At 80, fashion designer Diane Gilman—affectionately known as “The Queen of Jeans”—is proving that reinvention has no age limit. After building a fashion empire designed for midlife women, she’s now redefining what it means to grow older with purpose, power, and style. As a pro-aging advocate, author, and host of three empowering podcasts (Too Young To Be Old, Fashion Thursdays, and The 80/40 Factor), Diane is inspiring women everywhere to age boldly and without limits.

In this conversation, Diane shares the moment aging finally made sense to her, how a breast cancer diagnosis at 72 reshaped her outlook, and why retirement isn’t on her radar. She talks about building a new identity in a youth-obsessed industry, staying healthy and energized at 80, and the surprising places she shops for great basics. We also cover coping with hair loss, breaking out of a style rut, challenging ageism, and why your third act can be your most powerful yet. Diane’s story is a reminder that you can become the woman you want to be at any age—and that when you look good, you feel better.