Maverick fashion icon Iris Apfel dies aged 102
Iris Apfel, a textile expert, interior designer and fashion celebrity known for her eccentric style, has died. She was 102. Her death was confirmed by her commercial agent, Lori Sale, who called Apfel “extraordinary.” No cause of death was given. It was also announced on her verified Instagram page on Friday, which a day earlier had celebrated that Leap Day represented her 102nd-and-a-half birthday. Born 29 August 1921, Apfel was famous for her irreverent, eye-catching outfits, mixing haute couture and oversized costume jewellery. For instance, a classic Apfel look would pair a feather boa wit...