For anyone familiar with (literally) centuries-old fashion icon Iris Apfel, an eyewear capsule is as much in line with her super quirky personality as possible.
In fact, for her, glasses have always been a symbol and signature of recognition, with a personal archive that includes unprecedented frames and lenses for both prescription and sunglasses, considered by various sources to be among the greatest personal collections ever.
Iris explains her immoderate passion for this unusual accessory by defining it as the only touch capable of giving completeness and personality to every look, without which she would feel a little naked and above all through which she is able to articulate her conception of beauty, even before wearing a pair took on a real function for the purpose of sight.
Her collecting and her habit of wearing them began, in fact, long before sight required a little help, they were just an accessory like any other. “We all shouldn’t want to look the same and glasses are a fantastic way to find your own unique style and change things up”, says the artist.
The selection curated with Zenni Optical is obviously inspired by the unmistakable style of Miss Apfel, colors, patterns and oversized frames, the lifelong motto of the fashion icon is “More is More” and this capsule certainly does not try to deny her leitmotif of life.
The collection will include 100 pieces, integrating unpublished models and old evergreens of the brand and favorites of the birthday girl, all categorized according to inspirations. The first range “Live Colorfully” is a anthem to the more eccentric side, with floral motifs and shapes oriented to the cat-eye, colorful polka dots and models with more geometric shapes.
The second category is that of “Bazaar Treasures” or frames that refer to vintage and consequently to Iris’s love for flea markets and all those relics of the past that are hidden in forgotten places.
The third selection is then that of the “Signature Style“, an assortment of oversized frames in full Apfel style, the classic round glasses without which it would not be possible to imagine the artist and which in this selection extend to chromatic variations and slight manipulations of the shape.
The fourth and penultimate category, “Structural Design“, is inspired by Iris’ undisputed interest in architecture, models that are a little more edgy and more daring experimentation.
Finally, the last selection included in the collection is “Mini Apfel”, a reduction of the most significant models of the previous categories intended for children.
The capsule is already available on the Zenni Optical website and the price range for all models varies between $16 and $50, certainly a very accessible collection and able to satisfy all tastes and styles with its extra large assortment.
Here is a mini selection of our favorite capsule models and happy birthday Iris Apfel!
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To know more:
Iris Apfel Edit on Zenni Optical website
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