![]() ![]() Lyn is admirable not only for her unstoppable attitude, but for her edgy and decidedly hip style, and her Instagram page now boasts over 132 thousand followers. The 65-year-old fashion blogger, who keeps proving age ain't nothin' but a number, has quickly gained a cult following on Instagram and her blog with her. She is currently signed to Elite London, the world’s leading modeling company, and has worked with brands such as Mango and Uniqlo. ![]() She decries age-based discrimination in both the fashion industry and in everyday life, including the tired notion of ‘dressing for one’s age.’ “I think, if you are comfortable in what you’re wearing, no matter how old you are and you’re owning it, you’re going to look completely fine,” Slater told Refinery29 in a 2016 interview. Want to listen to this interview You can listen on Itunes here. In this interview with Lyn Slater you will find out how she did it. It was a defining moment that turned Lyn into an Accidental Icon – and made her blog of the same name shoot to the skies.Īt 63 years old, Lyn Slater is not exactly a typical haute couture model, but that’s part of her appeal. She managed to grow her blog and Instagram profile super fast and was soon supplementing her income with substantially from modeling contracts from major brands. As a professor of social welfare, I felt limited in how creative I could be. Foreign journalists suddenly surrounded her, mistaking her for a fashion icon and attracting a crowd of spectators. A few years ago, I started a blog and Instagram feed called Accidental Icon. ![]() When Fordham University professor Lyn Slater went to meet a friend for lunch outside the Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week, she had no idea her life was about to be forever changed. Lyn Slater also known as Accidental Icon is a 65-year-old social media sensation, focusing on lesser-known designers and brands. Introducing professor Lyn Slater, who at the age of 61, is at the beginning of an extensive, immersive research project called fashion. ![]()
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