'I have amassed an enormous collection of bags, belts, bangles and beads without which I would be lost.
One can change the entire look of an outfit by substituting one accessory for another. I love objects from different worlds, different eras, combined my way. Never uptight, achieving - hopefully - a kind of throwaway chic.' (dailymail.co.uk)
Above are some of the pieces from her latest collection, though the toucan pin (first image) after much controversy has been removed from the collection. You can read about them here:
http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/05/jewelry_designer_accuses_iris.html
http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2011/05/iris_apfels_controversial_touc.html
Coming up next might be a collaboration with jewellery designer Alexis Bittar. In an interview with Refinery29, the designer revealed that part of his fashion week's plans was "doing a collaboratoin with Iris Apfel". Definitely looking forward to seeing what a CFDA's "Accessory Designer of the Year" (for 2010) and a fashion icon are coming up with! x
