Is this not the most fabulous female icon you have ever heard of!!
Iris Apfel is a 91 year old fashion maven hailing from New York who describes herself as a "geriatric starlet".
With an impressive resume that includes interior design, fashion muse, and eyewear creator, Iris' life has been far from boring. She sits front row at the major fashion shows, has been the cover girl on many international Fashion Magazines and attends all the A-list New York events.
Iris developed a cult following in 2005 when the Metropolitan Museum of Art held an exhibition of Iris' flamboyant outfits titled "Rara Avis: The Irreverent Iris Apfel".
Following this exhibition, at the spritely age of 84, MAC cosmetics named a collection under her name, designer Jimmy Choo named a sandal in her honor and she even brought out her own eyewear and handbag ranges.
In a world that is obsessed with staying youthful, Iris defies all odds and has a refreshing take on life. She sees style as a personal choice and dresses only to please herself. She points out that fashion is fun and shouldn't be taken too seriously.
I love that Iris reminds us that you are never too young or too old to accomplish something. The world is your oyster, and all that jazz!
Here are some of my favorite Iris quotes..
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