Accidental icon, i learned that i have more than 750,000 instagram followers, which is quite amazing, as ive never even gotten an email address. To 96 year old iris apfel, retirement would be a fate worse than death. She was a longtime interior designer, and, with her beloved husband carl. Mar 06, 2018 a woman who transcends time and trends, iris apfel is a true original, one of the most dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design.
Astute maxims, witty anecdotes from childhood to the present, essays on style and various subjects, from the. At 94, geriatric starlet iris apfel has her priorities straight. This is a very special campaign as i strongly believe in the importance of living by your own rules and not taking life too seriously. As the cofounder with her husband, carl apfel, of old world weavers, an international textile manufacturing company that. Apfel s creative endeavors have ranged from her career as a textile designer to working as an interior designer for the white house. Published by harper design, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. She is revered among fashion and interior design aficionados as one of the great style icons of.
Iris apfel style icon iris apfel puts her personal stamp on damian foxes selection of the seasons standout pieces. Join our email list and receive free standard shipping on your next order. According to apfel, great personal style is about knowing yourself, staying curious, and maintaining a sense of humor. Iris apfel iris apfel hardcover harpercollins publishers. As the cofounder with her husband, carl apfel, of old world weavers, an international textile manufacturing company that specialized in reproducing antique fabrics, her. Oct 11, 2016 all of it was acquired, apfel says, a piece here, a piece there, during the many european buying trips she made over the years, first as head of her own interiordesign business and later as. Bringing attention to the industry insider then already well into her eighties, the museum called apfel an american original in the truest sense, one of the most vivacious personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design, who over the past 40 years has cultivated a personal style that is both witty and exuberantly. At 96, acclaimed interior designer and businesswoman iris apfel defies all stereotypes of ageing. After a celebrated career in interior design, she used her astounding.
Iris barrel apfelfashion muse, decorator, and cofounder of old world weaverswearing chado ralph rucci and jewelry of her own design in her new york city home. Iris apfels new york home interior design iris apfel, apfel, iris. Iris apfel and her husband carl apfels love story iris. Explore our fabulous designer home collection from fashion icon iris apfel. From running several businesses including textile company, old world weavers, with her late husband carl apfel for over four decades to her involvement in interior design projects, such as decorating the white house for nine successive us presidents, she has done it all. Iris apfel fills us in on her new book, accidental icon cultured.
Behindthescenes video my accessories world style icon iris apfel in alexander mcqueen cotton poplin dress with mirror embroidery, and ponyskin and wood wedge shoes. The designer studied art history at new york university and she has also attended art school. Apr 14, 2017 previously, apfel had enjoyed a modest amount of renown in the design world. At 96 years old, style icon iris apfel is a selfdescribed geriatric starlet with a flair for fashion, design, and combining whats cheap with whats chic. I loved this book and am sorry i didnt buy it earlier. Apfel studied art history at new york university and attended art school at the university of wisconsin. Rara avis by iris apfel fringesleeve sweater dress. A woman who transcends time and trends, iris apfel is a true original, one of the most dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design. Jun 18, 2018 iris apfel one of the most dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design and hands down the most vital, witty nonagenarian in the solar system iris apfel is a true original.
Born iris barrel in astoria, queens, new york, apfel is the only child of samuel barrel, whose family owned a glassandmirror business, and his russianborn. You can learn certain rudiments from a book, but if you want to do any art or. Astute maxims, witty anecdotes from childhood to the present, essays on style and various subjects, from the decline of manners to the importance of taking risks, fill the book as do lists, both proclamatory, revelatory, and advisory. Both were jewish she studied art history at new york university and attended art school at the university of wisconsin career. The book, which is filled with personal anecdotes and photos, isnt the first look into apfels interior life. The living rooms bleachedoak boiserie is 18thcentury french, and the door hardware is by p. Follow iris apfels instagram account to see all 1,119 of their photos and videos. One of the most dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior designand hands down the most vital, witty nonagenarian in the.
At 97, iris apfel has lived an extremely colourful life. Born iris barrel in astoria, queens, new york, apfel is the only child of samuel barrel, whose family owned a glassandmirror business, and his russianborn wife, sadye, who owned a fashion boutique. All of it was acquired, apfel says, a piece here, a piece there, during the many european buying trips she made over the years, first as head of her own interiordesign business and later as. Oct 11, 2016 iris barrel apfelfashion muse, decorator, and cofounder of old world weaverswearing chado ralph rucci and jewelry of her own design in her new york city home. Feb, 2018 while working on my new book, iris apfel. Follow iris apfel s instagram account to see all 1,119 of their photos and videos. Iris found many of first design clients while working as a reporter at a hotel, where she became known for putting together a good look or two. One of the most dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior designand hands down the most vital, witty nonagenarian. Iris apfel bof 500 the people shaping the global fashion. Carl apfel, who was married to style icon iris apfel and appeared in the documentary iris, has died at 100. One of the most dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior designand hands down the most vital, witty nonagenarian in the solar systemiris apfel is a true original.
Iris apfel is iconic for her fashion sense, but her taste spills over to her interior design in abundance. Plus, get first scoop on insider sales, new arrivals, and special events. Iris apfel shop iris apfels jewelry collection hsn. The irreverent iris apfel by eric boman is still available today. Accidental icon, contains an eclectic mix of musings and 180 fullcolor and blackandwhite photos and illustrationspresented in the same improvisational, multifaceted style that have made iris a contemporary fashion icon. Sure, she had a successful business for decades, designing interiors for the rich and famous, including many. Iris apfel tells her own story complete with brilliant and beautiful photography and graphic design, befitting this geriatric starlet and her passion for design, fashion and the all important accessories that she wears with such style.
Iris apfel and nudes new collaboration british vogue. Her personality shines through her sparky introduction. The book takes readers inside iris apfels life and experiences in the. Mar 01, 2018 the book, which is filled with personal anecdotes and photos, isnt the first look into apfels interior life. Accidental icon, the geriatric starlet recounts her life of high style with color and quips as memorable as her accessories and trademark glasses. The glorious iris apfel, whose ascendancy to fame skyrocketed after a seventyyear career in the design industry, has an inimitable fashion style that pairs her huge, round glasses, bright red lipstick, a shock of white hair, and enough colorful bangles and layers of rich fabrics to clothe a small village. Aug 29, 2015 at 94, geriatric starlet iris apfel has her priorities straight. Apr 25, 2016 iris apfel and deborah lloyd talk with nadja swarovski about the secret to style and creativity duration. See more ideas about decor, iris apfel and taxidermy. Accidental icon, contains maxims, anecdotes, personal photographs, disney cartoons, and vintage postcards, among many colorful visuals. Sep 07, 2016 95yearold fashion icon iris apfel says the only successful path is your own.
Iris apfel s new york home interior design famous fashion icon and interior designer iris apfel is also the new owner of a new york apartment that she obviously decorated herself. Apfel consults and lectures on a variety of fashion topics including style. She is one inspiring woman for sure and a true style icon. Shop the latest rara avis by iris apfel fashion at. Iris apfel is a fashion icon, interior designer and jewelry designer with over 90 years of inspiration and influence. Iris apfel and deborah lloyd talk with nadja swarovski about the secret to style and creativity duration. As a young woman, she worked for womens wear daily and the interior designer elinor johnson.
Nov 01, 2017 at 96 years old, style icon iris apfel is a selfdescribed geriatric starlet with a flair for fashion, design, and combining whats cheap with whats chic. Growing up in queens, new york, iris apfel was an only child, so her parents often brought her to family. She has also acted as an assistant to illustrator robert goodman. Follow us on social media for the latest in inspiration, trends, decorating ideas. The cause of death was congestive heart failure, pretareporter has confirmed. Rara avis by iris apfel 36 resin oval chain link necklace. She is revered among fashion and interiordesign aficionados as one of the great style icons of. Accidental icon makes a perfect coffee table book the kind youll actually want to read. Iris apfel american businesswoman, interior designer. Shop irisa s exclusive furniture, rugs, pillows, artwork, barware, and dinnerware. Interior designer iris apfel, 93, is fast becoming one of the fashion industrys most soughtafter models, having just unveiled her second highprofile ad campaign in as many months. With references to 18th century france and italy, vintage monkey sculptures everywhere you look, handpainted chinoiserie patterns, and bold prints that somehow just work, iris apfels homes are strong evidence that selfexpression is. Iris apfel by iris apfel, 9780062405081, available at book depository with free. Accidental icon iris apfel chronicles her style musings.
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