Maggie Smith, the Iconic Star of Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, Fronts Loewe's Latest Campaign at 88

British actress Dame Maggie Smith, renowned for her outstanding performances in theater and film, has embraced a fresh endeavor in the realm of high-end fashion. Loewe has enlisted the talents of the accomplished 88-year-old, celebrated for her portrayal of Professor McGonagall in the esteemed "Harry Potter" movie series, for its pre-collection campaign for spring/summer 2024.

The enchanting hat and cape of Hogwarts are a mere memory as Smith dons three snug and trendy ensembles for the campaign. Captured by the talented German photographer Juergen Teller, it also showcases the presence of American actresses Dakota Fanning and Greta Lee, American actor Mike Faist, British actor Josh O'Connor, South Korean music artist Taeyong, British artist Rachel Jones, and Chinese model Fei Fei Sun.

Maggie Smith, 88, wears a floor-length faux fur coat.

Juergen Teller

In one photo, she is seated on a sofa, dressed in a black and white turtleneck dress, carrying a burgundy Loewe Paseo handbag with delicate pleats.

In another image, Smith looks ravishing in a long faux fur coat while clutching Loewe's iconic Puzzle bag.

"Heartstopper" actor Sebastian Croft commented under an Instagram post by Loewe Creative Director Jonathan Anderson in which he shared the looks, saying: "Its so perfect."

Maggie Smith has swapped the stage and screen for modeling in this latest campaign.

Juergen Teller

Smith, recognized for her role as Countess Violet Crawley in the renowned British drama series "Downtown Abbey," has achieved significant acclaim, including three out of four Emmy Awards. Additionally, she was honored with a Best Actress Oscar for her outstanding performance as an eccentric schoolteacher in the 1969 romantic comedy "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie." Her accolades continued with another Academy Award nine years later, this time for her supporting role in the 1978 romantic comedy "California Suite." Smith also excelled in the world of theater, receiving a Tony Award for her participation in the Broadway production of "Lettice and Lovage" in 1990.

The actress is among the many older women who have taken the forefront of fashion lines and magazine covers in recent years. In March, tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od made history as Vogue Philippines' oldest cover star at the remarkable age of 106. Similarly, in 2020, Dame Judi Dench, an Oscar-winning actress, accomplished a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the oldest individual ever to grace the cover of British Vogue, at the age of 85.