Iris Apfel

“Iris Apfel is one of the great style icons of modern times. Fashion influencer, brand ambassador, model, film star and designer. She has defined that aging is not just a destination but an art. More is more!!!! Iris defines a life well lived.” — John Demsey, Executive Group President, the Estée Lauder Companies  “Iris is done little justice with the title icon! Icons seem fixed in time and inert. I have rarely met someone as vivid, as alive, as vital, vivacious, irreverent, joyous, relevant, and needed as Iris. She breathes young air, thinks young thoughts, and gathers no dust.” — Dries Van Noten “Personal style really originated with Iris Apfel; she has always espoused the virtues of not just dressing for yourself, but being who you are and doing it unapologetically, which is perhaps why she and her messaging and aesthetic have resonated so comprehensively. She’s a transcendent icon!” — Leandra Medine, manrepeller.com No one knows the rules of fashion better, and is more willing to break them, than Iris Apfel. As wildly unexpected as her styling might be, the effects never devolve into confusion or chaos. She is like a fashion Picasso, arranging diverse, unexpected elements in a compelling, completely original collage. — Harold Koda, former curator in charge, the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Iris Apfel is a rare bird. Warm, unapologetically outspoken, and whip-smart, she is opinionated about any and all manner of things, yet always accepts the quirks that make us individuals. She is a beautiful soul and I am proud to call her a friend. — Jenna Lyons “Iris is one of my favorite subjects to photograph. She has four eyes in front and two eyes behind, and that’s why she can see things in a round-about way. In the midst of all the world’s craziness, she remains a loyal friend who constantly opens your eyes.” — Bruce Weber Personal photos, words of wisdom and inimitable style tips from the 96-year-old fashion icon who calls herself “the world’s oldest living teenager.” — People Magazine “Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon makes a perfect coffee table book—the kind you’ll actually want to read.” — Town & Country “Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon, contains maxims, anecdotes, personal photographs, Disney cartoons, and vintage postcards, among many colorful visuals.” — Architectural Digest “When it comes to style icons, there’s no one else like Iris Apfel. Her newest tome covers everything from her thoughts on style to fun anecdotes from her childhood to now, lists of likes and dislikes, personal photos and mementos, and novelties like vintage postcards.” — Forbes.com “Accidental Icon was written for readers of any age.” — The Hollywood Reporter “It’s hard to resist this self-proclaimed “geriatric starlet.” With her owlish glasses, loud prints and necklaces upon necklaces, even in her 90s, Apfel is a fashion icon who combines a memoir with photos of the vibrant contents of her closets.” — New York Times Book Review “With the release of her new book, Accidental Icon, she retains her title of the “coolest nonagenarian” on the planet.”  — Miami Indulge “A joyous, colorful collection of photographs; drawings; reflections; and personal mottos on marriage, business, fame and style.” — The Boca Raton Observer “Even if you aren’t interested in bold, bright fashion, after nearly a century on the planet, Apfel’s words of wisdom about aging, individuality and success are worth reading.” — CNBC Make It