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Iris Apfel: Great accessories, interior design and sophistication.

A character who has always existed in the minds of fashionistas is Iris Apfel. This is not surprising, since at more than 100 years old, she is a total reference for style.

Large accessories, including necklaces, earrings and rings that seem to overflow from her body, have become part of a timeless look; seasoned, of course, by the most striking and exuberant clothes possible. Of course, without forgetting her characteristic glasses and well-coiffed gray hair.

We know, by now you have the image of Iris Apfel in your mind. But who is she really and why has she earned a place among fashion lovers? Well, we have gathered some points to get to know (and understand) this woman.

New York context

She was born in the Big Apple in 1921. Her mother introduced her to the world of fashion from her own boutique and in her youth and later years she devoted herself to interior design. How? Together with her husband, with whom she also shared credit by working for clients that included the White House during a total of 9 administrations.

The rise to fame

Although Iris was already well-known, international fame came in 2005 when the MET in New York organized the exhibition “Rara Avis”, which served as a retrospective of her collection, style and essence. Since then, Iris has been published in multiple fashion magazines. The love for Iris lies, precisely, not in what she wears but in how she wears it.

Iris can combine a piece from the flea market with the most sophisticated deliveries from luxury fashion houses, while at the same time starring in campaigns for multiple firms around the world and receiving calls to give interviews about something that for her is more than ordinary: being herself.

Follow the trail

As long-lived as it is interesting, a look at Iris's social media will take you into her universe and, above all, will teach you a more than defined style. Congratulations! Follow her on @iris.apfel