7 things to know about the late Iris Apfel
The self-proclaimed geriatric starlet has died. See all the wonderful titbits from her colourful life, from gender-bending style to décor in the White House
Famed for her over-the-top sense of style Iris Apfel was one of fashion's most beloved icons. The news of her death was revealed by a representative of her estate who shared that the fashion star had died at age 102 in her home at Palm Beach in Florida.
Amassing a global appeal, we take a look back at what made Apfel a gem in the world of fashion and design.
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Known for celebrating innovative history in fashion, one of the Metropolitan Museum's first living icons to be celebrated honoured Iris Apfel's love for costume jewellery. Titled Rara Avis: Selections from the Iris Apfel Collection, the collection featured 40 pieces that celebrated the relationship between clothing and accessories.
Speaking to The New York Times, Apfel shared in her later years that she was no longer attending the annual Met Gala as “it’s not affordable any more. It’s totally corporate now,” she said, adding “they used to be really beautiful and fun. Now the corporations buy tables, because who can afford such a ticket?”