Documentary, Iris
IRIS • FASHION • SYNONYMOUS
 |
Iris Apfel in IRIS, a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo credit: © Bruce Weber
|
I'm not a fashionista. I seldom wear other than jeans and T-shirts. I'm comfortable and like it that way. Oh, I do know how to coordinate colors - but, when it comes to wearing something interesting - well that's not, necessarily, of interest to me - I don't like standing out in a crowd.
However, I do appreciate the unique eccentricities of those few people who do stand out on our planet. I've written about a few of them - such as Anna Piaggi, who styled herself in a world all her own.
And now, another fashion icon, Iris Apfel, will be immortalized in the documentary film, Iris - produced by Magnolia Pictures.
Synopsis, from Magnolia Pictures:
The latest film from legendary documentarian Albert Maysles (GREY GARDENS, GIMME SHELTER), IRIS pairs the late 88-year-old filmmaker (who passed away on March 5) with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven who has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. IRIS portrays a singular woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life's sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, she continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression. "I feel lucky to be working. If you're lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows."To find out more about this iconic woman - who stands out - please direct yourself to Magnolia Pictures.
Comments
Post a Comment