Iris Apfel

About

Entrepreneur known for co-founding and heading the Old World Weavers textile company, this business executive designed and restored the interior of the White House in accordance with the wishes of several different United States presidents.

Before Fame

After studying art and art history at New York University and the University of Wisconsin, she worked for the Women's Wear Daily fashion magazine.

Trivia

Her designs and legendary fashion styles were showcased in a 2005 exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.

Family Life

She co-founded Old World Weavers with her husband Carl Apfel.

Associated With

She was good friends with Tommy Hilfiger, and she posted a photo with him to her Instagram in March 2022.