You can be born with the talent to be an opera star, but you've got to work and practice it. Iris Apfel bearhaveopus Change image and share on social
I'm not a collector of clothes. I've got clothes to wear. Iris Apfel clothecollectorhave Change image and share on social
I think people should express themselves more and not just buy what's in. While it can be very beautiful, and it may suit you perfectly, I'm sure it doesn't suit everyone in the same way. I like people who express themselves and are more individualistic. Iris Apfel beautifulbuyexpress share on social
Being an individual takes effort. Most people are pretty lazy. And that's OK! I mean, there are more important things than fashion. If it's going to stress you out to have a sense of style, don't do it. The important thing is to be comfortable so you can get on with your life. Iris Apfel comfortableeffortfashion share on social
We did major work at the White House. But what people often don't understand is that when you do a historic restoration, you can't just do whatever you want. You work alongside the fine-arts commission and are obliged to create a replica of the past, as close as humanly possible. It's a historic institution, not a showhouse. Iris Apfel alongsideartclose share on social
Nobody is original anymore. Nobody has any original style. Iris Apfel anymoreoriginalstyle Change image and share on social
Throughout history, clothes represented who you were; they are a great vehicle for explaining who you are. During the Ching dynasty, for example, what you wore and how it was made reflected your status in society. People could literally read your clothes like a book, just by its color and how it was embroidered. Iris Apfel bookchingclothe share on social
I was never a fan of Chanel. I liked it on other people. Some other people. All the ladies who were too plump and busty looked like little sausages. Iris Apfel bustychanelfan Change image and share on social
Fashion really is women's liberation in a lot of ways. Look at how many women in this country are depressed about how they look and how they think they have to look! It's really sad. And it's not about money. Iris Apfel countrydepressfashion share on social