Christy Turlington is probably best known as the ultra glamorous supermodel who held court over the 90s with Naomi Campbell, Brooke Shields and other such glamazons. But her biggest claim to fame these days is working hard to help empower women everywhere, not just the ones who can afford the designer duds she used to help move.
Which is exactly why she says she teamed up with Avon on its new fragrance, Slip Into, which will be available here in the US next year. The scent seeks to evoke the literal and spiritual lift women get from putting on heels. Its ethos (and certainly its ad campaign) asks women to take fleeting moments as opportunities to brighten their spirits, and in a larger sense the Avon Foundation For Women seeks to improve the lives of women everywhere.
“Women’s status in the world is very important to me. I think the lack of status women have in some countries is the reason why you see such high pregnancy deaths,” she said.