Elle Macpherson showed why she earned the nickname ‘The Body’ in her latest photoshoot for ELLE Spain. 

The model, 61, put on a leggy display as she posed in an emerald mini dress with a high collar and tasselled detail.

In another look, the Australian beauty sported a grey mini skirt alongwith a dark brown cloak and a pair of gladiator sandals.

Styling her blonde locks into loose curls, she completed her look with a black handbag and a green headband. 

The model posed for three different covers for the July issue; one in black jeans and a faux fur coat, another in a denim shirt and another in a floral mini dress.

Elle Macpherson showed why she earned the nickname 'The Body' in her latest photoshoot for ELLE Spain

Elle Macpherson showed why she earned the nickname ‘The Body’ in her latest photoshoot for ELLE Spain 

In another look, the Australian beauty sported a grey mini skirt alongwith a dark brown cloak and a pair of gladiator sandals

In another look, the Australian beauty sported a grey mini skirt alongwith a dark brown cloak and a pair of gladiator sandals

In her interview, Elle gave her thoughts on the menopause, saying: ‘I prefer to see it as a rebirth: a process to be celebrated, not feared or silenced.’

The model, who got her start in the industry in her late teens, also reflected on the length of her career.

‘I never imagined that my professional career would span 43 years. And there’s more to come,’ she said. 

Elsewhere, she revealed giving up alcohol over two decades ago was a pivotal decision: ‘Living without escapes or shortcuts has been a profound experience of faith and hope.’ 

Elle has previously said she has never been bothered by ageing, and is simply proud that she has lived through ‘amazing stages of fashion and fitness’.   

Speaking on This Morning, she said: ‘I haven’t always looked after my skin. I spent far too much time in the sun. I was born in the 60s, when lying out in the sun with baby oil was fashionable.

‘But I haven’t done any plastic surgery, not that I have any judgement – it just hasn’t been my choice. I like a natural looking face.’

Despite carving a stellar modelling career in the 1980s, Elle added that she is glad her body had changed over the years, as its proof of the life she has lived – having become a mother to sons Flynn and Aurelius since.

The model posed for three different covers for the July issue; one in black jeans and a faux fur coat

The model posed for three different covers for the July issue; one in black jeans and a faux fur coat

In another look, she sported a floral mini dress with a plunging neckline

In another look, she sported a floral mini dress with a plunging neckline 

The model also struck a playful pose in a blue shirt

The model also struck a playful pose in a blue shirt 

She said: ‘I try and do some exercise every day, but thank goodness I don’t have the same body as in my 20s.

‘This body has birthed two incredible boys and lived through amazing stages of fashion and fitness.

There have been many changes and I’m grateful to be able to evolve over time. I’m open to change and evolving. These are tangible assets to my life.’

While she is not fazed by ageing, Elle still tries to keep as healthy as possible – and lauded both the physical and mental benefits of going plant-based.

She explained: ‘When I turned 50 I realised things I did in my 20s weren’t working anymore. I follow a plant-based alkaline diet, focusing on a healthy, whole food.

‘I take green powder and protein powder every day, and I drink three litres of water a day.

‘Being Australian, the outdoors has always been important to me. So I like to get out, hike, walk the dogs, swim laps and I do yoga in the evening. There’s been such a change not just in my body, but my wellbeing.’

Her nickname, Elle ‘The Body’ MacPherson, was coined in 1989 after she appeared on five covers of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

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