Iris Apfel: “My wardrobe is growing, my waist is not! Iris Apfel: "If you're ugly, that's a plus" American fashion icon Iris

Every time Iris Apfel, a woman creates real works of art from her clothes. She's not afraid to pair heavy luxury with flea market finds. In accessories, she prefers everything that is big, bright and daring. And she firmly believes that color can revive the dead. Perhaps this is part of her secret.

Iris Apfel is 96 today. She is the muse of designers, the idol of young people (almost a million Instagram followers speak for themselves) and the owner of a unique collection of outfits and jewelry that she has been collecting around the world for seventy years.

Biography of Iris Apfel

Iris was born on August 29, 1921 in New York. She was lucky to grow up in a wealthy family. Her father is a businessman who was engaged in the supply of interior items for designers, and her mother is the owner of a clothing store.

Since childhood, Iris has been surrounded by beautiful things. Mom loved to dress her up like a doll. It happened that in one day Iris changed clothes three times. And every time my mother came up with something unusual for her.

It is not difficult to guess that it was Iris's mother who had a great influence on the formation of her style. She worshiped accessories. Iris' childhood was during the Great Depression, when even the wealthiest families could not afford to buy new things. Mother often repeated to Iris: "Buy a simple little black dress, then you will always have something to wear." She herself had an impressive collection of neckerchiefs and beads, thanks to which the same dress always looked different.

Fortunately, Iris never fell in love with the “little black dress”, but the obsession with accessories was inherited.

Iris bought her first piece at the age of 11. It was a 65-cent brooch in a thrift basement store in a Queens apartment building. Iris often went there to admire the antiques and chat with the salesman, who always wore a monocle and treated Iris like a real duchess. No one else was so interested in his trash :-) But all these things fascinated her.

Today, Iris likes to call herself the first woman in the US to wear jeans. It was in the 40s, she was 20, she studied at the university at the Faculty of Art History. Suddenly, the idea of ​​another image ripened in her head. What if you take a plaid fabric from which shirts are sewn, make a turban out of it, add large hoop earrings, a white cotton blouse and jeans ... Yes, definitely, it should be jeans.

For jeans, she went to a workwear store. Naturally, her size was not there, jeans at that time were sewn only for men. The clerk simply replied, "Young ladies don't wear that," and gently pushed her out the door.

But Iris didn't want to give up. Every week she went to the store looking for her size, begging the salesperson to bring her a pair. Six weeks later, the owner of the shop took pity on her and ordered jeans for boys for Iris. They've arrived! Iris assembled the outfit and was happy!

At 96, Iris is still not averse to flaunting jeans

In 1948, Iris met, and 4 months later got engaged to her future husband, Karl Apfel. He was amazed by the bright girl and her outfits.

Iris has been very practical since childhood, so for the wedding she chose an outfit that can be worn after. It was a light dress with pink lace. And she really put it on afterwards for various events.

By the way, pink satin shoes are preserved in the Iris collection even now.

Married to Carl Iris lived 68 happy years. Together they celebrated his centenary. Carl died in 2015 before his 101st birthday.

The story of their love is best heard firsthand. In 2014, the autobiographical film "Iris" was released, where the spouses themselves talk about their lives. Centennial Karl recalls young Iris with the words: “There was something about her that hooked me then. Maybe it's her hat? ”, She gently strokes his hand, saying:“ Oh, you are my cat ”:-)

By the way, Iris was also responsible for Carl's style. It was with her light hand that he flaunted at ease in leopard-rimmed glasses, painted Etro trousers and studded caps, even while in a wheelchair.

Already married to Carl, Iris became interested in creating beautiful interiors. She decorated the apartments that were intended for sale and pulled out original things from the ground, making the premises look attractive in the eyes of buyers. So the rebel realized that design is her true calling.

And in 1950, Iris and Karl opened their own business - the textile company Old World Weavers. Initially, Iris had no plans to open her own business. Chance decided everything for her.

Once she was furnishing the house of a wealthy man and she needed something special. A fabric that did not exist in nature. Iris went to the weaver's factory to show her sketches. He made the right fabric. The client was delighted. The weaver asked if she had any more ideas? And later, he even suggested that he and Karl open their own business. Fortunately, Iris had a lot of ideas.

Carl and Iris began making copies of textiles from the 16th to 20th centuries. They began to travel a lot around the world to different factories in search of suppliers. And for inspiration, they went to flea markets and auctions in Europe and Africa.

The client base of Old World Weavers grew. The couple began to cooperate with the White House, where Iris even received the nickname "the first lady of textiles." She really could get EVERYTHING! Carl and Iris have worked with Harry Truman, the Clintons, and even Jackie Kennedy. With her, according to Iris, it was the most difficult to work with :-)

As a result, over decades of trips to the world of treasures, so much accumulated that Iris and Carl had to rent a warehouse on Long Island. Antique fabrics, figurines, furniture - what is there. And there are many memories associated with each item.

After Carl's death, Iris began to slowly sell off the warehouse. She is sure that, being hidden, these things cannot bring her pleasure. So let someone else be happy.

The couple owned Old World Weavers until 1992, after which they sold it profitably. Iris remains a visiting consultant there to this day.

Despite the fact that the name of Iris Apfel has been known in the creative world for more than half a century, people's love came to her relatively recently.

In 2005, the Metropolitan Museum of Art wanted to include some of Iris' unusual jewelry in their display. But when the curators saw the ENTIRE collection of clothes, they decided that it deserves a separate exhibition. Still - several rooms in the apartment on Park Avenue were occupied by outfits. Lagerfeld, Dior, Etro, the clothes of Chinese shamans - and she wore all this.

As a result, this exhibition changed her life and turned her into a public person.

It was a truly unique exhibition, given at the mercy of one woman, who, moreover, was still alive, which is, in principle, a rarity for museums.

There was almost no advertising budget. The word of mouth worked. The response was phenomenal. After the exhibition, Iris was covered with a wave of letters of gratitude. These were ordinary Americans who were struck by the exposition. Many admitted that they reconsidered their attitude to the choice of clothes. Guests were taken aback by the way Iris paired couture outfits with second-hand items and turned them into chic looks. Things that no one would have guessed to combine were combined in a crazy cocktail.

In 2009, another exhibition was held called "Rare Bird: Selections from the Iris Apfel Collection". It included more than three hundred accessories and eighty-two costumes that the designer has collected throughout the world throughout her life.

And the Bergdorf Goodman store even decorated the window in the style of Miss Apfel.

So at the age of eighty, Iris Apfel became a rising star-fashionista.

If today you ask her who is her style icon, she will answer you that the most stylish people on earth are the inhabitants of Harlem. As a child, she came here to look at people, and now she comes with her assistant to the market, where she chooses another penny decoration for herself and bargains like the devil himself.

Iris loves jewelry. She combines several massive beads and bracelets at once so that it seems as if it is a single whole.

Her clothes are a riot of colors and eclecticism. In her wardrobe with the same success you can find the latest collection of Dries Van Noten (he also loves Iris, by the way) and the dress in which she went on her first date with Carl.

What does Iris think about plastic? Usually she sends to hell with such questions :-) Ms. Apfel is sure that there is no point in worrying about wrinkles. In addition, no plastic surgery will help you look 30 at 70. Your hands will give everything away anyway. So why not enjoy life?

Bravo, Iris! If fashion has an age, then style does not! The proof is there.

Quotes Iris Apfel

Today, Iris's opinion is listened to, and her statements scatter into quotes. Here are my top favorites:

- It's more important to be happy than to be well-dressed.

- Women should add mind to their heads, not Botox to their faces

- The shopping process is hard work. But most often it is the process that is the most interesting activity.

- I am the oldest teenager in the world.

- If you have good styling and shoes, then you can wear anything

- Fashion can be bought. Style never. This is a gene that is given at birth. All you need to do is learn to listen to yourself. Sometimes it takes years.

- If you were not lucky enough to be born beautiful, then you are twice as likely to become more attractive. Develop a sense of humor and style. After all, if you are a beauty, then apart from beauty you have nothing more to boast of.

- For 70 years I have not changed my style. I did not change my appearance, my thoughts. And now everyone around me is dancing like I'm a star. All I did was experiment.

- If someone doesn't like what I do, that's their problem. It doesn't concern me.

- The modern world lacks fantasy. Rich people consider themselves the most stylish, but dress in all black. It's not a style, it's a uniform. The most stylish people live in Harlem.

A few years ago, Albert Meisles made a film about Iris' life. This autobiographical movie is not so much about fashion, but about the love of life! If you're looking for inspiration, check it out! Iris is a great woman!

Iris Apfel's style read by Tatyana Timofeeva

And thanks to the project, I managed to try on a style that was 100% new to me! Symbiosis of avant-garde and ethnic :)!

This is a real anthem of life, rebellion and fun! I will never forget this photo :)

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Iris Apfel is one of the most extravagant women in the fashion world who has always been ahead of her time. She mixes styles with great skill. Her eclecticism often links haute couture with streetwear and flea market finds, she effortlessly combines 19th century textiles with fashion trends from Dolce&Gabbana, Oskar de la Renta.

She is a designer, collector and creator of one of the world's most prestigious textile firms, Old World Weavers. In the course of her extensive career, she has been a part of many historic restoration projects, including work at the White House.

Iris about herself:
“I am the oldest teenager in the world. And all these American style icons are too perfect for me.”
Information about her life is very, very little. What is known is that Iris was born and raised in Queens during the Great Depression. It is also known that she is married and her husband's name is Carl.

Now she is 88 years old, but she is still full of energy and strength, and also has not lost her sense of humor and curiosity, which, as Iris herself says, were the two biggest gifts to her fate. And it was these qualities that allowed her to acquire unique jewelry, accessories and clothes, which filled many closets in her house.

In an interview, Iris says that she did not have a goal to collect a collection, buying clothes for her is more like hunting, excitement:
“I like to crawl around and dig. Not very fun, just sit in the store and try on things offered by stylists and consultants. I like the process of finding and "assembling" clothes. It's fun."

Many call Iris "Rare Bird of Fashion" - "Rare Bird in the Fashion World." In 2009, her entire costume collection is exhibited by the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of New York. The exhibition is called "Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Barrel Apfel Collection".

Favorites are 82 ensembles and about 300 accessories collected all over the world, from designer boutiques to small shops. Iris Apfel's style of dress, and the characteristic feature of her collection as a whole, is the combination of the incompatible.

“I think the process of dressing should be a creative experiment. Cheerful. Delicious. With the use of amazingly made things. For me, the key to my own style is accessories. My huge glasses and bracelets are considered my hallmark. I have amassed an extensive collection of bags, belts and jewelry that I would not be able to exist without. I don't follow fashion trends, but I buy what I like, from zen-minimalist to baroque things. I can mix it all up and it's not hard for me to have my own style."

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Biography

early years

Iris was born to Samuel Burrell. Samuel Barrel) and his wife, a Jewish emigrant from Russia, Sadie (Eng. sadye), which contained a fashion boutique. Iris's father, an entrepreneur who specialized in the supply of mirrors and glass, worked with the best designers in the United States, when she later began her career, he helped her get comfortable in this environment.

Personal life

In 1950, together with her husband Carl, she opened the Old World Weavers textile company, which was engaged in the restoration of antique fabrics. The main clients of the company were museums, however, there were also very large customers. From 1950 to 1992, Iris was involved in a number of restoration projects including White House commissions for nine presidents: Harry Truman, David Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. Iris sold the company in 1992, but continues to work there as a consultant.

In 2012, Apfel was a visiting professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and in 2013 she was included in The Guardian's list of the fifty most fashionable women in their fifties.

Iris is now the face of the cosmetics brand's latest campaign. MAC, whose slogan is "beauty beyond age limits", she also launched her own line of jewelry called Iris Apfel Jewelery .

Exhibitions

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An excerpt characterizing Apfel, Iris

“There was a queue for your son, and you must have felt sorry for your baldness,” the little old man suddenly spoke quickly, attacking Dron, “but he shaved my Vanka. Oh, let's die!
- Then we will die!
“I am not a refuser from the world,” said Dron.
- That’s not a refuser, he has grown a belly! ..
Two long men were talking. As soon as Rostov, accompanied by Ilyin, Lavrushka and Alpatych, approached the crowd, Karp, putting his fingers behind his sash, smiling slightly, stepped forward. The drone, on the contrary, went into the back rows, and the crowd moved closer.
- Hey! who is your elder here? - shouted Rostov, quickly approaching the crowd.
- Is that the elder? What do you want? .. – asked Karp. But before he had time to finish, his hat fell off him and his head jerked to one side from a strong blow.
- Hats off, traitors! Rostov's full-blooded voice shouted. - Where is the elder? he shouted in a furious voice.
“The headman, the headman is calling ... Dron Zakharych, you,” hurriedly submissive voices were heard somewhere, and hats began to be removed from their heads.
“We can’t rebel, we observe the rules,” said Karp, and at the same moment several voices from behind suddenly began to speak:
- As the old men murmured, there are a lot of you bosses ...
- Talk? .. Riot! .. Robbers! Traitors! Rostov yelled senselessly, in a voice not his own, grabbing Karp by Yurot. - Knit him, knit him! he shouted, although there was no one to knit him, except for Lavrushka and Alpatych.
Lavrushka, however, ran up to Karp and grabbed him by the arms from behind.
- Will you order ours from under the mountain to call? he shouted.
Alpatych turned to the peasants, calling two by name to knit Karp. The men obediently left the crowd and began to unbelt.
- Where is the elder? shouted Rostov.
Drone, with a frown and pale face, stepped out of the crowd.
- Are you an elder? Knit, Lavrushka! - shouted Rostov, as if this order could not meet obstacles. And indeed, two more peasants began to knit Dron, who, as if helping them, took off his kushan and gave it to them.
- And you all listen to me, - Rostov turned to the peasants: - Now the march to the houses, and so that I don’t hear your voice.
“Well, we didn’t make any offense. We are just being stupid. They’ve only done nonsense… I told you it was disorder,” voices were heard reproaching each other.
“So I told you,” Alpatych said, coming into his own. - It's not good, guys!
“Our stupidity, Yakov Alpatych,” voices answered, and the crowd immediately began to disperse and scatter around the village.
The bound two peasants were taken to the manor's yard. Two drunk men followed them.
- Oh, I'll look at you! - said one of them, referring to Karp.
“Is it possible to speak to gentlemen like that?” What did you think?
“Fool,” another confirmed, “really, fool!”
Two hours later the carts were in the courtyard of Bogucharov's house. The peasants were eagerly carrying out and stacking the master's things on the carts, and Dron, at the request of Princess Mary, released from the locker where he was locked up, standing in the yard, disposed of the peasants.
“Don’t put it down so badly,” said one of the peasants, a tall man with a round smiling face, taking the box from the maid’s hands. She's worth the money too. Why are you throwing it like that or half a rope - and it will rub. I don't like that. And to be honest, according to the law. That's how it is under the matting, but cover it with a curtain, that's important. Love!
“Look for books, books,” said another peasant, who was carrying out the library cabinets of Prince Andrei. - You do not cling! And it’s heavy, guys, the books are healthy!
- Yes, they wrote, they didn’t walk! - a tall chubby man said with a significant wink, pointing to the thick lexicons lying on top.

Rostov, not wanting to impose his acquaintance on the princess, did not go to her, but remained in the village, waiting for her to leave. Having waited for Princess Mary's carriages to leave the house, Rostov mounted on horseback and accompanied her on horseback to the path occupied by our troops, twelve miles from Bogucharov. In Jankovo, at the inn, he took leave of her respectfully, for the first time allowing himself to kiss her hand.
“You’re not ashamed,” blushing, he answered Princess Marya to the expression of gratitude for her salvation (as she called his act), “every guard would have done the same. If we only had to fight with the peasants, we would not let the enemy go so far, ”he said, ashamed of something and trying to change the conversation. “I am only happy to have had the opportunity to meet you. Farewell, princess, I wish you happiness and consolation and wish to meet you under happier conditions. If you don't want to make me blush, please don't thank me.
But the princess, if she did not thank him more with words, thanked him with the whole expression of her face, beaming with gratitude and tenderness. She couldn't believe him, that she had nothing to thank him for. On the contrary, for her it was undoubtedly that if he were not there, then she probably would have to die from both the rebels and the French; that he, in order to save her, exposed himself to the most obvious and terrible dangers; and even more undoubted was the fact that he was a man with a lofty and noble soul, who knew how to understand her position and grief. His kind and honest eyes, with tears coming out of them, while she herself, crying, spoke to him about her loss, did not go out of her imagination.

At 93, she still remains true to herself and her style. Interior designer and collector of unique accessories and outfits, Iris Apfel has rightfully earned the title of style icon. She knows how to easily combine the incongruous, loves bulky bracelets and appreciates extravagant jewelry. Iris was one of the first to wear jeans in the United States, and her vast wardrobe can serve as an example of the history of fashion in the 20th century. Now she is the face of a cosmetic brand. MAC and launched her own jewelry line called Iris Apfel Jewelery. Besides, For more than 60 years, she has walked hand in hand through life with her beloved husband Karl Apfel. The couple does not have children, which, according to Iris, is her conscious choice: “It’s impossible to do everything. I wanted to build a career and travel.”. We have collected for you 20 more of the best quotes from this amazing woman about fashion, lifestyle and love.

1. It would be much better if women added intelligence to their heads, and not Botox to their faces.

2. If you are outwardly unattractive, you develop charm and wit, maybe some kind of talent or unique trait. If you are ugly, you are more likely to be attractive. And if you are beautiful, often you are just beautiful and that's it.

3. I am a true romantic. I have never bought anything just because it is valuable. My husband says, I look at a piece of fabric and listen to the threads. They tell me stories. They sing songs to me. I have to get a physical reaction when I buy something.

4. I am a person of color. I would never have become famous if I had not experimented. I love big bags. My glasses are so big that they don't fit into small handbags.

5. For 70 years I have not changed my style. I did not change my appearance, my thinking. And now everyone around me is dancing and jumping like I'm a star.

6. Remember, I am the oldest teenager in the world.

7. If someone doesn't like what I do, that's their problem, not mine.

8. If you don't feel comfortable, no matter how smart you are, it won't look right. I prefer to be happy and feel comfortable.

9. More is more and less is boring.

10. Today you need to be self-confident, otherwise you just won't be able to do it. And fantasy is what the modern world lacks so much. Fantasy is a very, very, very powerful phenomenon.

11. Everything I do, I do intuitively. If I think too much, nothing will come of it.

12. If your hair is done and you have good shoes on, you can go anywhere in anything.

13. I have always felt that jazz is a stylistic improvisation, and compositionally it is built according to the same principles as interior decor and fashion design: rhythm, mixing high and low, interweaving of ethnic motifs and classical elements.

14. You can buy fashion. But style is an innate feeling. master key - learn to understandhimself, which can take years.

15. When you get old, you need to force yourself to move forward, otherwise you can fall into the trap and start to fall apart. Staying active, keeping your mind busy is all very important. And I feel lucky because I can do what I love at this stage of my life at 90 years old.

16. I don't like trends, I prefer traditions.

17. My husband Carl is very lucky. I am not attracted to diamonds. Our values, political views, tastes - everything is identical. He knows how to do a lot of things that I am not capable of, together we complement each other to the whole. He is charming, caring, pleasant to talk to, sweet and even knows how to cook. What else does a girl need to be happy? But most importantly, he always knew how to make me laugh. You know, I look like such a hooligan, but when it comes to marriage, I'm as old-fashioned as a galosh.

18. I have never been a rebel and did not want to offend anyone. For me, the main thing was that my mother was not upset because of me and that my husband was pleased.

19. Once I was even told that I changed someone's life! And I thought: what kind of miserable life did this baby have, if I managed to influence her.

20. I feel like I'm doing my part for women's liberation. They understand that they do not have to look like everyone else, much less think like everyone else. And this thought makes me happy. Isn't that the biggest reward?

Interested in fashion shows and biographies of famous designers? Then you should have heard at least a few words about Iris Apfel. The biography of this famous woman, who devoted her whole life to design and collecting, often gets on the main pages of magazines and newspapers. Big glasses and bright outfits make her recognizable even at a respectful age. She is already 95 years old, but this lady does not think about peace, doing her favorite things all day long. The story about Iris Apfel should start from the 20s of the last century.

early years

The future fashion diva was born in the Burrell family. Mother is Jewish, has Russian roots, which Iris Apfel herself often mentions. In many ways, it was her mother who influenced her career. She ran a small fashion boutique and her father sold mirrors. By the way, he also contributed a certain percentage to his daughter's success, thanks to his connections with famous American fashion designers.

Iris Apfel's childhood did not pass in the richest areas of New York. From the age of 12, the girl had an interest in various accessories and clothes. In some ways, you can see the influence of the mother, who could not live without new clothes. Father, on the contrary, did not like to waste time on long fittings, buying the first suit that caught his eye. Iris Apfel was a complete child, which is why she often faced ridicule from teenagers. Cigarettes helped to lose weight, as Iris herself admitted. She smoked a lot, but quit when she realized that she was starting to depend on nicotine.

First steps

She attended art school and studied art history. Already at the age of 19, she began to write advertisements in the Women's Wear Daily newspaper, which at that time was the most authoritative in New York. However, this occupation did not captivate the girl for a long time. She then worked with Bob Goodman, a renowned US illustrator. Iris Apfel soon became interested in interior design. The father, who had well-known acquaintances, helped to get comfortable in this area.

Husband

Designer Iris Apfel met her future husband in 1948, when she was 27 years old. They met at one of the resorts in New York. Karl Apfel fell in love with a bright girl, which he told her in a telephone conversation a few weeks later. After 4 months, the young man proposed to the girl.

Fashion designer Iris Apfel always speaks very warmly about her wife, with whom she lived in perfect harmony (he died in 2015). The heroine of our article has no children. The fashion diva explains their absence by the lack of time for personal life due to the fact that all the forces were spent on building a career.

Career

For some time, Iris Apfel worked as an interior designer. One day she was picking up wall paneling. Looking through a huge variety of options, she realized that she had found her calling - a textile designer. She was able to bring her ideas to life thanks to the Old World Weavers company, which she founded together with her husband in the 50s. The company grew very quickly, gained weight in the world market, eventually becoming one of the most popular in this area. The company's looms were restored and reproduced antique fabrics. Products were in demand among large organizations, famous designers, collectors, aristocrats.

Iris Apfel's jewelry became recognizable all over the world, and she finally felt happy. Old World Weavers, by the way, still exists today. True, other people are already in charge of the company. In the early 90s, the couple sold their offspring, but Apfel remained with him as a consultant. She does not regret selling.

The fashion diva has also been involved in major interior restoration projects at the White House.

Exhibitions

Iris Apfel boasts an impressive collection of accessories. Until 2005, the designer could not even think that someone would be interested in them. She was doing her favorite job when, unexpectedly, she was asked for some accessories for the exhibition. The curators were amazed when they saw the huge collection of Iris. It became clear that a couple of things can not do. Soon a separate exhibition was organized, in which Apfel's wardrobe was the focus. The exposition was a huge success.

It is surprising that the designer treats his exclusive outfits as the most ordinary things. On a weekday, it can surprise you with a bright dress or suit. Iris is often referred to as the "Rare Bird in Fashion Style".

In 2009, another exhibition was held, which was held by the Institute of Costumes. The exposition was awarded to the best outfits of Apfel. By the way, only Yves Saint Laurent was awarded such an honor in the 80s of the last century. Viewers were able to see more than 80 costumes and 300 of the designer's best accessories, which she collected around the world.

House

The apartment of our heroine, located in New York, is more like some kind of palace. The walls are hung with paintings and many gold-framed mirrors. Everywhere - figurines, Venetian chairs. Minimalism Iris does not like. She likes abundance and texture. That is why the apartment resembles a palace from the time of Louis XV, when there was not a single free meter in the premises. There are many things from different countries and even eras. Iris brought everything from her travels around the world.

Style

Apfel, when buying clothes, never adhered to any framework. She can be called the oldest teenager in the world. She did not acquire accessories and outfits in order to collect the best collection in the world. For her, it was a thrill. She was not so much attracted by the simple purchase of clothes as the search for the perfect combination in the details.

The designer does not consider himself a collector. Every accessory, every outfit does not lie idle with her. Huge glasses, beads, bracelets - these are the irreplaceable features of Mrs. Apfel's style. She does not pursue fashion trends, does not buy expensive, unnecessary jewelry. She herself combines the elements of outfits, getting exquisite, original costumes. Iris has repeatedly surprised others with her extravagant style. She is an example of exquisite taste, which borders on bad taste, but does not cross this line. It is difficult to find someone who could repeat something like this.

About Russia

As mentioned above, Iris Apfel has Russian roots through her mother. The fashion designer has always admired our girls. In the 50s she visited Sochi and Odessa. She later recalled poverty, strict border controls and the beauty of Russian women. He wants to visit Russia again, now Moscow.

Today

Despite her venerable age, Iris Apfel continues to do what she loves, travels, acts in commercials and participates in various projects. In 2011, she made a collection of cosmetics for MAC. Glory at a respectful age did not blind her, she still watches everything around with intelligence and interest. Iris does not like street fashion and deliberate outrageousness, but she has a positive attitude towards her. In 2012, the designer taught classes at a Texas university. In 2013, she was included in the list of the most fashionable women who are already over fifty.