With a mother who mastered the art of transforming bargain finds into high fashion and a grandfather who was a skilled tailor, Iris developed a keen eye for mixing the unexpected. Her early shopping adventures in Greenwich Village and antique stores fueled her passion for discovery, a sentiment that would shape her approach to both fashion and interiors.
View the Iris Apfel Collection in New York! Exhibition Until Monday, March 3 at Doyle, 175 East 87th Street.
Live Auction March 4 | Online Auction March 5
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The wait is almost over! Join us tomorrow in New York for an exclusive two-day sale of The Iris Apfel Collection at DOYLE. Expect one-of-a-kind pieces, statement treasures, and the iconic style magic Iris embodied.
New York Exhibition Friday, February 28 - Monday, March 3 at Doyle, 175 East 87th Street.
Live Auction March 4 | Online Auction March 5
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Iris Apfel was a true original—a New York icon whose fearless approach to fashion and design earned her a global reputation as the epitome of bold. Her oversized glasses, vibrant wardrobe and layers of jewelry made her instantly recognizable, re-writing the rules of maximalism with her trademark mantra: “More is more and less is a bore.” She blended haute couture with flea market treasures, creating a signature style that celebrated bold colors, eclectic textures, and fearless experimentation, redefining what it meant to be a trendsetter and inspiring generations to reject conformity and embrace their individuality.
Exhibitions in Beverly Hills, Boston, Palm Beach and New York. Visit Doyle.com for more information.
Live Auction March 4 | Online Auction March 5
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Highlights from Iris Apfel’s collection are being exhibited in our regional offices coast to coast! From Boston all the way to Beverly Hills, Iris Apfel’s world has taken over our galleries and we couldn’t be more thrilled.
Visit Doyle.com to view all lots and place bids from Part I and II of this exciting sale.
Exhibition schedule:
Beverly Hills
Feb 14, 10-5pm to Feb 22, 11-3pm
Charleston
Feb 14, 9-5pm to Feb 15, 12-5pm
Boston
Feb 17, 10-4pm to Feb 21, 10-4pm
Palm Beach
Feb 14, 10-5pm to Feb 21, 10am-5pm
New York
Feb 28, 12pm-5pm to March 3, 12pm-5pm
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Step into the world of Iris Apfel as DOYLE proudly presents The Iris Apfel Collection, a dazzling auction of over 600 lots from her legendary New York and Palm Beach estates. From bold garments and signature accessories to eclectic home décor, this sale celebrates Iris’ fearless maximalism and inimitable style. Following the excitement of a recent sale, this is another extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of fashion history. Live auction March 4 | Online auction March 5.
💥 Because in Iris’s words: More is more, and less is a bore!
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Bold eyewear, stacks of bangles, and patterns galore –– Iris Apfel’s singular collection comes to New York during Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel.
Step into Apfel’s exuberantly colorful world through objects spanning an eight-decade career, snap a selfie in one of our mirrored galleries, and take a glimpse into the closet of a ‘more is more’ style icon.
On view through February 13th in New York. Follow the link in bio.
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Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel | Online | 28 January — 13 February
Iris Apfel was known for her oversized glasses, love of bold patterns and armfuls of bangles. Her eclectic sense of style drew on a lifetime of global inspiration. As an interior designer, textile entrepreneur and icon, Apfel embraced a daring individuality that helped to rewrite the rules of fashion.
Watch her style develop over the decades in these rare polaroids featuring pieces from Unapologetically Iris, now live for bidding.
Which look is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel | Online | 28 January – 13 February
Barbie, a Metropolitan Museum exhibition, H&M collaborations and more — Iris Apfel’s larger-than-life influence touched every part of the fashion world. Now, you have the opportunity to bring a piece of her world home with the online auction of Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel.
Apfel’s exuberant and wholly unique collection of archival fashion and accessories — yes, including her iconic glasses — are complemented by paintings, sculpture, furniture and more. The collection expresses a lifetime of global inspirations born of her travels and entrepreneurial pursuits. Dubbed the ‘matriarch of maximalism’ by the BBC, her fearless taste is captured in pieces like her custom Dior feather coat, a Carolina Herrera ensemble she wore in ‘Harper’s Bazaar’, and eccentric interior pieces like a bar in the form of an ostrich with a delightful Kermit the Frog plush perched atop its neck.
Read more about this prismatic collection at our link in bio and get ready to bid ahead of the highly anticipated sale.
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Unapologetically Iris: The Collection of Iris Apfel | Online | 28 January – 13 February
Follow what you love and you’ll find yourself. Our newest collection with the legendary Iris Apfel celebrates boldness, self-expression, and her enduring love of vibrant designs.
Today would have been the late, great Iris Apfel’s 103rd birthday. In honor of our dear friend and collaborator, we’re celebrating her flamboyant spirit, iconic style, and commitment to self-expression — always and forever. 👓❤️ @iris.apfel
