Iris Apfel will be presented with the Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement Award.
Photo: Courtesy of Ruvén Afanador for Zenny
Style Icon Iris Apfel Passes Away at 102
See how the beloved designer and businesswoman—who leaves a legacy of self-expression, individuality, and flamboyant style—is being remembered
New York icon Iris Apfel passed away on March 1 at the age of 102, after a life as vibrant and color-filled as her signature sense of style. From her early days as an interior designer with a keen eye for vintage treasures to her unexpected rise as a fashion-world muse in her later years, Apfel charter her own course with flamboyant ensembles, an outspoken personality, and trademark oversize glasses. Beyond her eye-catching wardrobe, she leaves a legacy of self-expression, individuality, and reminding the world you can embrace true style at any age.
When news of her passing was announced, scores of friends and admirers took to social media to give their condolences and share memories of the beloved icon, who proved age was just a number. See some of them below.
Cover: Iris Apfel will be presented with the Andrée Putman Lifetime Achievement Award.
Photo: Courtesy of Ruvén Afanador for Zenny
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