The new style icons

Lady Amanda Harlech is 49 and has been a muse for both Karl Lagerfeld and John Galliano. In this photograph she appears effortlessly chic in Chanel. Read our interview with her here Photograph: Mark Mainz/Getty

At 59, Betty Jackson is still every inch the fashionista. Here she appears with the lord chief justice, Lord Phillips, having designed the new civil robes which are part of a reform to simplify judicial court working dress Photograph: Tim Ireland/Press Association

Kristin Scott Thomas looked ravishing at the 61st Cannes Film Festival earlier this year Photograph: Daniele Venturelli/Rex Features

Vivienne Westwood is 67 but shows no signs of slowing down. She took to the runway with her bra exposed at London fashion week this year. Goodness gracious me! Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Vivienne Westwood again, looking rather fabulous as she strikes a pose Photograph: Simon James/Getty

Zandra Rhodes is known for her trademark hair and, of course, her fashion sense. As well she should, considering she's had 68 years to perfect her look Photograph: Claudia Janke/Rex Features

Mary Portas has her own quirky style, and at 46 her fashion sense shows no sign of decline Photograph: Mike Marsland/Getty

Grace Jones is 60 and she can kick your ass! Photograph: Gareth Cattermole/Getty