When I asked this woman if I could take her photograph, she replied, “Why would you want a photograph of an old lady like me?” This is a response I hear quite often. I’m always surprised when some of the women I photograph don’t realize how inspiring and vibrant they truly are. After the shoot, she smiled and I thanked her for making my day.
Madison Avenue Elegance
Iris Apfel Turns 92 Today, Hooray!!!!
I want to wish a very happy and healthy 92nd birthday to one of my favorite style icons and inspirations Iris Apfel. Everytime I visit Iris I come back home feeling more inspired and more curious about the world around me. She inspires us all to do more, learn more and be more. In her own words, ” More is more and less is a bore.” Happy Birthday to New York’s most original, irreverent, and inspiring grand dame.
Iris Apfel & Ari Seth Cohen – Drug of Choice from The Avant/Garde Diaries on Vimeo.
Your Last Chance To Wear White
Joyce Carpati, The 80-year-old Cover Star of The Advanced Style Coloring Book
I went over to visit my dear friend Joyce and give her an advanced copy of The Advanced Style Coloring Book. She can’t wait to share the news with her granddaughter that she is now a cover star!!! The book will be available in stores on September 3rd or for preorder online HERE .
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