| Iris Apfel Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 5½ in |
| Weight | 53 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 29, 1921 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Date of Death | March 1, 2024 |
Iris Apfel was an American businesswoman, model, interior designer, and fashion icon who is most celebrated for her eye-catching personal style and for running a successful business in interior designing spanning more than 40 years. She had more than 2 million followers on Instagram, more than 100k followers on Twitter, and more than 1 million followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Iris Barrel
Nick Name
Iris
Age
Iris was born on August 29, 1921.
Died
Iris passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 102 at her home in Palm Beach, Florida.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Astoria, Queens, New York, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Businesswoman, Interior Designer, Fashion Icon, Model
Family
- Father – Samuel Barrel (Businessman)
- Mother – Sadye Asofsky
Manager
Iris was represented by IMG Models.
Net Worth
Iris’s net worth was $25 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5½ in or 166.5 cm
Weight
53 kg or 117 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Iris had dated –
- Carl Apfel (1947-2015) – Iris and Carl Apfel were married for 67 years from February 22, 1948, until Carl’s death on August 1, 2015. The couple chose to remain childless.
Race / Ethnicity
White
She had Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
However, her hair had turned ‘Gray’ due to her age.
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Oversized glasses
- Maximalist fashion sense
- Beauty mark below her lips
- Gap between her front teeth
Brand Endorsements
She had endorsed brands such as –
- Kate Spade
- Blue Illusion
- The Laundress New York
- Zenni
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Fabricut
- Lowe’s Home Improvement
- Citroën DS3
- Etsy
- Glossier
- Forty Five Ten
- WiseWear
Iris Apfel Favorite Things
- Jazz Musician – Duke Ellington
- Type Of Weather – Clear and cool
- Perfume – Yatagan by Caron
- Word – Love
- Color – Turquoise
Source – WeAreYourStudio.com, StyleCaster.com, The Guardian, The Cut
Iris Apfel Facts
- She was allegedly the 1st woman to ever don a pair of denim jeans in the late 1930s.
- Her textile company Old World Weavers handled the restoration project at the White House for 9 consecutive presidents starting from Harry Truman up until Bill Clinton with the lone exception of George H. W. Bush.
- In 2019, the 97-year-old Iris made her modeling debut with IMG Models.
- At 96 years old, she was honored with her own Barbie doll created by Mattel in 2018.
Featured Image by Iris Apfel / Instagram
