Original and often eye-catching clothing and accessories. Lips painted red and huge round glasses were the trademark of the fashion house Iris Apfelwith whom he died 102 years old. The centenarian defines herself as “the world's oldest teenager”, with an eclectic and sophisticated style.
He has long been a high-society legend in New York, the city of his birth, as covered extensively by The New York Times Documentary film “Iris” (2014).
It is believed that this businesswoman of Jewish origin is already part of the history of interior design. In this field, he has clients reaching Nine presidents of the United Statesfrom Harry Truman to Bill Clinton, to whom Spaces decorated in the White HouseAnd Hollywood stars love him Greta Garbo.
Apfel will be the special guest for 080 on Barcelona 2015. Journalist Betty Soler interviewed her on TV3 and even walked with her around the city. On “Els Matins” he defined her as “a person with very clear ideas and tastes.”
In 2005, the Metropolitan Museum in New York dedicated a solo exhibition to her, and since then she has become world famous. As she used to say about herself, she became “Aging starBecause he was over 80 years old at the time.
Apfel's popularity also spread on the networks, where she became a model for several clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics brands.
The designer's death was announced in a message on social networks. Family spokesman This loserHe confirmed to the New York Times that he died at his home in Palm Beach, Florida.
On his Instagram profile, which has more than 3 million followers, you can see a photo with his date of birth and death. The American wears glasses, which she first appeared when she turned 100 years old.
At the age of 97, Apfel signed a contract with the modeling agency IMG. Right up until the last minute, this was Ciaté London's image.
He has also collaborated with brands targeting a more mainstream audience. In this aspect, 2022 presented one Fashion collection from H&M Which was full of colours, one of the signs of her identity. He said during the promotion:
“The world can be a very gray place. Colors, patterns and textures are a way to add some fun to life.”
And bragging and sarcasm A sense of humorHe also explained that he was often asked why he wore such disproportionate glasses:
“People always say to me: 'Why are they so big?' I tell them that it is because they are happy to see them.”
The design was to celebrate her recent birthday in pink. A post was also published on his personal page on Friday, the day before his death, to celebrate his turning 102…and a half.
Apfel has inspired many other creatives and is part of popular culture: she designed one Barbie girlassigned to him Books like those in the “Little People, Big Dreams” series..
There has always been speculation about how much she inspired the character of Edna in the film “The Incredibles” (2004) With editor Anna Wintour, actress Linda Hunt, or designer Edith Head.
In terms of personal life, he maintained a relationship that lasted more than 60 years with… Karl Apfel. They married in 1947 and remained together until his death in 2015 at the age of 100.
They both founded the textile company Old World Weavers, with which they worked for such stars as influential businesswoman Estée Lauder or famous actress Greta Garbo.
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