Iris Apfel

Iris Apfel, born on August twenty-ninth, nineteen twenty-one, is a renowned American businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion designer. She is celebrated for her flamboyant style, distinctive oversized eyeglasses, and her vibrant personality. Apfel's career in textiles began in partnership with her husband, Carl, from nineteen fifty to nineteen ninety-two, during which they secured a prestigious contract with the White House that spanned nine presidencies.

In her retirement, Apfel garnered significant acclaim for a groundbreaking exhibition at the Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in two thousand five. This show showcased her extensive collection of costume jewelry, artfully styled with clothing on mannequins in a manner that reflected her personal fashion sensibilities.

As a fashion icon, Iris Apfel's influence has transcended generations. She was the subject of the acclaimed 2014 documentary 'Iris' directed by Albert Maysles, which further solidified her status in the fashion world. In a remarkable turn of events, she signed with IMG as a model in two thousand nineteen at the remarkable age of ninety-seven, proving that style knows no age.