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“I don't pay attention to things like the talent for style. I don't meditate on things like that. I just do whatever I think I should do and go with it, and if people like it, then I'm very happy about it. And if not, I always figure it's their problem not mine.”

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Iris Apfel
Iris Apfel

Iris Apfel, born on August 29, 1921, is an American interior designer renowned for her unique sense of fashion and keen eye for color and pattern. She has had a career spanning over 60 years in the fashion industry, with her designs featured in fashion magazines and exhibitions numerous times. more

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