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Iris Apfel

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The Resume

    (August 29, 1921-March 1, 2024)
    Born in Astoria, New York
    Born Iris Barrel
    Co-founded the textile firm Old World Weavers with her husband, Carl.
    Has her own lines of cosmetics and handbags.

Why she might be annoying:

    She made a failed attempt at a teaching career.
    She calls herself 'the world's oldest living teenager.'
    She dislikes flip-flops.
    She keeps her flamboyant clothing collection in a warehouse.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She thinks young people should be better groomed.
    She and her husband have been married for 64 years.
    She was friends with Duke Ellington.
    She said, 'The fashion police are not going to come and take you away. And if they do, you might have some fun in jail.'
    She is unpretentious and self-deprecating in interviews.
    She exhibits her wardrobe.

Credit: Truffle


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 323 Votes: 52.32% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying