Iris Apfel
Celebrities mourn the death of the fashion icon
Iris Apfel died at the age of 102.
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The fashion world has lost one of its most dazzling figures – Iris Apfel has died at the age of 102. Numerous celebrities are mourning.
She was known for her extravagant looks and especially her oversized glasses and called herself a “geriatric starlet” – Iris Apfel (1921-2024) died on March 1st at the age of 102. Numerous stars are mourning the eccentric fashion icon on social media, who signed her first modeling contract at the age of 97.
“You have mastered the art of life. I thank you for your energy and inspiration,” wrote musician Lenny Kravitz (59) under a post on Apfel’s Instagram account announcing her death.
Lily Collins mourns Iris Apfel
Actress Lily Collins (34) commented: “The fashion gods welcome an icon.” In an Instagram story The “Emily in Paris” actress also explained that she was allowed to wear an Apfel design in the series. “Your style will live on and your work will be celebrated forever,” Collins continues. “What a woman. What a legend. What a life.”
“Ted Lasso” star Hannah Waddingham (49) also honored Iris Apfel: “Good night and God bless you, madam. What joy and what endless style you have brought to so many.” Actress Zoe Saldana (45) added: “Rest in Power, Empress.”
US journalist Maria Shriver (68) wrote in an Instagram post: “Wow! What a remarkable life Iris Apfel lived. She literally did it all: she was a businesswoman, she was a model, she was a fashion icon, college professor, documentary film star, she was a Barbie doll! Iris is proof that age is just a number.”
Tommy Hilfiger honors Iris Apfel as an “innovator”
Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger (72), who arranged a modeling contract for the then 97-year-old Iris Apfel in 2019, paid tribute to her in a statement as an “innovator and leader” who will “go down in history.” “Iris Apfel became a world-famous fashion icon because of her incredible talent – not only as an artist but also as an influencer,” he continued.