Marc Jacobs’ Spring 2016 campaign just got a whole lot Bette-er! Bette Midler, at the young age of 70, is the newest addition to the Marc Jacobs beautifully springy campaign. She wears the collection so effortlessly and her flawless personality shines through the looks. She’s definitely making more than just a fashion statement with this campaign.

Oftentimes in the fashion industry, aging is perceived as a downgrade rather than a blossoming experience to go through. It’s no secret in the modeling industry that the older you are, the less work, exposure and opportunity you have, even if your body meets the qualifications that most agencies expect. Unless, of course, you’re the beloved Naomi Campbell, who reigns with an iron fist, but I digress.

The mystery behind the fashion industry’s obsession with young girls is beyond me because there are so many elderly pioneers in fashion that rock it to this day. Iris Apfel is still admired for her inspiring personal style even at the ripe age of 94. Former American Vogue editor Andre Leon Talley continues to inspire at 66 years old. When will we accept that creativity and fashion can in fact be a one-size-fits-all?

It may not look the same on each person, but that’s what makes fashion so compelling and capturing. It’s the freedom of expression no matter what age, sex or size you are. We all have a story to tell. Why not tell it though fashion? And who better to tell a story for the Marc Jacobs Spring collection than the lively Bette Midler?