What is the cache of such dull designs as a Burberry plaid or a Vuitton bag? Conforming designs for the rich or those who want to appear rich. Shades of brown and beige predominate along with a safe stupefying repetition.
You'd never catch Iris Apfel with a Vuitton bag. She's no conformist--let's bring back that word!--whether she's toning down colors or amping them up.
From the website "Art Knowledge News":
Elements of Style According to Iris Apfel:
- Never take yourself or an outfit too seriously.
- Visit the animal kingdom.
- Consider the clergy.
- Travel widely.
- Go high and low.
- Don’t fret about your age.
- Don’t be afraid to stop traffic.
Consider the clergy? Does she mean we should dress like the pope?
i have always thought Burberry was quite literally pulling the wool over the eyes of fashionistas...it's perfectly horrid looking--don't you think it's a British prank?
ReplyDeleteIt seems like a prank but maybe those who wear it like to look as if they have never felt desire.
ReplyDeleteOh, she's too gorgeous....
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful post...
There's a display of Apfel's clothes at the Peabody Essex Museum. She's something! I wonder whether the jewelry builds up her muscles.
ReplyDeleteIt's time for the Burberry look to go.
ReplyDeleteClergy. Hmm. That's a bit troubling, except for the fact that they wear a lot of black. I'd be hard pressed to don a pontiffesque toque, though!
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ReplyDeletealways- the great glasses!
this is gorgeous! ...don't be afraid to stop traffic...wonderful.
ReplyDeletei would love to post this, if you allow, with a link to your blog. May I? i think it would be a great advice for the new year.
I`ve seen her before on advanced style, this woman is amazing. And it`s just great to see her in your blog this morning, while feeling blue and having a cold... Thank you!!