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Norma Kamali may be showing off her her ageless beauty on the latest cover of New You magazine, but the fashion icon insists that it is your 'spirit' — not a number — that really defines your age.

The 70-year-old designer models figure-hugging patterned leggings and a matching jacket from her collection on the second cover of the magazine's summer issue, the first of which stars 30-year-old actress and business woman Ashley Tisdale.

Norma, who recently co-authored a book with Dr. Jingduan Yang about Eastern medicine and beauty, told the magazine that 'spirit is incredibly important for the aging process' as she urges women to seek out bodies that are 'healthy'.

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Style star: Norma Kamali shows off her ageless beauty in a stunning photoshoot with New You magazine

Fashion icon: The 70-year-old dons patterned leggings and a jacket from her collection on the cover of the magazine's summer issue

'I think spirit defines age actually' she explained. 'Having spirit means you're constantly curious, you're constantly excited by life and feeling passionate about what you do... You spirit will define your age.'

The designer, who created the iconic red bathing suit Farrah Fawcett wore in her iconic poster from the 1970s, went on to speak about the importance of having a healthy body image.

'Loving yourself and taking care of yourself initiates people to love you and take care of you — and care about you,' she said. 'A healthy body is the body women should look for — when you feel good about yourself, you can do anything.'

Norma noted that a person could put on any dress, but they aren't going to look good unless they feel good about themselves 'spiritually and emotionally'.

Wise words: Norma insists that 'spirit is incredibly important for the aging process'

Amazing accolade: The designer was awarded the lifetime achievement award at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards on Monday (pictured)

'It’s all so connected — fitness, health, beauty, style — wrapped up in a package,' she said. 'That's really key, understanding how you can feel good about yourself through self-esteem and body image.'

In order to combat negative self-image, Norma created StopObjectification.com, a campaign dedicated to turning objectification into empowerment.

Through the campaign, Norma is encouraging women to share their favorite part of themselves instead of being embarrassed by a body part because 'we are judged by our physical'.

'It could be your fingernail or your nose or your butt…whatever,' she explained. 'I want [women] to take that picture and post it and then put out a proclamation of who you are. By releasing your story, you have incredible freedom.'

Looking ahead: 'I had to understand what being a brand was before people were talking about that and I realized the brand was me,' she said of starting her business in 1967

Legendary talent: Norma can be seen striking a pose with fellow designer Diane von Furstenberg

And Norma clearly practices what she preaches. One image from the shoot sees her modeling a form-fitting black dress featuring a series of striped, see-through cutouts along with her leopard, cat-eye glasses.

In another pictureNorma has her hands raised to the ceiling as she poses in a colorfully patterned trench and leggings with a bright smile on her face.

Over the years, Norma has created unforgettable looks such as the sleeping bag coat and parachute dress in addition to being credited for popularizing shoulder pads in the '80s.

In recent months, everyone from Beyonce to Khloe Kardashian has sported her sexy one-piece swimsuits that are reminiscent to the one Farrah made famous in the '70s.

Reinvention: Norma, who is pictured in the 1960s, continues to transform and evolve while remaining true to her authentic self

Fitness regimen: The designer is a fan of Physique 57 workout classes, which she attends often

The designer, who was awarded the lifetime achievement award at the annual CFDA Fashion Awards on Monday, started her business in 1967 and has been constantly evolving ever since.

'I had to understand what being a brand was before people were talking about that and I realized the brand was me,' she said.

However, Norma pointed out that her constant reinvention does not mean she wasn't being her 'authentic self'.

'I just transform and evolve,' she said. 'Reinvention is really key for any brand, but it’s important for people too.'

Normal also candidly spoke about her decision to focus on her career instead of having children, explaining that she dedicated that time to helping other women.