Get the Look: Iris Apfel This week we celebrate the exuberantly eclectic style of the nonagenarian starlet, Iris Apfel. In 1950, Apfel, along with her husband Carl, founded Old World Weavers, which specialized in the reproduction of antique fabrics. Among their clients were nine residents of The White House and Greta Garbo. Iris's passion for textiles, along with clothing and accessories, was fueled by collecting from markets all over the world. In 2005, at the age of 84, Iris Apfel became a celebrity when her style was presented at the Metropolitan Museum. The movie Iris celebrates her singular approach to fashion and life, and in 2018 she published her first book, Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon. How to get the Iris Apfel look? Start with clothing in vibrant colors, bold prints, and textures, and accessorize by the ton with statement-making jewelry from around the world and all eras. Wear the biggest glasses you can find. Add confidence. The Trade Members of the VFG are here to help you be your own rara avis, in celebration of this incredible woman.
I believe Iris would agree that one can't have too many Bakelite bangles 70s Nat Kaplan peach and aqua paisley long shirt dress—just add 6 or 7 bright necklaces! 70s pantsuit by Puritan - Forever Young (which Iris seems to be) Purple and gold reversible padded mandarin jacket—it will do until something brighter comes along!
1960s Tapestry Coat, Size Medium 1960s Thai Silk Hostess Gown, Size Medium 1970s Boho Patchwork Vest Made in Pakistan, Size Large 1980s Macrame and Suede Statement Belt, Size Medium 1980s Color Block Flats, Size 8 US
1960s Sunglasses Rhinestone Studded Frame Made in France Lillie Rubin Marabou Feather Disco Jacket Violet Pink Size 12 Large 1990s Sweater or Mini Dress Black and White Sequins by Dolce and Gabbana Danish Faux Fur Coat 1970s Mugge Kolpin Design Gunnar Knudsen Ladies S 1960s Marimekko Finland Keidas Maxi Dress by Annika Rimala Size M
Photos are clickable links On Etsy, a red silk shirred and quilted bomber style jacket And a 60s skirt & jacket suit in orange & pink tweed On magsrags.net, an emerald green silk shantung double breasted jacket And an 80s hand-blocked cocoon coat by Ignacio Peri Finally, a two piece 70s set from Pat Sandler - these are the palazzo pants, and come with a matching sheer chiffon shirt that I showed off last week for the Sheer parade!
90s Bohemian Beaded Yellow Salwar Pants Vtg Black Satin Bolero with Maribou Vintage Floral Kimono Jacket Vintage Corset Look Formal Womens Lounge Jacket
1970s Filene's Paisley Dress with Duster 1960s Metallic Pink Satin Brocade Dress Saks Fifth Avenue 1960s Pink and Metallic Silver and Gold Bubble Lace Dress 1970s Finnish Eeyan Eutikki Striped Sweater 1950s Black Wool With Kashmiri Crewel Embroidery Jacket
Adolfo Knit Tunic Dress Bold Geometric Patterns Turban, Toque, Hat, Late 1950s, Satin, Sculpted, Pleated, Earth Tones, by Sonni California