Famed for her short, white hair, oversized spectacles and stacks of jewellery, Iris Apfel is a globally renowned fashion icon.
From her unmistakable personal style to her contributions to White House interior design, Apfel is a multi-talented woman with many strings to her bow.
Now, the 97-year-old has been signed to one of the world’s most prominent modelling agencies, IMG.
Proving age is just a number, Apfel will be joining the likes of Gigi Hadid, Gisele Bundchen, Lily Aldridge and Halima Aden as the company represents her for everything from modelling jobs to appearances and endorsement opportunities.
“I’m very excited. I never had a proper agent,” Apfel told WWD.
“I’m a do-it-yourself girl. I never expected my life would take this turn so I never prepared for it. It all just happened so suddenly.
“Who would think I would be a 97-year-old cover girl?”
It should come as no surprise that Apfel has finally received some proper representation, as she’s been racking up deals with some big clients in recent years.
In 2005 she became the first living person, who was not a designer, to have her clothing and accessories exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in an exhibition titled “Rara Avis (Rare Bird): The Irreverent Iris Apfel.”
Then in 2014, director Albert Maysles released a Netflix documentary on Iris’ life, titled “Iris” and in 2018, Harper Collins released “Iris Apfel: Accidental Icon,” a biography of her colourful life.
Most recently, Apfel has modelled for Mac Cosmetics and Kate Spade campaigns, was the star of a Vogue Italia spread and become the oldest model to ever feature on a Dazed & Confused cover.
Speaking of Apfel’s most recent career venture, president of IMG Models and IMG Fashion Properties, Ivan Bart, said: “Iris is an icon with immeasurable talent.
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