Iris apfels life is colorful, but the 95yearold fashion diva says its hard work that keeps her going. Iris apfel became a fashion icon by breaking all the rules. Carl apfel, who was married to style icon iris apfel and appeared in the documentary iris, has died at 100. Iris apfels home in new york city is a fashionistas. Her success is a result of following her own quirky style and doing all the things they tell you not to do. In the movie, harold koda, the curator in charge of the museums costume institute, discusses the pragmatic reasons and artistic rationale for. Iris official trailer 1 2015 iris apfel documentary hd iris pairs legendary 87yearold documentarian albert maysles with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style. Iris 2015 2015 with iris apfel,carl apfel movie youtube. Albert maysles captures iris apfels art of style the. Iris pairs the 87yearold maysles with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new york fashion scene for decades. From legendary documentarian albert maysles grey gardens, gimme shelter, iris pairs the late 88yearold filmmaker with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new york fashion scene for decades.
Iris, which premieres tonight in new york city, is the tale of iris apfelher history, her long and loving marriage, her sui generis approach to getting dressed, and her latebreaking emergence. Follow iris apfels instagram account to see all 1,106 of their photos and videos. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even at iris advanced age, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. The cause of death was congestive heart failure, pretareporter has confirmed. Iris apfel lands in london w magazine womens fashion.
The new documentary iris, directed by the late albert maysles, captures a woman bursting with uplifting advice and pithy sayings, sounding like gently clanking pearls as she moves. Iris apfel hosts london dinner, attends her documentarys. More is most definitely more in fashion icon iris apfels treasuretrove apartment. Iris barrel apfelfashion muse, decorator, and cofounder of old world weaverswearing chado ralph rucci and jewelry of her own design in her new york city. Iris apfel sweeps into london for uk premiere of iris. According to apfel, great personal style is about knowing yourself, staying curious, and maintaining a sense of humor. Iris apfel documentary british premiere and dinner at. Iris apfel sweeps into london for uk premiere of iris documentary. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. She is an actress, known for iris 2014, carol alts living room 2018 and bill cunningham new york 2010.
It was the museums first time showcasing an exhibit about clothing and accessories focused on a living person who wasnt a designer. At 94, geriatric starlet iris apfel has her priorities straight. Iris apfel is certainly one of the most influential women of her generation, but she is also a person who has attacked her established beliefs and institutions. The cause of death was congestive heart failure, pret. Iris official trailer 1 2015 iris apfel documentary hd.
After a lifetime of dressing in her own flamboyant manner, at 90, iris apfel is delighted to find herself new yorks latest fashion muse. Iris apfel, 93yearold fashion icon, thinks you dont. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to this use. Iris is a tale of a fabulous fashionista, a wonderful, whimsical documentary by filmmaker albert maysles. Iris apfel donated 900 pieces of her wardrobe to a museum in salem, massachusetts ever wondered how many things are in beloved new york fashion fixture iris apfels wardrobe. A fashion icons lateinlife fame peerless celebrity came late to the model and fashionworld personality iris apfeland shes relishing every delicious minute. Iris apfel, a retired businesswoman and fashion lover, rose to fame in 2005 when the metropolitan museum of art mounted an exhibition celebrating her ability to transform herself into an. On september, 2005, the costume institute at the metropolitan museum of art in new york premiered an exhibition about iris apfel s style entitled rara avis rare bird.
Iris the movie she married carl apfel who celebrates his 100th birthday in the film in 1948 and started old world weavers, their design business that sourced and created unique textiles. Iris apfel went to paris last week, and quite honestly, the city may never be the same. Iris apfel was born on august 29, 1921 in astoria, queens, new york city, new york, usa as iris barrel. Iris apfel hosts a dinner to celebrate the london premiere of iris, the documentary by the late albert maysles.
Duro olowu interviews iris apfel at london zoo video. The 94yearold new yorker is the subject of iris in paris, a fashion exhibition and popup shop at le. Its apt that shes the subject of a filmand of a film by one of the greatest and most conspicuously interventionist of documentariansbecause, for maysles, iris apfel is a mirror, too. As a documentary about her fascinating life and style premieres, londons fashion names celebrate iris apfel the lady turns 94 next month but shows absolutely no signs of slowing and now the voracious iris apfel has been eternalised in a new film by the late and great director albert maysles. This site uses cookies for analytics, personalized content and ads.
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