We had an attractive time at That’s No longer My Age: LIVE! No wonder actually with such a lot of superb ladies in a single room. The ambience used to be heat and pleasant with an actual sense of group, and most significantly – we had a good time. It’s at all times stress-free to fulfill That’s No longer My Age readers, however this hasn’t came about jointly for a couple of years, on account of the pandemic. How sensible then to give you the option to get-together, concentrate to thought-provoking conversations and socialise. However what used to be maximum spectacular used to be the true generosity of spirit, from the panellists and visitors, Group TNMA and the personnel on the Model and Textile Museum.
Afterwards, I won an attractive message from the writer Claire Fuller ( pictured underneath), ‘ Thank you such a lot for inviting me to the development – it used to be actually superb. One of these nice power from the attendees and also you and your staff.’ And my excellent pal Hat, an honorary member of Group TNMA agreed, ‘ There used to be this type of heat and engaged setting at TNMA: LIVE! – with beautiful conversations going down between members in addition to the panel individuals. It felt like a actually big day, and everybody I spoke to loved it and the number of topics mentioned. As you could possibly be expecting from a bunch of midlife ladies, there used to be numerous laughter, in addition to kindness.’
Listed below are some pictures taken via Laura Lewis, from the day:
Claire Fuller and Fleur Sinclair
Truthfully, feeling a bit of bit rusty, I used to be fairly anxious after I arrived on the Model and Textile Museum. However, TNMA: LIVE! began with a super ‘ ebook membership’ consultation and this actually helped to calm the nerves. Sitting taking note of the writer Claire Fuller and president of the Booksellers Affiliation and ebook store proprietor Fleur Sinclair discussing their favorite books and this yr’s must-read publications, enabled me to chill out and benefit from the display.
Subsequent up, our panel dialogue which took a major take a look at ageism and illustration, with out being stuffy. I totally believe Prof. Carolyn Mair’s reaction to my query at the significance of illustration, ‘Other people do wish to see themselves represented in model and in attractiveness. They wish to see individuals who appear to be them. We listen it time and again, however those aren’t the individuals who hang the funds. The fad trade has long gone backwards, I might say, now not simplest with aging, but in addition with frame varieties, frame form. Round 10 years in the past, as you mentioned, Alyson, you recognize, we had been seeing a lot more range at the catwalk. It’s long gone again to very thin, very younger fashions, and it’s problematic. We want older other folks at the back of the digital camera in addition to in entrance of the digital camera.’
Prof Carolyn Mair, Rebi Merillion and Rebecca Hopkins
Then onto the Taste Consultation with Jo Hooper the founding father of NRBY Clothes and dressmaker Tracey Boyd. Each are of their 60s, have labored within the model trade for many years and know what ladies need. Let’s take a second to understand Jo’s embroidered linen coat… ( And sure, I would possibly need a type of).
Tracey Boyd ( centre) and Jo Hooper assembly visitors
And for those who’re questioning what I wore for this very big day… I opted for Gentlewoman Taste. First of all tempted to shop for one thing new, I reached for outdated favourites as a substitute. The faded gold blazer is a Dries Van Noten sale cut price; purchased at a very much diminished worth from Liberty, once we got here out of lockdown and had been allowed out once more. The pleated YMC trousers are the Keaton silhouette. The cotton, short-sleeved, frill neck blouse is from the Uniqlo and Comptoir de Cotonniers collaboration ( purchased previous this yr and due to this fact offered out). Now, the loafers in fact are a contemporary acquire. I were on the lookout for a couple of vintage tan loafers, however then I went into one of the crucial Grenson shops, attempted on a few pairs and determined at the fancier two-tone design. Please notice that even though Grenson had been one of the crucial occasions sponsors, I purchased the sneakers myself.
Then we had the chance to chill, have a pitcher and mingle. One of these pleasant day – and the excellent news is there’ll for sure be extra TNMA: LIVE! occasions. I’m so happy that the inaugural get-together used to be a convincing good fortune, and we’ve got won some beautiful comments. Ladies of our technology wish to get out and break out from our monitors; we wish to socialise with like-minded other folks, to do one thing profitable and engaging and stress-free.
Prof Carolyn Mair having a talk with visitors
Graphic designers Nic and Roz of Storigraphic
Rebi within the heart together with her industry spouse Fleur at the left and Rebecca from Steadiness Me at the proper
3 beautiful visitors. Cheers!
Establishing an tournament is an overly time-consuming procedure (and a steep studying curve!) and we’re an overly small staff. It’s mainly, me and my very part-time deputy Helen. So, I want to work out how we will do that with out being overloaded and pulled clear of the day by day working of TNMA. Whilst holding prices down. We now have a lot of concepts, so if there are any occasions organisers available in the market who’re keen to paintings for mate’s charges, please get in contact!
Fleur Sinclair
A unique thanks to all our sponsors, we couldn’t have put at the tournament with out the generosity of NRBY Clothes, Grenson and Steadiness Me ( don’t fail to remember, the skin care logo’s unique be offering for TNMA readers is on till 30 June 2025). Thank you additionally to the bright antique furnishings corporate Service provider & Discovered for loaning 4 sublime, midcentury stools for us to take a seat on! ( See above). Large due to Group TNMA, together with: my excellent pals Hat and Ruth who introduced to assist out at the day, they made excellent meeter-and-greeters and enabled the entirety to run easily. Thank you additionally to my deputy Helen who helped pull the entirety collectively (concurrently arranging her wedding ceremony!). And after all to the entire unswerving TNMA supporters for turning up and turning this into essentially the most excellent get-together. That’s No longer My Age would now not exist with out you.
