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1921
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2024
Iris Apfel Obituary
Iris Apfel was an interior designer who, late in life, became an icon of maximalist, boho style.
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(Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images for Central Park Tower)
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Peter Brown
April 6, 2024
Extraordinary vision, we all have learned to view art with a broader perspective of visual, cultural and abstract thinking. Hers was the logic of the eye and of culture ... we owe her a debt of thanks for all she taught us. R.I.P, Mrs Apfel !
Kate Bell
March 8, 2024
Thank God for Iris Apfel whose like make being human so much more pleasurable, showing us all that no matter how fabulous or frightful the day, it will be better with attention to style. God obviously agreed and Iris merited her long life.
Donna Wilson
March 6, 2024
Rest in Peace Queen Iris Apfel..I was introduced to her by her neat clothing, accessories and when she was on the shopping channel HSN..I was hooked. I have alot of her pieces, even her barbie dolls and book..I miss her already. Donna Wilson- Va beach,VA
Susan Libby
March 5, 2024
My first memory of Iris was when I was about 5. She was my mother´s friend from kindergarten and helped decorate our house.
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