If the fact that it’s a long weekend isn’t enough to make you want to lather up your boobs in Cool Whip and do a cartwheel, well, here’s this. Expert gardener, actress, singer, and general hero Bette Midler is doing some cool things in the business of fashun this year. And by that we mean, she scored a slot in Marc Jacobs’ spring campaign. WIN.
Marc posted this heartfelt tribute to his life inspiration on Instagram.
We can’t get enough of this photo, which was shot by David Sims. The top is killer and dramatic, just like the babe wearing it. The long satin gloves on her hands remind us that, yes, Bette will always be royalty and we should all be thankful she took a timeout from blasting the government on Twitter to pose for this shot. She’s even got that fresh-out-of -the-salon, ‘I can’t believe these icy golden locks are MINE’ look down pat. You go, Bette.
We love any time a brand reaches beyond the Kendall Jenner’s of the world to be the face of their company. Last year, Marc Jacobs tapped dark gypsy goddess Cher for a spring campaign, and that was legendary. We all know the fashion industry needs continuous reminders that being over 50 doesn’t mean you’re rapidly pounding at death’s door, so it’s cool that he grabbed a babe like Bette for this one.
We’re toootally here for this. Bette for Marc Jacobs is the wind beneath our wings. And just for old time’s sake, here’s a First Wives Club throwback. You don’t own Bette, but she definitely owns you.