Nude, the global design brand of Şişecam, has been cooperating with Iris Apfel, who has guided the world of fashion for many years. On this occasion we wanted to commemorate Apfel and the other iconic women who have been trend setters like her.
According to Apfel, life is gray and boring; you can avoid it with fun clothes and jewelry.
Iris Apfel, 97 years old, has 1.1 million followers on Instagram. A businesswoman, a style icon and an interior designer… Apfel says that the fact that Nude has a simple way of thinking behind the glamorous look that is reflected in the outside world, and that “Simple is beautiful” reflects her lean soul with Nude. Apfel states that she has never been a fashion icon and never followed trends yet many pieces of the Apfel’s wardrobe have been exhibited in many different cities around the world since 2005. Apfel says that she is not beautiful but that means nothing to her and that styling is the most important thing. She believes that life is gray and boring and we can avoid this boredom with fun clothes and jewelry.
“Being stylish isn’t something to be learned”
Apfel has published a book called Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon.
Iris Apfel’s unlimited and deep style was crowned after Iris documentary in 2014. After the documentary, a book named Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon was published last year by Apfel. In this book, fashionable dressing is something that can be learned, but when it comes to style, she emphasizes that it is a special talent that comes from DNA and cannot develop later. Apfel, who has made special restoration and decoration works for nine presidents in the White House, also underlines that she has never thought about her age.
Having eyes, you can find the vitality of a 10-year-old child,
this perfect woman reminds us that we should pursue what excites us and there is no excuse to postpone doing things we enjoy. There are a few more names making their ages worthwhile like Iris Apfel.
Beatrix OSt
Beatrix Ost, born in 1940 in Germany; is known as a writer, actress, theater producer and designer. With her colorful hair and colorful bandanas, headscarves and hats, Ost stands out in every environment she enters. She doesn’t do shopping just for the sake of doing it, on the contrary, she only spends her money on pieces that she really loves and that she thinks she is going to wear for many years.
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood, combining fashion with punk, was born in 1941 in England. The 77-year-old designer goes beyond the ordinary with her unusual style. Westwood, who sees Punk style as a stance against the system and creates a revolt in fashion, perceives fashion as a stance and attitude, not as a race of elegance and grace. In recent years, Vivienne Westwood has attracted attention with her own Climate Revolution movement.
Maye Musk
Born in 1948, Canadian model Maye Musk is Elon Musk’ mother. Notable for her white hair and flawless physique, Musk has been modeling since she was 15 years old. The model, who is also a nutritionist, still continues to walk on runway.
Carmen Dell’Orefice
It is impossible not to mention the American model Carmen Dell’Orefice when it comes to fashion. Carmen Dell’Orefice, born in 1931, is the oldest model in the world. Since she was first the cover girl of Vogue when she was 15, Dell’Orefice has still been on the covers of the magazine. DelletiOrefice, Salvador Dali's muse, says that age or aesthetics are not important; she is one of those who thinks that the harmony of soul, body and mind is what makes people beautiful…
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