Veteran actress Maggie Smith stars in a luxury fashion campaign at the age of 88

Age is just a number and should not be a limitation. Throughout life, we encounter many individuals who defy societal norms and expectations about age, setting an example of how age should not affect one's aspirations and ambitions. It can be anything from pursuing a hobby to something bigger, such as starting a business. Recently, 88-year-old Maggie Smith showcased how age was just a number by featuring in luxury fashion house Loewe's Instagram.

Most people will know her for playing the role of Professor Minerva McGonagall in the blockbuster "Harry Potter" movie series. She has also been the recipient of many accolades over her film career. Smith has received two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, three Golden Globes and a Tony. Loewe is a Spanish luxury fashion house that provides high-end products.

The post captioned, "IS THAT WHO I THINK IT IS? Maggie Smith with the Paseo bag for LOESE Spring Summer 2024 precollection" has gone viral with over 106,994 likes. Other celebrities featured in the collection include Dakota Fanning, Greta Lee, Mike Faist and Rachel Jones. People on the social media site loved the post and shared their thoughts in the comments section.

@jenerinjay said, "Loving this campaign. She is a legend." @fabulousmissk commented, "Loving these adverts with Dame Maggie Smith. Bravo." Another user, @maracuja3870 made a reference to the "Harry Potter" series saying, "Professor McGonagall, it's good to see you." @oyledirboyledir said, "Amazing! I miss seeing real women, real faces, real bodies in ads! Thanks, Loewe."

Colleen Heidemann is another role model for how age should not be a problem. She is a 73-year-old model who is living life as a model and is very active on Instagram and TikTok. She initially began modeling at the ripe age of 69 when she signed up with NEXT Models and managed to gain over 300,000 followers on TikTok, all of whom enjoy her body-positive content. The primary message behind her content is that people should wear what they want to and that age should not be a factor when it comes to fashion.

In one of her TikTok posts, she shattered stereotypes about the ideal swimsuit body, saying, "Wear what makes you feel good! Everybody is a swimsuit body." She spoke to DScene about her style, saying, "I tend to wear at this stage of my life clothing I never would have chosen when younger." Heidemann also mentioned that she controlled her diet a lot and maintained a healthy level of physical activity.

Her dietary plan revolves around mostly consuming vegetables that are raw or grilled. In addition to that, she consumes very little meat and sugar. She spoke about how she has to contend with ageism every day in her life. The fashion icon further shared that after menopause came the "Age of Irrelevance." However, she chose to look upon the period as an "Age of Enlightenment."

Both of these women showcase how age is just a chapter in the story of our lives. Of course, each chapter teaches us different things, but it should not become an obstacle to our dreams. With the right mindset, individuals can pursue the dreams of their choice. They can expect resistance, but that is natural and will go away with time and effort.