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Fashion icon Iris Apfel shares her philosophy for living, unique perspective on design, and the key moments that shaped her life, along with 300 photographs from her personal collection in a beautifully produced legacy book, featuring a bespoke ribbon marker, edges sprayed with a vibrant pink ink, and a debossed, high-gloss cover. In the summer of 2023, as Iris Apfel welcomed her 102nd birthday, she put pen to paper to write this very special project, which Iris called her legacy book. “This is not a book of secrets—I have no secrets. Sorry to disappoint if that’s what you’re looking for. I have some good stories, though. And a few ideas. This book is about living, creating, and colo...
From the fashion icon, “a joyous, colorful collection of photographs; drawings; reflections; and personal mottos on marriage, business, fame and style” (Boca Raton Observer). The late great Iris Apfel was a woman who transcended time and trends—one of the most original and dynamic personalities in the worlds of fashion, textiles, and interior design. Written a few years before her passing at age 102, this is a lavishly illustrated memoir in which she shares her musings, anecdotes, and incomparable wisdom. As the cofounder with her husband of Old World Weavers, an international textile manufacturing company that specialized in reproducing antique fabrics, she served a prestigious client...
A true original: this lavishly photographed book captures the style of American fashion maverick Iris Apfel, who, over the past 40 years, has cultivated a personal chic that is exuberantly idiosyncratic.
Little Iris grew up with fashion and flair all around her-- from her grandparents' fabric collections to her parents' stylish boutiques. Exploring New York via the subway, she fell in love with the city's eccentric style as a young girl. As she grew into a young woman, she made it her business to bring, fun, color, and flair to life ... and the freely express herself. This inspiring story of the designer and fashion icon features a fact and photo section at the back.
This beautifully illustrated volume surveys the textile and fashion designs of one of Britain's most distinctive creative voices, marking the 50th anniversary of the house of Zandra Rhodes.
Iris Apfel’s legacy 29 August 1921 to 1 March 2024. In the summer of 2023, as Iris Apfel welcomed her 102nd birthday, she put pen to paper to write this very special project: what Iris called her legacy book. Comprising of over 200 personal photos and adorned with beautiful, unseen fabric patterns from her Old World Weaver’s collection, Iris’s incredible energy radiates from every page. Here she shares her creative work, life stories, adventures, and her unwavering belief in the essential power of colour and creativity on a life well lived. 'It has been an honour to know and to learn from Iris.' Ruvén Afanador 'A force of nature.' Tommy Hilfiger 'One of the industry’s oldest tastema...
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the bright world of Iris Apfel, where every costume is a chapter in the intriguing narrative of her exceptional life. In "Iris Apfel: A Stitch in Time," unravel the delicate threads of daring, wisdom, and an undeniable flare for the unusual that characterise this renown person. Journey back to Iris's early days in the heart of New York, where the bustling streets of Queens set the setting for a life less ordinary. As you turn through the pages, follow Iris through her academic aspirations and her initial steps into the world of fashion, all culminating to the founding of Old World Weavers-an empire formed from desire. The plot takes a turn when Iris be...
At 94, Iris Apfel is having the time of her life. Having made her name as an interior designer and fashion icon, she's in demand as a model and her legions of fans love her 'unsugared truths'. Apfel is Manhattan's oldest and coolest It girl and star of documentary Irisby filmmaker Albert Maysles, which offers a unique perspective into the delightful life of a style legend. Iris's best quotes and life wisdom have been compiled here for your delectation and inspiration.
At 94, Iris Apfel is having the time of her life. Having made her name as an interior designer (she worked with the wives of nine presidents on the White House) and fashion icon, she's in demand as a model and her legions of fans love her 'unsugared truths'. Voted one of the Best Dressed over 50's by The Guardian, Apfel is Manhattan's oldest and coolest It girl and star of documentary Iris by filmmaker Albert Maysles, which offers a unique perspective into the delightful life of a style legend. On Love: "I always say my husband has given me all the space I need, except in the closet." On Individuality: "When you don't dress like everybody else, you don't have to think like everybody else." On Growing Older: "Getting older ain't for sissies, I'll tell you." On New York: "To lead the good life in New York, the two most important things for a woman are a chauffeur and a fur-lined raincoat." On Style: "Fashion you can buy, but style you possess" "If your hair is done properly and you're wearing good shoes, you can get away with anything." Iris' best quotes and life wisdom have been compiled here for your delectation and inspiration.
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