Supermodel Christy Turlington, 57, has won praise from social media followers after displaying her natural gray hair in candid new photographs posted on Instagram.
The images were shared on Monday by veteran fashion photographer Arthur Elgort, 86, who posted snapshots of himself posing alongside the makeup-free model and his wife, Grethe Barrett Holby.
Turlington appeared smiling and relaxed during the visit, wearing her tresses pulled back into a neat bun. She wore a cream-colored sleeveless button-down dress paired with black sandals as she posed alongside her longtime friends.
Elgort captioned the Instagram post: "A wonderful visit with @cturlington ❤️ Always so great to reminisce about our trips!" The photographer has known Turlington for decades, having regularly collaborated with her during the height of the 1990s supermodel era.
Elgort is best known for his influential fashion photography with Vogue magazine, the monthly high-fashion publication founded in 1892. Turlington was a frequent subject of his work and was featured on the cover of his 1993 photography book, Arthur Elgort's Models Manual.
Social media commenters quickly flooded the post to applaud Turlington for aging naturally and embracing her silver hair. Commenters described the star as "ageless," while one Instagram follower declared that she is "still my dream girl."
Renowned fashion designer Donna Karan, who launched her influential American label DKNY in 1984, also joined the praise online. Karan wrote: "so so many memories you are so amazing and i only wish i could have been in our arms too."
Red Carpet Styling and Career Background
The candid new photos follow a red carpet appearance in May, when Turlington attended an event alongside her husband, actor and filmmaker Ed Burns. During that appearance, she cut a casual figure in a blue denim jacket.
Turlington sported dark brown hair at the May event while letting her natural gray roots peek through. Her carefree styling drew praise from fashion observers who noted her subtle, unpretentious approach to personal grooming.
Turlington first entered the modeling industry after being talent spotted as a 14-year-old schoolgirl. She rapidly became one of the most successful supermodels of the 1990s, forming part of an elite tier of models who dominated global fashion culture.
Over her career, Turlington has appeared on more than 500 magazine covers worldwide. She secured lucrative six and seven-figure endorsement contracts with premier fashion houses, including American label Calvin Klein, French house Chanel, and Italian designer Versace.
In 1991, she signed a lucrative contract with cosmetics giant Maybelline, the major American beauty brand founded in 1915. The deal netted her $800,000 for just 12 days of work, cementing her position among the world's top-earning models.
Family Life and Shifting Industry Trends
Despite her high-profile career and multi-million-dollar endorsements, Turlington has largely shunned the Hollywood spotlight to focus on her personal life. She has been married to Burns, an actor and filmmaker known for directing independent movies such as The Brothers McMullen, for 23 years after marrying in 2003.
Reflecting on her minimalist beauty philosophy during a 2020 interview, Turlington explained her personal mindset. "I've always been more of a 'less is more' kind of person," she told Harper's Bazaar magazine.
Turlington and Burns share two children: 22-year-old daughter Grace and 20-year-old son Finn. Earlier this year, Grace graduated from New York University, the prestigious private research institution located in Manhattan.
Turlington is part of a growing movement of veteran models being featured in high-profile advertising campaigns. Major fashion houses are increasingly casting women over 50 to connect with midlife consumers who possess significant spending power.
The trend has seen several 1990s fashion icons land major campaigns in recent weeks. German supermodel Claudia Schiffer, 56, was recently named the face of French luxury brand Chloe, while 52-year-old British model Kate Moss was unveiled earlier this week as the face of Italian luxury house Gucci.
