Nobody is original anymore. Nobody has any original style. Iris Apfel anymoreoriginalstyle Change image and 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
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
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
I'm not a collector of clothes. I've got clothes to wear. Iris Apfel clothecollectorhave Change image and share on social
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
In my view, you can't go to the future if you haven't come from the past. Iris Apfel futurepastview Change image and share on social
My mother was a big influence; she was exceedingly chic, completely dressed in a completely different manner than I did. I was a child of the Depression, so she taught me all about accessories, and I always tell everybody she worships at the altar of the accessory. Iris Apfel accessoryaltarbig share on social
I had a very brilliant father who was not only intellectual, but was street-smart and very curious to boot. The day I found out that he didn't know everything, I grew up. It was a shock. I just thought that the man was the end-all of everything, and he knew the answer to everything. Then I found out I'd have to find out my own answers. Iris Apfel answerbootbrilliant share on social