Today I had the pleasure of visiting the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA to see the exhibition, Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel up until February 7.
Over her 88 years, the fashion icon has amassed a wardrobe that exists as a true collection of fine art. All of the ensembles were handpicked by Mrs. Apfel herself, for the show that was originally organized by the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Pieces of haute couture from the fashion houses of Chanel and Dior are paired with goat fur boots, antique belts from Middle Eastern bazaars and Bakelite bangles. The show allows visitors to have first hand encounters with pieces of fashion that are rarely seen outside of Paris fashion shows or Afghan souks.
Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel, is a truly inspirational show that encourages its audience to take chances with fashion and to spend an afternoon at the local thrift store.
Learn more about the Peabody Essex Museum.
Watch an interview with Mrs. Apfel here.
