Well if anyone was going to keep grubby Uncle Terry Richardson in his place, it would be Oprah Winfrey. Demonstrating that a woman of some dignity and standing doesn't need to arch her back, do a deep plie, flash her under-bum or get naked for a successful photo shoot, my old boss Oprah shines for the new US Harpers Bazaar magazine, November issue.

Looking hot in a tux or wrapped up in diamonds and cashmere, Oprah still shows she can have a sense of humour. And the shoot can still look racy and exciting. And yet. No infantalising. No loss of stature. No need to strip off to impress. Amazing. Note to Nicole Kidman...

Thanks big mama O. Leave it to you to show the way.