This August is the 94th anniversary of an amazing woman whose huge wardrobe shows the history of fashion in the 20th century. Iris Barrel Apfel knows how to look in a way that will surprise and impress people. She doesn’t follow trends; instead, she starts them.

Her eclectic style is made up of an odd mix of expensive, cheap, and old things. Iris became well-known for her strange tastes, her love of rare collectibles, and her work in commercials. The former interior designer lived her life at her own pace and became, in her own words, “a 94-year-old cover girl.” The most interesting thing is that the Apfels company was in charge of decorating the White House for many presidents.

Apfel’s business trips took her all over the world, where she kept buying strange things to add to her wardrobe. Apfel’s business trips took her all over the world, where she kept buying strange things to add to her wardrobe. Her style can be summed up in a single word: brave.

In the movie, Apfel says, “It doesn’t matter if I’m invited to a party or if I’m throwing the party myself. The most important thing is to get dressed for the party.” She thinks that coming up with a style and picking out an outfit are creative things to do.

“I like to improvise, as if I’m playing jazz. In 2005, the Met Museum of Art put on a show called “Rare Bird” that showed off her huge collection of clothes. This was the start of her rise to fame. It was shown on every channel, and Apfel soon made her first piece of clothing.