In the glamorous world of fashion, where the young often dominate the spotlight, Sarah Tahseen emerges as a beacon of inspiration. As a seasoned model with a mission, Sarah is breaking boundaries and transforming beauty norms, demonstrating that age is just a figure and genuine elegance is ageless.
Early Career and Finding Her Edge
- Photographer: Mathe Bennett, IG: @mathewbennettphotos
- MUA: Ninozka Panelli, IG: @ninozka_mua
- Hair: Mahera Khizar Hayat, IG: @maheramua
Sarah Tahseen started her modeling career at 22, diving into local fashion shows, pageants, and a hit dance TV show.
As her career advanced, she noticed the abundance of younger models and the noticeable lack of representation for her own age group. This inspired her to advocate for the inclusion of mature models in the industry.
“Seeing the predominance of young models made me realise that my age demographic was not being represented, so I decided to take the initiative”
Sarah Tahseen
Training and Transformation
•Photographer: Dhruv Singhal, IG: @sneakyrat_
- Designer: Bobby Raffin, IG: @bobbyraffin
Sarah now knew that she needed to reignite the fire she came with in this industry and that it would not be easy. At 50, she embarked on this challenging journey, understanding the obstacles ahead. In such a crucial time, she found the famous supermodel Coco Rocha, and it was her transformative training with Coco Rocha that cemented her resolve to triumph as a mature model, paving the way for a career that defies age-related stereotypes.
Sarah seamlessly bridged her early experiences with her mission to promote inclusivity, proving that beauty and elegance transcend age. In her own words, “Age is just a number. Fabulous is eternal.”
Finding Your Uniqueness
Sarah’s unique position in the fashion industry goes beyond breaking age-related stereotypes; it’s about embracing the elegance and sophistication that maturity brings. Each project she undertakes is meticulously chosen to reflect her values and cast her in a positive light, ensuring her work aligns with her mission and inspires others.