Iris Apfel didn’t look her age until the end. The 102-year-old presented herself as a fashion icon on social media, slipped into extravagant outfits and enjoyed life. It has now been announced that the American has died.
Their motto “more is more” was cult. Her clothing was particularly eye-catching, but Apple also attracted attention on Instagram in recent years with her charm. “I’m not pretty and never will be, but that doesn’t matter. I have something much better. I have style,” she once said.
When she spontaneously presented her jewelry at an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) at the age of 84, Apfel suddenly became famous. Against her will: “I have followed my passions all my life. There was also a bit of luck. But I never wanted to be a star.
Further performances followed. For her 100th birthday, she launched a colorful collection of clothing, jewelry and shoes together with H&M. All parts were sold out within a few hours, and Apfel’s success continued until her death.
Apfel was 102 years old and died at her home in Palm Beach. She leaves three million followers on Instagram and 215,000 fans on TikTok.