Twiggy shows the fashion world the true beauty of older women

With Twiggy and Charlotte Rampling fronting fashion ads, the beauty world seems to have realised older women rock, says Barbara Scully.

OLDER women have suddenly become visible in all their mature glory. We had the handsome, snow-haired Christine Lagarde (59), managing director of the International Monetary Fund, in town last week, charming all with her power suit, which was accessorised with a Newbridge Rose of Tralee broach and a €7,000 Hermes bag.