Designer Iris Apfel dies at 102
In 1921, New York saw the birth of one of the most fashionable women of all time and, of course, we are talking regarding Iris Apfel, who was a businesswoman, interior designer and New York socialite who stood out for having a unique style, which even led to her becoming an icon in the world of fashion.
Iris Apfel dies at 102 years old. (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
From the beginning, it seems that Iris’s life was destined to coincide with the world of fashion; Her first direct connection was when she worked at Women’s Wear Daily as an assistant and part of the editorial team.
In 1948 her life would be related to the industry once more, when she married Carl Apfel, a textile businessman, with whom she would later found the fabric company: Old World Weavers. From that moment on, Iris began to be called “Lady of the Fabric” in the media.
Their talent for interior decoration made this couple responsible for decorating different spaces for more than nine presidents of the United States, such as John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton; among some other renovations of the White House.
Iris Apfel dies at 102 years old. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
In addition to her undeniable talent for decoration, Iris Apfel has stood out for her particular style when it comes to dressing and her extravagant looks. So much so that in 2005, the Costume Institute of the MET in New York mounted an exhibition of her in her honor; which they named, Iris Apfel: Rara Avis.
