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“There are so many empty headed people in the fashion business who take themselves way too seriously and I don't think I am at all like one of them. To me there are lots more important things in the world than just having the right shoes!”

Quote by Iris Apfel

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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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