Iris Apfel

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Iris Apfel is a celebrated American businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion icon known for her bold and eclectic sense of style, which often features oversized glasses, vibrant colors, and layered accessories. She was born on August 29, 1921, in Queens, New York and passed in 2024. She was 102. Apfel had a career in textiles, including a contract with the White House that spanned nine presidencies.

Iris Apfel once said, “I say, dress to please yourself. Listen to your inner muse and take a chance. Wear something that says 'Here I am!' today.”