Little Iris grew up with fashion and flair all around her-- from her grandparents' fabric collections to her parents' stylish boutiques. Exploring New York via the subway, she fell in love with the city's eccentric style as a young girl. As she grew into a young woman, she made it her business to bring, fun, color, and flair to life... and the freely express herself. This inspiring story of the designer and fashion icon features a fact and photo section...

Fashion icon Iris Apfel shares her philosophy for living, unique perspective on design, and the key moments that shaped her life, along with 300 photographs from her personal collection. In the summer of 2023, as Iris Apfel welcomed her 102nd birthday, she put pen to paper to write this very special project, which Iris called her legacy book. “This is not a book of secrets--I have no secrets. Sorry to disappoint if that's what you're looking for....

An in-depth look into the life of fashion icon Iris Apfel, and her husband of over 60 years: the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven with an outsized presence on the New York & Palm Beach fashion scenes. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, Iris continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression.

"This Little Golden Book about Iris Apfel--businessperson, interior designer, and fashion icon who has captivated the world with her colorful and unique style--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children."--