Journey of Iris Apfel's 102 Years of Unforgettable Style 

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Celebrated interior designer and late-in-life fashion model Iris Apfel dies at 102, leaving a legacy of vibrant and unconventional style. 

Iconic Style Pioneer Iris Apfel Passes Away at 102 

Iris Apfel, the visionary "geriatric starlet," known for her kaleidoscopic wardrobe, dies at her Palm Beach home at the age of 102. 

Remembering Iris Apfel: A Geriatric Starlet's Fashion Legacy 

Explore the extraordinary life of Iris Apfel, from her textile business with husband Carl to becoming a late-in-life fashion celebrity and professional model at 97 

Iris Apfel's Unique Fashion Journey: From Textiles to Runways 

Delve into the groundbreaking 2005 retrospective at the Costume Institute, showcasing Iris Apfel's clothes and accessories – a first for the museum featuring a living non-fashion designer. 

Metropolitan Museum's First: Iris Apfel's Living Fashion Legacy 

Remembering Iris Apfel's fearless fashion sense, mixing hippie vintage with haute couture, as she embraced contradictions and redefined the meaning of style in her 80s and 90s. 

Gaudy, Kooky, Bizarre: Iris Apfel's Bold Fashion Choices 

Explore how Iris Apfel, a Noo Yawk haggler, took the fashion world by storm with her distinctive style, challenging norms and inspiring women to embrace their uniqueness. 

Iris Apfel: From Harlem Shops to Fashion Week Runways 

Relive the buzz surrounding Iris Apfel's 2005 Met exhibition, "Rara Avis," highlighting her flamboyant wardrobe, turning her into an international celebrity of pop fashion. 

Rare Bird of Fashion: Iris Apfel's Museum Triumph 

Albert Maysles' 'Iris': A Captivating Fashion Documentary 

Celebrate the impact of the 2014 documentary "Iris" by Albert Maysles, offering a delightful eye-opener into Iris Apfel's life, style, and her rejection of monocultural conformity. 

Iris Apfel's Lasting Legacy: Barbie Dolls and Global Recognition 

1Explore Iris Apfel's late-in-life achievements, from collaborating with global brands to having a Barbie doll made in her image, solidifying her status as an accidental icon.