Businesswoman, interior designer, and American fashion icon, Iris Apfel is synonymous with extravagance and a good dose of style. With just turned 101, the American is known for wearing maximalist glasses, striking jewelry, and voluminous, colorful pieces. Get to know a little more about this fashionista!
“I don’t see anything wrong with a wrinkle. It is a kind of badge of courage.”
Fun and light in her essence, Iris values spontaneity and loves fashion exaggeration, with accessories, prints, colors, and many layers in her looks.
As for aging, the fashionista delivers: “I don’t see anything wrong with a wrinkle. It is a kind of badge of courage.” Inspiring, huh?
Make no mistake, even Iris Apfel once had low self-esteem and in her documentary she says that for a period of her life she felt ugly. To solve this, she decided to start producing for herself. “When you don’t dress like everybody else, you don’t have to think like everybody else,” she says.
Three phrases said by Iris Apfel, which will inspire and make you reflect (without fear of what others will say, ok?):
“The key to style is learning who you are, which takes years. There is no script for style. It’s about self-expression and above all, attitude.”
“Growing old is not for the weak. You start to fall apart and you need to do the best you can to keep yourself going. I think doing things and staying active is very important. When your mind is busy, you don’t feel as much pain.”
“I say, dress to please yourself, listen to your inner muse and risk wearing something that says here I am.”
Photo: @irisapfel
