Iris Apfel Quotes

My style icon actually is my three sisters. I love the way they dress and the way they put things together. I definitely get most of my style from them.

I never modeled myself after anyone. The person who had most influence on me was my mother, but it was really for her strength and courage more than her style, even though she had a lot of style. In a weird way, looking at pictures of me when I was 17 or 18, I was dressing the same way. I haven't changed very much.

My style icon really for my whole life has been my mother.

My mum is totally crazy for fashion still.

I grew up with very elegant parents; their black and white photographs and style are still a huge source of inspiration in designing my collections.

My mom has the best style ever.

My mum is one of my style icons!

I love Gwen Stefani. I'd watch what she'd wear over and over again and think, 'How do I nail this style?' And then, I like that classic beauty, too. Audrey Hepburn, she's so elegant.

Blake Lively is my style icon, and she always has rocking clothes and shoes. She keeps it really simple with hair and makeup, and I try to do the same thing.

Most people call my style of dress slovenly, I call it extreme casual. If I didn't have a mother and a sister for the times I do have to get dressed, I would be absolutely lost.

I really love Alexa Chung's style. I really think she gets it right all the time. I've never seen a picture of her where I didn't love the outfit.

The genius of Kate Middleton is that she hasn't gone too far. She's still dressing in a way that people can relate to.

I love Thandie Newton. I love her fashion sense as she is just really classic.

Daphne Guinness was amazingly comfortable in her skin, and she has an amazing collection in fashion that I wish I could just touch.

I wish I could swap closets with Diana Vreeland, but I think only my left thigh would fit into her clothing.

I've always had an affinity with women. It probably started with my mother when I was young, but it was intensified by my sister, Elena, who is one year older than me. I used to hang out with her all the time, and whenever I travelled, I used to buy her clothes and style her.

Prince Charles is the best-dressed man in the world.

My mom is incredibly stylish, and she gets it from my grandmother. I feel like I can't live up to how chic they are as women. They are great role models for aging gracefully, and that's a thing that is very key that I try to always emulate.

Women can learn from men and improve their 'chic.' A man wouldn't think of wearing a tight shoe or one that didn't harmonize with his suit.

Elin Kling is one of the most stylish women I know.

Growing up with a house full of women and seeing them look good no matter what they put on every morning just inspired me to look good myself.

I love Tilda Swinton and the way she dresses. She always looks like a piece of art.

I really like the way Deepika Padukone dresses up. I think she really carries herself very well.

My style idols are people like Kate Hudson, the Olsen twins and of course Sienna Miller and Kate Moss- even Bridget Bardot.

I think Cate Blanchett always gets it right. She seems very natural and wears interesting but not ridiculous clothes - she seems to push the boundaries just enough.