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Iris Apfel, most widely known for her eccentric fashion and style, died March 1 at 102. Energetic and hard-working, Apfel’s iconic fame came in her 80s and 90s, at a time when people are expected to exit stage left. For Apfel, these were the decades when her life catapulted to celebrity status. Likewho have thrived in later life, Apfel’s life dispels agist myths and stereotypes that are prevalent in today’s culture and media.
Working with her husband, they founded Old World Weavers, a tapestry business specializing in antique reproductions and fabric restoration. The specialization gave them entré to the rich and famous, including Greta Garbo and nine sitting presidents. For 42 years, they ran the business, traveling extensively to discover designs and fabrics that catered to their high-society clientele.
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