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Zenni honors the late Iris Apfel with new collection

Online eyewear retailer Zenni Optical has launched a new collection that pays tribute to the late legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel. Named ‘Iconic Elegance,’ the exclusive collection was created in collaboration with Iris’ estate and celebrates her legacy on what would have been her 103rd birthday on August 29. Celebrated for her daring style...

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Iconic US designer Iris Apfel dies aged 102

New York - Iris Apfel, centenarian style icon from the New York borough of Queens immediately recognizable by her oversized owlish glasses, has died at age 102, according to her Instagram account. The self-described "geriatric starlet," best known as a textile designer and fashion celebrity, reached peak fame only in her 80s and 90s. A...

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Iris Apfel celebrates 100th birthday with H&M collaboration

Businessperson and fashion figure Iris Apfel has revealed she will be collaborating with fast-fashion retailer H&M on an eclectic collection, with the announcement coming one week after her 100th birthday. Iris expressed her excitement about the upcoming line, saying in a statement: “I think H&M is fabulous and are absolute pioneers in their...

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Iris Apfel designs 100th birthday collection at Zenni

Eyewear e-commerce site Zenni has announced the launch of the Iris Apfel Zentennial Collection, designed by the fashion icon Iris Apfel herself to celebrate her 100th birthday. The collection includes 12 frames in bright colours and bold patterns, similar to the unconventional styles Apfel is known for. Silhouettes include cat-eyes, rounded...