Description: (Businesswoman)
Iris Apfel was an American businesswoman, interior designer, and fashion designer known for her flamboyant style and oversized eyeglasses. She had a successful career in textiles, operating a business with her husband from 1950 to 1992. Apfel gained recognition for her work with the White House over nine presidencies. In retirement, she curated a show at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2005, showcasing her collection of costume jewelry. Apfel became a fashion icon, featured in the 2014 documentary "Iris" and signed with IMG as a model in 2019 at the age of 97.