingly featured in campaigns targeting midlife consumers. This includes figures like Claudia Schiffer, 56, becoming the face of Chloe, and Kate Moss, 52, joining Gucci.
