From the director of grey gardens and gimme shelter is this incredibly entertaining documentary about iris apfel, a new york style icon who continues to design and create well into her 90s. Iris apfel, is the 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new. From the opening soundtrack the sound of iris jewellery jangling we go behindthe. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues to inspire.
The maysles turned their camera on iris apfel, who was 93 when the film was made and had spent decades as a. Apr 29, 2015 iris pairs the 87yearold maysles with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new york fashion scene for decades. Iris the movie is as colourful and brilliant as one of the new york nonagenarians crazy outfits. Fashion icon iris apfel and documentarian albert maysles were well on in life when he set out to make a verite portrait of her. Watch iris 2014 full movie free streaming online tubi. May 11, 2015 documentary spotlights perfectly accessorized iris apfel renowned documentary filmmaker albert maysles last film, iris, is a portrait of 93yearold style icon and selfdescribed geriatric. Iris official trailer 1 2015 iris apfel documentary hd temporarily closed rochesters film community is truly amazing a smart, passionate group who help make this a special place. Im not really into fashion, myself, but i do find it interesting watching and listening to people who are.
Iris official trailer 1 2015 iris apfel documentary hd. Dec 05, 2016 the legendary decorating doyenne, textiles designer, and fashion luminary iris apfel needs no introduction. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a. With crazy glasses, jewelry that weighs more than she does, and an overall fleemarketslashdesertbazaarchic look, its easy to acknowledge that the woman is brimming with style inspiration.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Iris apfel s style captured in documentary for years, highend fashion designers have tried to recruit iris apfel to wear their clothes as she makes her rounds in manhattan. I didnt know anything about iris apfel before renting this documentary. Iris pairs the late documentarian albert maysles grey gardens, gimme shelter, then 87, with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized. At age 90 in 2012, apfel was a visiting professor at university of texas at austin. Jul 31, 2015 shes sharp, shes nononsense and shes full of life. From legendary documentarian albert maysles grey gardens, gimme shelter, iris pairs the late 88yearold filmmaker with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new york fashion scene for decades. Iris pairs legendary 87yearold documentarian albert maysles with iris apfel, the quickwitted. Iris apfel takes maximalist style to soaring heights. Apr 29, 2015 few documentaries match subject and filmmaker as perfectly as iris. Iris is a documentary chronicling the life of iris apfel, one of the most flamboyant and creative figures in the new york fashion scene. One can aergue that the movie came out of a book of memoirs written by iris husband, john bayley.
Iris a film by albert maysles available on dvd and on demand. Rent iris 2015 starring iris apfel on dvd and bluray. Iris apfel, 93, still making a statement in documentary iris. Iris pairs the 87yearold maysles with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new york fashion scene for decades. Gardens, gimme shelter, iris pairs the late 88yearold filmmaker with iris apfel. The irreverent iris apfel, shes gone on to be the star of the documentary film, iris, collaborate on a makeup collection for mac and model for kate spade, alexis bittar and blue. The audience, of course, was full of art people who all love documentaries. The furthest thing from an emptyheaded fashionista, she is witty and disarming, unpretentious, and full of the kind of wisdom you wish your grandmother had imparted.
Manohla dargis, ny times the movie is a glittering trove of wisdom. Iris pairs the late documentarian albert maysles grey gardens, gimme shelter. At the age of 93, iris apfel has been asked a lot of questionsand clearly shes tired of answering them. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues. Iris movie featurette icon 2015 iris apfel documentary hd iris pairs legendary 87yearold documentarian albert maysles with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold. Both were quintessential new york characters with their own senses of style. There sure aint many 93yearold broads that are cover girls, iris apfel says over the phone from her new york apartment, a packed museum of fashion, flamboyance and unapologetic kitsch. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even at iris advanced age, a soaring free spirit continues to. Oct 06, 2014 beyond those magnificent eyeglasses, she was so full of grace and humanity. Iris apfel is a tiny, whitehaired, nonagenarian fixture of new yorks fashion.
Iris 2015 2015 with iris apfel,carl apfel movie youtube. Iris apfel on her new documentary, iris, and seeing. Mar 11, 2015 iris albert maysles, 2014 us one sheet design by gravillis inc. Mar 06, 2015 apfel, now 93 and a certifiable icon, is the subject of iris, a new documentary, out next month, by albert maysleswho, with his late brother david, directed such classics as gimme shelter and. Chic accessories include iris signature oversized black glasses. While we love nothing more than for you to find that next magical film under our art deco roof with the largest possible bag of little popcorn, or to enjoy. Richard brody, the new yorker a celebration of the revivifying power of creativity. I guess its an art form i appreciate, but am totally inept at engaging in myself. Iris pairs legendary 87yearold documentarian albert maysles with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new york fashion scene for decades. With carl apfel, harold koda, dries van noten, inez bailey. Here we see a documentary about the life of iris apfel and her husband who.
If you are in the fashion industry, rent this movie and after seeing it you will. Here we see a documentary about the life of iris apfel and her husband who turns a 100 in the film. The movie is full of great music and a lot of joy, though there is also some sorrow. Iris pairs legendary 87yearold documentarian albert maysles with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new york. After finding fame at the age of 83, when her eccentric sense of style was the subject of the costume institutes 2004 exhibition, rara avis. Everything you need to know about iris apfel the age.
Director albert maysles iris is a light yet fondlyfelt chronicling of the life of 90ish new york fashion icon iris apfel, who peers into the camera often. Iris apfel was born on august 29, 1921 in astoria, queens, new york city, new york, usa as iris barrel. Iris apfels style captured in documentary for years, highend fashion designers have tried to recruit iris apfel to wear their clothes as she makes her rounds in manhattan. A new albert maysles documentary celebrates the enduring. I had no idea someone had created a solo documentary on her and couldnt wait to check it out.
In 20, she was listed as one of the fifty bestdressed over 50 by the guardian. Apfel consults and lectures about style and other fashion topics. From the opening soundtrack the sound of iris jewellery jangling we go behindthescenes in new york and palm beach. Her background was in interior design with a number of a list wealthy clients and she traveled the world looking for inspiration and interior design objectsitems. Documentary spotlights perfectly accessorized iris apfel renowned documentary filmmaker albert maysles last film, iris, is a portrait of 93year. The film is more than just the history of this 93 year old icon, it is the story of the relationship with ms. I was very excited to discover this 2014 documentary on new york fashion icon iris apfel was available on itunes. Nov 16, 2016 iris was shot by the delightfully named cinematographer pierreyves bastard, who also shot the lush historical series versailles, of which lespert directed two episodes. Iris, which premieres tonight in new york city, is the tale of iris apfel her history, her long and loving marriage, her sui generis approach to getting dressed, and her latebreaking emergence. Iris pairs the late documentarian albert maysles grey gardens, gimme shelter, then 87, with iris apfel, the. A documentary about fashion icon iris apfel, the 93yearold style maven.
Kelly, michelle hunter, josef ritter, nathan faudree. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even in iris dotage, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. Iris apfel celebrity profile check out the latest iris apfel photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Iris official trailer 1 2015 iris apfel documentary hd youtube. Shes back with us again, offering some of her most prized, oneofakind jewelry in. The doll wears a multihued faux fur vest over a black turtleneck and fringed bell bottoms. Iris official movie site now on dvd, bluray and digital. Few documentaries match subject and filmmaker as perfectly as iris. Feeling like an old movie queen, entourage and all, she says. Apfel is the star of a documentary by albert maysles, called iris. More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even at iris advanced age, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. Apfel and albert maysles, her iris is a documentary chronicling the life of iris apfel, one of the most flamboyant and creative figures in the new.
Frankly, i would not like to see a movie about how shakespeare contracted syphilis or became incontinent in his old age or a movie describing the bad breath of kafka dying from tuberculosis. A documentary about fashion icon iris apfel, the 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new york fashion scene for decades, from legendary late 88yearold documentary filmmaker albert maysles. Documentary spotlights perfectly accessorized iris apfel. Renowned documentarian albert maysles follows iris apfel, the nyc fashion icon, who at 93 shows more style and attitude than ever. A new albert maysles documentary celebrates the enduring style of iris apfel. Apfel, now 93 and a certifiable icon, is the subject of iris, a new documentary, out next month, by albert maysleswho, with his late brother david, directed such classics as. Fashion icon celebrated in final film by albert maysles this article is more than 5 years old iris apfel, credited with inspiring the current vogue for senior models, is subject of iris by. Barbie styled by iris apfel doll fwj27 barbie shop.
With a new film, albert maysles maintains his empathy, and. Mar 08, 2018 legendary fashion icon iris apfel, who retains her passion for fashion at age 96 sits down with donna farizan, aka donnadorable. Filmmaker albert maysles pays tribute to nonagenarian iris apfel, the quickwitted, longtime interior designer and outspoken champion of eclectic fashion. Mar 07, 2015 iris apfel, credited with inspiring the current vogue for senior models, is subject of iris by albert maysles. As the director who gave us personalities like big edie in grey gardens and several of the rolling stones in gimme shelter, albert maysles has captured a few colorful subjects in his day. The legendary decorating doyenne, textiles designer, and fashion luminary iris apfel needs no introduction. My local art museum screened this movie as part of a film festival honoring a muchloved ny dress designer who later made his home in our city. She is an actress, known for iris 2014, carol alts living room 2018 and bill cunningham new york 2010. Its a documentary about a very different kind of woman who holds your imagination from the moment she appears. The 93yearold apfel s story is full of color from her design projects at the white house to her line of bold accessories for the home shopping network and a. Nyc fashion icon iris apfel gets loving documentary tribute.
The style icon iris apfel is the subject, or, rather, the star of albert maysless 2015 documentary, which is also a playful reflection on the art of documentary filmmaking. Every so often in the documentary, you can hear someone who isnt part of the movie team talk to ms. Maysles grey gardens, gimme shelter, iris pairs the late 88yearold filmmaker with iris apfel, the quickwitted, flamboyantly dressed 93yearold style maven who has had an outsized presence on the new york fashion scene for decades. Follow the movie on facebook plot summary filmmaker albert maysles pays tribute to nonagenarian iris apfel, the quickwitted, longtime interior designer and outspoken champion of eclectic fashion.
Apfel in the patronizing tones that some reserve for old folks, children, foreigners and. Iris pairs the late documentarian albert maysles, then 87, with style maven iris apfel. The audience, of course, was full of art people who all love documentaries about artists and eccentrics in the art world. Apr 28, 2015 to herald the opening of iris this week, vogue. The subject of albert maysles documentary iris may remind you in a good way of a new yorker cartoon. Iris apfel, the subject of albert maysless last documentary. The yma fashion scholarship fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting education and career placement for the fashion arts and business, today announced its 2019 honorees, macys president hal lawton, ryan seacrest, and martha stewart. A joyous celebration of creativity and razorsharp wit sustained into old age, as evinced by outspoken nonagenarian fashion icon iris apfel, iris also offers proof of albert maysles continued. Inside iris apfels world w magazine womens fashion.
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