Iris Apfel, the interior designer-turned-fashion icon known for her eclectic, colorful style, has died at the age of 102.
Apfel’s rep Lori Sale confirmed the textile expert’s death, adding that Apfel died Friday at her home in Palm Beach, Florida. No cause of death was provided.
“Iris Apfel was extraordinary,” Sale said in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter). “Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the familiar question: ‘What have you got for me today?’ Testament to her insatiable desire to work.
Apfel’s rep Lori Sale confirmed the textile expert’s death, adding that Apfel died Friday at her home in Palm Beach, Florida. No cause of death was provided.
“Iris Apfel was extraordinary,” Sale said in a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter). “Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the familiar question: ‘What have you got for me today?’ Testament to her insatiable desire to work.
- 3/2/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Iris Apfel, a businesswoman, interior designer and fashion icon known for her eccentric style, who was also the subject of Albert Maysles’ 2014 documentary Iris, has died. She was 102.
She died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, her rep Lori Sale confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter Friday.
“Iris Apfel was extraordinary,” Sale shared in a statement. “Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the familiar question: ‘What have you got for me today?’ Testament to her insatiable desire to work.”
She continued, “She was a visionary in every sense of the word. She saw the world through a unique lens – one adorned with giant, distinctive spectacles that sat atop her nose. Through those lenses, she saw the world as a kaleidoscope of color, a canvas of patterns and prints. Her artistic eye transformed the mundane into the extraordinary and...
She died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, her rep Lori Sale confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter Friday.
“Iris Apfel was extraordinary,” Sale shared in a statement. “Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the familiar question: ‘What have you got for me today?’ Testament to her insatiable desire to work.”
She continued, “She was a visionary in every sense of the word. She saw the world through a unique lens – one adorned with giant, distinctive spectacles that sat atop her nose. Through those lenses, she saw the world as a kaleidoscope of color, a canvas of patterns and prints. Her artistic eye transformed the mundane into the extraordinary and...
- 3/2/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The colorful Iris Apfel, whose embrace of vibrant fashion was captured in a 2014 documentary film, died Friday at her home in Palm Beach, Fl. She was 102.
Her agent, Lori Sale, issued a statement. “Iris Apfel was extraordinary. Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the familiar question: ‘What have you got for me today?’ Testament to her insatiable desire to work. She was a visionary in every sense of the word.
“She saw the world through a unique lens – one adorned with giant, distinctive spectacles that sat atop her nose. Through those lenses, she saw the world as a kaleidoscope of color, a canvas of patterns and prints. Her artistic eye transformed the mundane into the extraordinary and her ability to blend the unconventional with the elegant was nothing short of magical.”
Apfel worked for Women’s Wear Daily and became an interior designer,...
Her agent, Lori Sale, issued a statement. “Iris Apfel was extraordinary. Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the familiar question: ‘What have you got for me today?’ Testament to her insatiable desire to work. She was a visionary in every sense of the word.
“She saw the world through a unique lens – one adorned with giant, distinctive spectacles that sat atop her nose. Through those lenses, she saw the world as a kaleidoscope of color, a canvas of patterns and prints. Her artistic eye transformed the mundane into the extraordinary and her ability to blend the unconventional with the elegant was nothing short of magical.”
Apfel worked for Women’s Wear Daily and became an interior designer,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Iris Apfel has passed away.
The businesswoman, actress, and fashion icon was 102 years old.
On Friday (March 1), a post on Iris‘ official Instagram page confirmed the sad news.
Keep reading to find out more…
A photo of the late designer was captioned, “Iris Barrel Apfel August 29, 1921 – March 1, 2024.”
Furthermore, a spokesperson for Iris told the New York Times that she died at her Palm Beach, Fla. home.
Born in Queens, N.Y., Iris was known for her use of bright colors and exquisite patterns in her work. In 2022, she notably released a collection with H&m.
No cause of death has been made public at this time.
We send our thoughts and condolences to Iris Apfel‘s loved ones.
So many stars have sadly passed away so far in 2024.
The businesswoman, actress, and fashion icon was 102 years old.
On Friday (March 1), a post on Iris‘ official Instagram page confirmed the sad news.
Keep reading to find out more…
A photo of the late designer was captioned, “Iris Barrel Apfel August 29, 1921 – March 1, 2024.”
Furthermore, a spokesperson for Iris told the New York Times that she died at her Palm Beach, Fla. home.
Born in Queens, N.Y., Iris was known for her use of bright colors and exquisite patterns in her work. In 2022, she notably released a collection with H&m.
No cause of death has been made public at this time.
We send our thoughts and condolences to Iris Apfel‘s loved ones.
So many stars have sadly passed away so far in 2024.
- 3/2/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Iris Apfel, who became a fashion icon known for her vast, colorful, eclectic wardrobe and was the subject of Albert Maysles’ 2014 documentary “Iris,” died Friday. She was 102.
Apfel died at her home in Palm Beach, Fla. Her agent, Lori Sale said in a statement, “Iris Apfel was extraordinary. Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the familiar question: ‘What have you got for me today?’ Testament to her insatiable desire to work. She was a visionary in every sense of the word. She saw the world through a unique lens – one adorned with giant, distinctive spectacles that sat atop her nose. Through those lenses, she saw the world as a kaleidoscope of color, a canvas of patterns and prints. Her artistic eye transformed the mundane into the extraordinary and her ability to blend the unconventional with the elegant was nothing short of magical.
Apfel died at her home in Palm Beach, Fla. Her agent, Lori Sale said in a statement, “Iris Apfel was extraordinary. Working alongside her was the honor of a lifetime. I will miss her daily calls, always greeted with the familiar question: ‘What have you got for me today?’ Testament to her insatiable desire to work. She was a visionary in every sense of the word. She saw the world through a unique lens – one adorned with giant, distinctive spectacles that sat atop her nose. Through those lenses, she saw the world as a kaleidoscope of color, a canvas of patterns and prints. Her artistic eye transformed the mundane into the extraordinary and her ability to blend the unconventional with the elegant was nothing short of magical.
- 3/2/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
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Here’s another way to deck out your Barbiecore abode, Marvel-inspired manse or Star Wars-powered space for less. Washable rug brand Ruggable’s birthday sale kicks off today, promising 20 percent off everything, including its film, TV and art collaborations.
Through July 25, use the code BDAY23 to save on the company’s machine-washable indoor and outdoor area and runner rugs, door and bath mats and throw pillows as well as its Scandinavian-modern-inspired Levity line of furniture featuring removable and washable upholstery. The discount also applies to Ruggable’s collections with Barbie, Star Wars, Marvel, Disney and Pixar, designers Jonathan Adler and Anna Sui, fashion icon Iris Apfel, photographer Gray Malin, the estates of artists Basquiat and Keith Haring and more.
We’re fans of Ruggable’s two-piece rugs,...
Here’s another way to deck out your Barbiecore abode, Marvel-inspired manse or Star Wars-powered space for less. Washable rug brand Ruggable’s birthday sale kicks off today, promising 20 percent off everything, including its film, TV and art collaborations.
Through July 25, use the code BDAY23 to save on the company’s machine-washable indoor and outdoor area and runner rugs, door and bath mats and throw pillows as well as its Scandinavian-modern-inspired Levity line of furniture featuring removable and washable upholstery. The discount also applies to Ruggable’s collections with Barbie, Star Wars, Marvel, Disney and Pixar, designers Jonathan Adler and Anna Sui, fashion icon Iris Apfel, photographer Gray Malin, the estates of artists Basquiat and Keith Haring and more.
We’re fans of Ruggable’s two-piece rugs,...
- 7/19/2023
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
March is Women’s History Month and we celebrate powerful and poignant portrayals of women on screen with these seven films new to HBO Max. They range from influential contributors to the arts to kick-butt characters (Scarlett Johansson in “Lucy” and Angelina Jolie in “To Those Who Wish Me Dead). And a pair of Oscar-caliber performances (Jodie Foster in “The Accused” and Glenn Close in “The Wife”).
Check out our picks for some of the best new movies to stream on HBO Max in March 2023 below.
Iris
Lucy
Selena
The Wife
The Accused
All The Beauty and the Bloodshed
Those Who Wish Me Dead...
Check out our picks for some of the best new movies to stream on HBO Max in March 2023 below.
Iris
Lucy
Selena
The Wife
The Accused
All The Beauty and the Bloodshed
Those Who Wish Me Dead...
- 3/26/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
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Springfield residents are no strangers to a fashion moment. Homer and Marge walked down a Balenciaga runway during the Spanish brand’s virtual runway show in 2021, while Adidas’s long-running partnership with the show has produced a handful of sneaker designs inspired by characters such as Moe and Bart.
Now, everyone’s favorite animated family dons socks and other cotton accessories in a new collection from Happy Socks, out today. The colorful lineup stars Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and Krusty the Klown in a variety of playful patterns for which the Swedish accessories brand has become known. Pairs cost $18 each, with gift sets ranging in price from $32-$72.
“We are so excited to create this super fun, candy-hued collection with ‘The Simpsons,'” Happy Socks Creative Director Paula Maso said in a statement.
Springfield residents are no strangers to a fashion moment. Homer and Marge walked down a Balenciaga runway during the Spanish brand’s virtual runway show in 2021, while Adidas’s long-running partnership with the show has produced a handful of sneaker designs inspired by characters such as Moe and Bart.
Now, everyone’s favorite animated family dons socks and other cotton accessories in a new collection from Happy Socks, out today. The colorful lineup stars Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and Krusty the Klown in a variety of playful patterns for which the Swedish accessories brand has become known. Pairs cost $18 each, with gift sets ranging in price from $32-$72.
“We are so excited to create this super fun, candy-hued collection with ‘The Simpsons,'” Happy Socks Creative Director Paula Maso said in a statement.
- 2/21/2023
- by Anna Tingley
- Variety Film + TV
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Now that it’s officially summer, you won’t be able to put off transforming your wardrobe to more seasonally appropriate attire any longer. But if you’re not eager to break out last year’s crop tops and sun dresses, it’s totally understandable. After months of cooler weather, you may be in need of inspiration for a brand new look, so we found ideas for cute summer outfits (complete with statement jewelry, comfy footwear, sun hats and stylish sunnies) inspired by the trends your favorite celebs have been recently sporting.
Whether you’re going on vacation, have a few party invites, heading to a stylish summer music festival or you just want to look incredible at the gas pump,...
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Now that it’s officially summer, you won’t be able to put off transforming your wardrobe to more seasonally appropriate attire any longer. But if you’re not eager to break out last year’s crop tops and sun dresses, it’s totally understandable. After months of cooler weather, you may be in need of inspiration for a brand new look, so we found ideas for cute summer outfits (complete with statement jewelry, comfy footwear, sun hats and stylish sunnies) inspired by the trends your favorite celebs have been recently sporting.
Whether you’re going on vacation, have a few party invites, heading to a stylish summer music festival or you just want to look incredible at the gas pump,...
- 6/24/2022
- by Marie Lodi
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We independently selected these products because we love them, and we hope you do too. Shop with E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Prices are accurate as of publish time. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Bold, vibrant, playful and extravagant are just a few words that can be used to describe the new Iris Apfel x H&m collection. This new H&m collab celebrates the 100th birthday of Iris Apfel, and each piece is just as wild, fierce and flamboyantly fashionable as the style icon herself. "I think H&m is fabulous and is an absolute pioneer in its field – which I love!" Apfel said in a release. "I...
- 4/14/2022
- E! Online
Ride Along
Ride Along Ambosstoys Primo Classic balance scooter (ages 1 to 5 years); $199, amazon.com
Life Goals
The Quarto Group Little People, Big Dreams book set spotlighting Coco Chanel, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Audrey Hepburn, Iris Apfel and Zaha Hadid (other sets include Women in Art and Black Voices); Oprah Winfrey just named them one of her favorite things; $80, at neimanmarcus.com
NYC vs. L.A. Smaller Things
“Good Night, New York City” and “Good Night, Los Angeles” organic cotton printed PJs (kids sizes 2 to 10); $38 each, smallerthings.com
Empowering Pals
Piccolina Trailblazer dolls including Frida Kahlo, Rbg and astronaut Mae Jemison; $50 apiece, piccolinakids.com
It’s Showtime
Wireless ...
Ride Along Ambosstoys Primo Classic balance scooter (ages 1 to 5 years); $199, amazon.com
Life Goals
The Quarto Group Little People, Big Dreams book set spotlighting Coco Chanel, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Audrey Hepburn, Iris Apfel and Zaha Hadid (other sets include Women in Art and Black Voices); Oprah Winfrey just named them one of her favorite things; $80, at neimanmarcus.com
NYC vs. L.A. Smaller Things
“Good Night, New York City” and “Good Night, Los Angeles” organic cotton printed PJs (kids sizes 2 to 10); $38 each, smallerthings.com
Empowering Pals
Piccolina Trailblazer dolls including Frida Kahlo, Rbg and astronaut Mae Jemison; $50 apiece, piccolinakids.com
It’s Showtime
Wireless ...
- 11/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ride Along
Ride Along Ambosstoys Primo Classic balance scooter (ages 1 to 5 years); $199, amazon.com
Life Goals
The Quarto Group Little People, Big Dreams book set spotlighting Coco Chanel, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Audrey Hepburn, Iris Apfel and Zaha Hadid (other sets include Women in Art and Black Voices); Oprah Winfrey just named them one of her favorite things; $80, at neimanmarcus.com
NYC vs. L.A. Smaller Things
“Good Night, New York City” and “Good Night, Los Angeles” organic cotton printed PJs (kids sizes 2 to 10); $38 each, smallerthings.com
Empowering Pals
Piccolina Trailblazer dolls including Frida Kahlo, Rbg and astronaut Mae Jemison; $50 apiece, piccolinakids.com
It’s Showtime
Wireless ...
Ride Along Ambosstoys Primo Classic balance scooter (ages 1 to 5 years); $199, amazon.com
Life Goals
The Quarto Group Little People, Big Dreams book set spotlighting Coco Chanel, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Audrey Hepburn, Iris Apfel and Zaha Hadid (other sets include Women in Art and Black Voices); Oprah Winfrey just named them one of her favorite things; $80, at neimanmarcus.com
NYC vs. L.A. Smaller Things
“Good Night, New York City” and “Good Night, Los Angeles” organic cotton printed PJs (kids sizes 2 to 10); $38 each, smallerthings.com
Empowering Pals
Piccolina Trailblazer dolls including Frida Kahlo, Rbg and astronaut Mae Jemison; $50 apiece, piccolinakids.com
It’s Showtime
Wireless ...
- 11/20/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
On Comedy Central’s Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, loving, foul-mouthed Grandma (Lori Tan Chinn) ups her delightfully audacious style on season two, which premiered Aug. 18, thanks to the joint effort of costume designer Staci Greenbaum and the actress.
“Lori and I talk about what we want Grandma to maybe be saying. Oftentimes, it’s subversive,” says Greenbaum, who also outfits Chinn in “highly collectible” Air Jordans and finery that references style icon Iris Apfel.
Continuing a streak of bold statements from last season — like “Asians Don’t Raisin” — Chinn brought in about 20 of ...
“Lori and I talk about what we want Grandma to maybe be saying. Oftentimes, it’s subversive,” says Greenbaum, who also outfits Chinn in “highly collectible” Air Jordans and finery that references style icon Iris Apfel.
Continuing a streak of bold statements from last season — like “Asians Don’t Raisin” — Chinn brought in about 20 of ...
On Comedy Central’s Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens, loving, foul-mouthed Grandma (Lori Tan Chinn) ups her delightfully audacious style on season two, which premiered Aug. 18, thanks to the joint effort of costume designer Staci Greenbaum and the actress.
“Lori and I talk about what we want Grandma to maybe be saying. Oftentimes, it’s subversive,” says Greenbaum, who also outfits Chinn in “highly collectible” Air Jordans and finery that references style icon Iris Apfel.
Continuing a streak of bold statements from last season — like “Asians Don’t Raisin” — Chinn brought in about 20 of ...
“Lori and I talk about what we want Grandma to maybe be saying. Oftentimes, it’s subversive,” says Greenbaum, who also outfits Chinn in “highly collectible” Air Jordans and finery that references style icon Iris Apfel.
Continuing a streak of bold statements from last season — like “Asians Don’t Raisin” — Chinn brought in about 20 of ...
Lil Yachty is sharing off his love for the luxe life as part of a new eBay series called, “Old School Meets New School.” Launching today on eBay’s social media pages, the series kicks off with a conversation between the flashy rapper and style legend Iris Apfel. The two get together for a chat about clothing, watches and crafting a signature look — whether through beaded braids or oversized glasses.
Yachty, whose personal style captures a young generation’s love for streetwear, vintage finds and non-binary grooming, tells Rolling Stone...
Yachty, whose personal style captures a young generation’s love for streetwear, vintage finds and non-binary grooming, tells Rolling Stone...
- 8/26/2021
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
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Any fashion lover knows that there are many players that help make the fashion world go around, and binge watching documentaries is a quick and easy way to study up on fashion history. Plus, it’s entertaining!
For the better half of the last 25 years, fashion has made its way off the runways and magazines and into TV and movies. The upcoming Ridley Scott-directed “House of Gucci,” starring Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, and Adam Driver, tells the story of a slain heir to the famous fashion house. The film won’t be released until later this year, but there are a slew of fashion documentaries currently streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime to whet your appetite.
Any fashion lover knows that there are many players that help make the fashion world go around, and binge watching documentaries is a quick and easy way to study up on fashion history. Plus, it’s entertaining!
For the better half of the last 25 years, fashion has made its way off the runways and magazines and into TV and movies. The upcoming Ridley Scott-directed “House of Gucci,” starring Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, and Adam Driver, tells the story of a slain heir to the famous fashion house. The film won’t be released until later this year, but there are a slew of fashion documentaries currently streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime to whet your appetite.
- 3/24/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
There are only four designers left in the special all-champions edition of “Project Runway All Stars,” so there’s nowhere to hide. One stitch out of place could mean disaster, especially with the way the competition has swung wildly all season, with contestants going right from the top of the heap to the bottom of the pack and vice versa. So who (if anyone) will be ousted in the season’s penultimate challenge?
According to the combined predictions of Gold Derby users, Michelle Lesniak is the likeliest to be eliminated. She gets leading odds of 23/10 of being sent home even though she has been one of the strongest contestants all season with two challenge wins and four other high scores. She even had a four-week streak from episodes 7-10 where she was in the judges’ top three every time.
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According to the combined predictions of Gold Derby users, Michelle Lesniak is the likeliest to be eliminated. She gets leading odds of 23/10 of being sent home even though she has been one of the strongest contestants all season with two challenge wins and four other high scores. She even had a four-week streak from episodes 7-10 where she was in the judges’ top three every time.
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- 3/20/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The judges on “Project Runway All Stars” sure are unforgiving. The two designers on the chopping block at the end of “Nina Says Don’t Cry Over Spilt Silk” were Anthony Ryan Auld and Michelle Lesniak, the only two designers who had won two previous design challenges (Lesniak just won her second last week). It was Auld who ended up exiting the competition after a challenge he tearfully struggled with, but I don’t think he really deserved to go. He was one of the best designers of the season, and maybe I’m in the minority but I thought he was one of the better designers of the night too. Do you agree? Scroll down to vote in our poll at the bottom of this post.
Auld’s heart wasn’t really in this week’s challenge, which was to design a gown for a royal ball with luxurious silk.
Auld’s heart wasn’t really in this week’s challenge, which was to design a gown for a royal ball with luxurious silk.
- 3/14/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
We’re in the home stretch of “Project Runway All Stars” season seven. Only five contestants were left going into the Wednesday night, March 13 episode, “Nina Says Don’t Cry Over Spilt Silk,” and (presumably) only four came out. So who advanced to next week’s penultimate episode, and who was left crying in a pool of misspent silk? Find out below in our live blog with all the minute-by-minute developments as they happen.
“Spilt Silk” features Nina Garcia, the editor-in-chief of Elle magazine and a longtime judge on the original “Project Runway” series (you can see her on Thursday night when that show returns to Bravo for its 17th season). In this episode of “All Stars” she challenged the remaining designers to create luxurious ball gowns with silk. Garcia also judged this challenge, along with fellow guest judge Iris Apfel, who at 97-years-old has been a fashion icon for...
“Spilt Silk” features Nina Garcia, the editor-in-chief of Elle magazine and a longtime judge on the original “Project Runway” series (you can see her on Thursday night when that show returns to Bravo for its 17th season). In this episode of “All Stars” she challenged the remaining designers to create luxurious ball gowns with silk. Garcia also judged this challenge, along with fellow guest judge Iris Apfel, who at 97-years-old has been a fashion icon for...
- 3/14/2019
- by John Benutty and Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The Yma Fashion Scholarship Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting education and career placement for the fashion arts and business, today announced its 2019 honorees, Macy’s President Hal Lawton, Ryan Seacrest, and Martha Stewart.
The 82nd Annual Scholarship Awards dinner will be held on January 10, 2019 at the New York Hilton Midtown. At the event, more than $1 million in scholarships will be awarded to talented students from leading universities and colleges nationwide.
“We are thrilled to honor these exceptional leaders in the entertainment, lifestyle, fashion and retail industries who inspire the next generation of rising talent,” said William Susman, President of Yma Fashion Scholarship Fund. “Their passion and entrepreneurial spirits truly represent our organization’s values, and we’re excited to have them support our mission of nurturing the fashion industry’s future leaders.”
This year’s event will celebrate more than 200 students. The fashion and retail industry’s most accomplished...
The 82nd Annual Scholarship Awards dinner will be held on January 10, 2019 at the New York Hilton Midtown. At the event, more than $1 million in scholarships will be awarded to talented students from leading universities and colleges nationwide.
“We are thrilled to honor these exceptional leaders in the entertainment, lifestyle, fashion and retail industries who inspire the next generation of rising talent,” said William Susman, President of Yma Fashion Scholarship Fund. “Their passion and entrepreneurial spirits truly represent our organization’s values, and we’re excited to have them support our mission of nurturing the fashion industry’s future leaders.”
This year’s event will celebrate more than 200 students. The fashion and retail industry’s most accomplished...
- 10/1/2018
- Look to the Stars
Sperry has sponsored the 22nd Ace Awards, announcing its latest philanthropic partnership with the largest non-profit water protector, Waterkeeper Alliance.
Lupita Nyong'o and Micaela Erlanger
The annual event took place at the iconic restaurant, Cipriani in NYC on Monday evening, June 11th. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President of Waterkeeper Alliance, took to the stage under a larger-than-life Sperry waterfall installation to announce the joined efforts dedicated to enforce global citizen action on issues that affect our waterways.
Hosted by Karen Giberson, President of the Accessories Council, the award show celebrates individuals and brands who have pushed the accessories’ industry boundaries, with honorees and presenters including Lupita Nyong'o, Tracee Ellis Ross, Micaela Erlanger, Sam & Libby Edelman, Casey Cott, Ronnie Fieg, Rachel Shechtman, Fran Lukas and Andrew Rosen, Iris Apfel, Samira Nasr, Lorraine Bracco and many more.
The exclusive event was filled with A-list talent and industry insiders such as Cheryl Hines,...
Lupita Nyong'o and Micaela Erlanger
The annual event took place at the iconic restaurant, Cipriani in NYC on Monday evening, June 11th. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President of Waterkeeper Alliance, took to the stage under a larger-than-life Sperry waterfall installation to announce the joined efforts dedicated to enforce global citizen action on issues that affect our waterways.
Hosted by Karen Giberson, President of the Accessories Council, the award show celebrates individuals and brands who have pushed the accessories’ industry boundaries, with honorees and presenters including Lupita Nyong'o, Tracee Ellis Ross, Micaela Erlanger, Sam & Libby Edelman, Casey Cott, Ronnie Fieg, Rachel Shechtman, Fran Lukas and Andrew Rosen, Iris Apfel, Samira Nasr, Lorraine Bracco and many more.
The exclusive event was filled with A-list talent and industry insiders such as Cheryl Hines,...
- 6/13/2018
- Look to the Stars
It might feel like a lot of celebs are off vacationing right now in their unbelievably cute bikinis, but before they hit the beach, a lot were busy lending their famous faces and talents to big-name fashion brands. Today Tiffany & Co. unveiled six new fall ads modeled by big-name stars, plus Jessica Chastain is coming off of her honeymoon high with a very impressive new gig and more designer collaborations that you need to know about. Read below to get up-to-date on all the latest news.
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. debuted its new fall 2017 advertising campaign called, “There’s Only One,...
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. debuted its new fall 2017 advertising campaign called, “There’s Only One,...
- 7/26/2017
- by Colleen Kratofil
- PEOPLE.com
Albert Maysles never got to watch his last film with an audience, passing away just a month before “In Transit” premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival, but simply completing the documentary marked the realization of a long-held dream. Maysles had wanted to shoot a film about passengers on a train for decades, but had trouble finding funding for a documentary whose subjects could only be discovered after shooting began.
Now, the film is finally released — but its future remains uncertain.
“In Transit” played at roughly a dozen film festivals and was being prepped by Al Jazeera America for a theatrical run with the help of sales agent Submarine Deluxe when Al Jazeera’s U.S. arm was abruptly shuttered in 2016, leaving the rights to the film in legal limbo. Part of the problem was that Al Jazeera had agreed to finance a 50-minute documentary for TV, not a feature film, so determining who had the rights to the feature-length version was a legal quandary.
The Maysles Documentary Center has been trying to purchase the rights to the documentary themselves, a more than two-year process that remains unresolved; in the meantime, they’ve been able to arrange for one-week runs at the organization’s own cinema and at New York’s Metrograph, starting on Friday. The team behind the film hopes to introduce the documentary to more audiences in the future, whether through traditional distribution or self-distribution.
Read More: Review: Albert Maysles’ Intimate Iris Apfel Documentary ‘Iris’
These prolonged efforts are only the latest chapter in a project that, decades before its completion, had taken on a mythological quality. “People refer to it as his white whale,” said co-director Lynn True. “It just never came together for a lot of reasons, one being that it’s rather unwieldy just boarding a train and spontaneously meeting people and capturing their stories.”
In 2013, Maysles finally attracted the financial backing of Al Jazeera America, and with the help of co-directors True, David Usui, Nelson Walker and Ben Wu, began interviewing passengers on on Amtrak’s Empire Builder, the busiest long-distance train route in America, which makes the three-day trip between Seattle and Chicago.
The movie marked the first original production of the Harlem-based Maysles Documentary Center, which has its own 55-seat cinema. That wound up working in its favor — the original contract with Al Jazeera included the right to screen the film at the theater that carried the director’s name, so “In Transit” was always destined to show in at least one theater. (The Metrograph screenings were set up in negotiation between the theater and the film’s producers, not Al Jazeera, which is unaffiliated with the release; the producers declined to comment on the arrangement with the broadcaster, and Al Jazeera did not return requests for comment.)
Shot in the tradition of Direct Cinema, the documentary is made up of a series of interconnected vignettes, where passengers share their fears, hopes and dreams, or simply let the filmmakers capture conversations with friends, family and new acquaintances on the train.
“We just had to board the train cross our fingers that we would find interesting people who would let us film them,” said True. As she and the other filmmakers soon discovered, the simple act of asking where someone is going could be all it took to stumble upon fascinating documentary subjects. The “characters” in the film range from a young woman who opened up about being raised by crackheads to an elderly woman who had just visited a daughter she gave up for adoption 47 years earlier.
Shot during the height of the U.S. oil boom, the filmmakers frequently found workers traveling to and from the oil fields in North Dakota, or wives and partners of these workers, most of whom talked about the challenges of being away from loved ones for extended periods of time.
One of the central figures of the documentary is a pregnant passenger who was already passed her due date upon boarding the train, creating a uniquely stressful situation for the Amtrak crew, which had to monitor her on a daily basis and became something like an extended family. “That was just documentary magic,” said True.
Though Maysles had no way of knowing whether his decades-long ambition of shooting passengers on a train would lead to footage that could be edited into a compelling narrative, he was always drawn to how trains could bring strangers together, according to True. “He loved trains because of this unique ability they had to kind of support these unlikely friendships and interactions,” she said. “It was pretty interesting to me how many of the stories played into Albert’s vision so precisely — this idea that trains afford strangers the opportunity to connect in a way that they wouldn’t necessarily if they were just passing on the street.”
During segments in which single individuals speak directly to the camera, “In Transit” reveals that, regardless of age, gender or background, most people have a natural inclination to show their own vulnerability. “If you give people the chance to really be honest, people are so much more similar than we all give them credit for,” True said.
One of the key components to Maysles approach to documentary filmmaking was to avoid entering any situation with preconceived ideas or any sort of end goal. “He was such a proponent of observing quietly and listening and allowing stories to unfold on their own terms and follow things wherever they led,” True said.
According to Maysles’ daughter Rebekah Maysles, who served as a producer on his 2014 documentary “Iris,” about fashion icon Iris Apfel, one of her father’s original ideas for the film was to follow passengers off the train and continue shooting footage in their homes. As with most of his documentaries, however, formulating a strict plan was not part of the equation. “He didn’t really prepare himself at all,” she said. “I think it worked.”
Read More: Film Community Pays Tribute to Albert Maysles
Maysles wasn’t around to celebrate when “In Transit” won a special mention in the documentary feature category at Tribeca, but more important to Rebekah Maysles was her father’s reaction to seeing the finished film. “He loved it,” she said.
“In Transit” opens Friday, June 23 at the Metrograph and Maysles Documentary Center.
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Now, the film is finally released — but its future remains uncertain.
“In Transit” played at roughly a dozen film festivals and was being prepped by Al Jazeera America for a theatrical run with the help of sales agent Submarine Deluxe when Al Jazeera’s U.S. arm was abruptly shuttered in 2016, leaving the rights to the film in legal limbo. Part of the problem was that Al Jazeera had agreed to finance a 50-minute documentary for TV, not a feature film, so determining who had the rights to the feature-length version was a legal quandary.
The Maysles Documentary Center has been trying to purchase the rights to the documentary themselves, a more than two-year process that remains unresolved; in the meantime, they’ve been able to arrange for one-week runs at the organization’s own cinema and at New York’s Metrograph, starting on Friday. The team behind the film hopes to introduce the documentary to more audiences in the future, whether through traditional distribution or self-distribution.
Read More: Review: Albert Maysles’ Intimate Iris Apfel Documentary ‘Iris’
These prolonged efforts are only the latest chapter in a project that, decades before its completion, had taken on a mythological quality. “People refer to it as his white whale,” said co-director Lynn True. “It just never came together for a lot of reasons, one being that it’s rather unwieldy just boarding a train and spontaneously meeting people and capturing their stories.”
In 2013, Maysles finally attracted the financial backing of Al Jazeera America, and with the help of co-directors True, David Usui, Nelson Walker and Ben Wu, began interviewing passengers on on Amtrak’s Empire Builder, the busiest long-distance train route in America, which makes the three-day trip between Seattle and Chicago.
The movie marked the first original production of the Harlem-based Maysles Documentary Center, which has its own 55-seat cinema. That wound up working in its favor — the original contract with Al Jazeera included the right to screen the film at the theater that carried the director’s name, so “In Transit” was always destined to show in at least one theater. (The Metrograph screenings were set up in negotiation between the theater and the film’s producers, not Al Jazeera, which is unaffiliated with the release; the producers declined to comment on the arrangement with the broadcaster, and Al Jazeera did not return requests for comment.)
Shot in the tradition of Direct Cinema, the documentary is made up of a series of interconnected vignettes, where passengers share their fears, hopes and dreams, or simply let the filmmakers capture conversations with friends, family and new acquaintances on the train.
“We just had to board the train cross our fingers that we would find interesting people who would let us film them,” said True. As she and the other filmmakers soon discovered, the simple act of asking where someone is going could be all it took to stumble upon fascinating documentary subjects. The “characters” in the film range from a young woman who opened up about being raised by crackheads to an elderly woman who had just visited a daughter she gave up for adoption 47 years earlier.
Shot during the height of the U.S. oil boom, the filmmakers frequently found workers traveling to and from the oil fields in North Dakota, or wives and partners of these workers, most of whom talked about the challenges of being away from loved ones for extended periods of time.
One of the central figures of the documentary is a pregnant passenger who was already passed her due date upon boarding the train, creating a uniquely stressful situation for the Amtrak crew, which had to monitor her on a daily basis and became something like an extended family. “That was just documentary magic,” said True.
Though Maysles had no way of knowing whether his decades-long ambition of shooting passengers on a train would lead to footage that could be edited into a compelling narrative, he was always drawn to how trains could bring strangers together, according to True. “He loved trains because of this unique ability they had to kind of support these unlikely friendships and interactions,” she said. “It was pretty interesting to me how many of the stories played into Albert’s vision so precisely — this idea that trains afford strangers the opportunity to connect in a way that they wouldn’t necessarily if they were just passing on the street.”
During segments in which single individuals speak directly to the camera, “In Transit” reveals that, regardless of age, gender or background, most people have a natural inclination to show their own vulnerability. “If you give people the chance to really be honest, people are so much more similar than we all give them credit for,” True said.
One of the key components to Maysles approach to documentary filmmaking was to avoid entering any situation with preconceived ideas or any sort of end goal. “He was such a proponent of observing quietly and listening and allowing stories to unfold on their own terms and follow things wherever they led,” True said.
According to Maysles’ daughter Rebekah Maysles, who served as a producer on his 2014 documentary “Iris,” about fashion icon Iris Apfel, one of her father’s original ideas for the film was to follow passengers off the train and continue shooting footage in their homes. As with most of his documentaries, however, formulating a strict plan was not part of the equation. “He didn’t really prepare himself at all,” she said. “I think it worked.”
Read More: Film Community Pays Tribute to Albert Maysles
Maysles wasn’t around to celebrate when “In Transit” won a special mention in the documentary feature category at Tribeca, but more important to Rebekah Maysles was her father’s reaction to seeing the finished film. “He loved it,” she said.
“In Transit” opens Friday, June 23 at the Metrograph and Maysles Documentary Center.
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- 6/23/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Welcome to PeekTV, your daily look at the best that television has to offer. In each installment, we make three picks for the best shows to watch and…toss in a little extra.
Monday, June 5
“Gotham” (Fox, 8:00 p.m.) – In the Season 3 finale, the search for the antidote continues as the deadly virus spreads throughout the city; and Fish Mooney, the Riddler and Penguin reveal plans of their own. In other events, Bruce meets Ra’s Al Ghul and completes his last task in order to fulfill his destiny, but realizes he can’t let go of his past; Gordon tries to win back Lee; and past alliances within Gotham City are broken and new alliances are formed.
One of the biggest hooks of a quasi-prequel in the “Batman” universe is tracking the introductions of each new villain. With the Joker still looming on the horizon, Ra’s Al...
Monday, June 5
“Gotham” (Fox, 8:00 p.m.) – In the Season 3 finale, the search for the antidote continues as the deadly virus spreads throughout the city; and Fish Mooney, the Riddler and Penguin reveal plans of their own. In other events, Bruce meets Ra’s Al Ghul and completes his last task in order to fulfill his destiny, but realizes he can’t let go of his past; Gordon tries to win back Lee; and past alliances within Gotham City are broken and new alliances are formed.
One of the biggest hooks of a quasi-prequel in the “Batman” universe is tracking the introductions of each new villain. With the Joker still looming on the horizon, Ra’s Al...
- 6/5/2017
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Between attending holiday parties and countless trips to the mall to get all your holiday shopping done, December is an incredibly busy month. So we wanted to bring you up to speed on what your favorite brands and celebrities are up to in one big news roundup. Check out fun holiday-theme campaigns from Kate Bosworth, Iris Apfel, SNL‘s Pete Davidson and see what’s new for spring from Uniqlo and Philipp Plein (featuring Fergie!) and more.
Kate Bosworth for Shopbop
If you planning on hibernating during the holiday season in your worn-out sweats from college, Kate Bosworth is offering...
Kate Bosworth for Shopbop
If you planning on hibernating during the holiday season in your worn-out sweats from college, Kate Bosworth is offering...
- 12/7/2016
- by Colleen Kratofil
- PEOPLE.com
Most of us will be in a turkey-and-mashed-potatoes-induced food coma on Thanksgiving, wearing PJs as we flip between Friends re-runs and home shopping networks so we don’t miss out on amazing deals from celebrity fashion lines. In fact, there are so many cool specials to be had we wanted to find out more about how your favorite shopping destinations prep for the busiest season of the year. We asked Hsn, QVC and Evine all those nosy questions you’ve always wanted to know. What top-selling item surprised them the most? How do they prep their inventory for the high-traffic season?...
- 11/23/2016
- by Colleen Kratofil
- PEOPLE.com
When was the last time Hunter Parrish laughed so hard that he cried?
The Good Girls Revolt star reveals during a round of People’s “One Last Thing” that tear-inducing laughs usually come from his wife Kathryn Wahl.
“I don’t have one time, I feel like I try to laugh as much as possible and any time I’m around my amazingly captivating and adorable wife I am constantly in tears with laughter,” he says.
Parrish, 29, plays hunky, progressive reporter Douglas Rhodes in the Amazon series about a group of women at Newsweek in the late ’60s who fought...
The Good Girls Revolt star reveals during a round of People’s “One Last Thing” that tear-inducing laughs usually come from his wife Kathryn Wahl.
“I don’t have one time, I feel like I try to laugh as much as possible and any time I’m around my amazingly captivating and adorable wife I am constantly in tears with laughter,” he says.
Parrish, 29, plays hunky, progressive reporter Douglas Rhodes in the Amazon series about a group of women at Newsweek in the late ’60s who fought...
- 11/10/2016
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
It's every Tom Brady fan's worst nightmare ... seeing their superstar take a shot to the face. But it was all in good fun as the Pats Qb attended a Muhammad Ali charity event Tuesday night. Brady served as an auctioneer at the Tag Heuer event at Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn ... posing with guests like Evander Holyfield, Henrik Lundqvist and even takin' a punch from fashion designer Iris Apfel. A unique gold Ali-inspired watch was auctioned...
- 10/26/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Nyfw is upon us and we have all of the insider access you could want! Macy's Presents Fashion's Front Row kicked off New York Fashion Week last Thursday and it was a high-energy evening filled with hot trends and live performances by Ariana Grande and other superstars. The runway show featured ready-to-wear styles from your favorite designers and everyone who is anyone was there. Flo Rida, Iris Apfel, Betsey Johnson, Tommy Hilfiger, Diane Von Furstenberg, Kenneth Cole, Rachel Roy, Christian Siriano, Giuliana Rancic, Brad Goreski, Zuri Hall and Pamella Roland are just a few familiar faces that walked the carpet and attended the show. To see all of the red-carpet coverage, after-party access and to shop...
- 9/15/2016
- E! Online
Title: Iris Director: Albert Maysles Genre: Documentary “I like to improvise. I like to do things as if I were playing jazz, try this, try, that.” These are the first words spoken on camera by Iris Apfel in the documentary by the late octogenarian Albert Maysles, who tributes her life. ‘Iris’ is more than a mere fashion film. The quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven has had an outsized presence on the New York fashion scene for decades. Maysles follows her around, with his masterful photography, that is the trademark of his storytelling. He’s a part of the film too: Apfel introduces him to friends and acquaintances and chats with [ Read More ]
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- 7/7/2016
- by Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi
- ShockYa
Glenn here. Each Tuesday we bring you reviews and features on documentaries from theatres, festivals, and on demand. This week we look at the final work of Albert Maysles, In Transit.
Last week we looked at Chantal Akerman's final film, and this week completely by accident I am reviewing another final film by another towering name in documentary filmmaking. In a career that includes Grey Gardens, Salesman, Gimme Shelter, and Monterey Pop, Albert Maysles has made many films that are considered among the greatest non-fiction titles ever made. And while last year’s glimpse into the life of aging fashion icon Iris Apfel, Iris, was billed as his last work, it is in fact this deeply searching piece of cinema verite made in collaboration with Lynn True, David Usui, Nelson Walker III, and Benjamin Wu that is his last work and an incredibly fitting one, too. It’s the...
Last week we looked at Chantal Akerman's final film, and this week completely by accident I am reviewing another final film by another towering name in documentary filmmaking. In a career that includes Grey Gardens, Salesman, Gimme Shelter, and Monterey Pop, Albert Maysles has made many films that are considered among the greatest non-fiction titles ever made. And while last year’s glimpse into the life of aging fashion icon Iris Apfel, Iris, was billed as his last work, it is in fact this deeply searching piece of cinema verite made in collaboration with Lynn True, David Usui, Nelson Walker III, and Benjamin Wu that is his last work and an incredibly fitting one, too. It’s the...
- 6/7/2016
- by Glenn Dunks
- FilmExperience
To celebrate the Australian release of Iris on home video, Madman is giving you the chance to win one of Five copies of the film on DVD! Iris is the story of Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old New York style icon and muse. More than just a fashion film, it is a story about creativity, design and how her soaring free spirit continues to inspire. Iris portrays a woman whose enthusiasm for fashion, art and people are life's sustenance and reminds us that dressing, and indeed life, is nothing but an experiment.As a bonus, each prize will also come with a copy of the book Women In This Town by photographer, art director and fashion enthusiast Giuseppe Santamaria who traveled to the streets of...
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- 11/30/2015
- Screen Anarchy
Read More: Watch: 'Iris' Gets Honest About the Creative Process in Bonus Interviews From Albert Maysles' Acclaimed Doc Prolific documentarian Albert Maysles passed away earlier this year, months before the release of "Iris," his documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel. As part of the International Documentary Association's (Ida) screening series, Rebekah Maysles, Albert's daughter and a producer on "Iris," and fellow producer Laura Coxson discussed the film and how Maysles approached documentary filmmaking in the face of shrinking funds. Speaking with Indiewire Editor-in-Chief Dana Harris, Maysles talked lovingly of her father, his love of film and his "insane" work ethic, while Coxson spoke of the connection forged between Albert and his documentary subject, Apfel. The two also discussed the difficult economic realities of documentary filmmaking in frank terms, revealing it as something with which the late Maysles...
- 11/4/2015
- by Karen Brill
- Indiewire
When documentary legend Albert Maysles passed away in March of 2015, the world of cinema lost a giant. Working as a team with his brother David, The Maysles Brothers made some of the finest documentary features ever seen. Films like Salesman, Gimme Shelter, and Grey Gardens gave new life to the documentary format.Thankfully, before he left us, Maysles completed work on Iris, a documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel. Our own, Chase Whale reviewed the film in advance of its North American theatrical release shortly after Maysles death in April:Iris continues the tradition of Maysles' style of fly-on-the-wall filmmaking. You forget he's there until someone, and in this case, Iris, addresses him -- which she does quite often and in the most endearing ways. We...
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- 10/24/2015
- Screen Anarchy
Every day, more and more films are added to the various streaming services out there, ranging from Netflix to YouTube, and are hitting the airwaves via movie-centric networks like TCM. Therefore, sifting through all of these pictures can be a tedious and often times confounding or difficult ordeal. But, that’s why we’re here. Every week, Joshua brings you five films to put at the top of your queue, add to your playlist, or grab off of VOD to make your weekend a little more eventful. Here is this week’s top five, in this week’s Armchair Vacation.
5. The Overnight (VOD)
I’m just going to come out and say, modern comedy more often than not does not do it for me. With most modern comedy pictures taking the route of least resistance, offering up exponentially more cheap, dim witted gags than anything resembling an actual joke or rewarding sketch bit,...
5. The Overnight (VOD)
I’m just going to come out and say, modern comedy more often than not does not do it for me. With most modern comedy pictures taking the route of least resistance, offering up exponentially more cheap, dim witted gags than anything resembling an actual joke or rewarding sketch bit,...
- 10/16/2015
- by Joshua Brunsting
- CriterionCast
A look at the list of my favorite movies from 2014 reveals the presence of six extraordinary nonfiction films, and that’s just a taste of the seeming hundreds of docs released last year-- not all of them extraordinary, of course, but all of them indicative of a trend toward the making of the availability of more nonfiction filmmaking than it seems we’ve likely ever seen in this country. And speaking of availability, the six I listed—Ron Mann’s Altman, Joey Figueroa and Zak Knutson’s Milius, Orlando von Einsidel’s Virunga, Chaplain and Maclain Way’s The Battered Bastards of Baseball, Stephanie Spray and Pancho Velez’s Manakamana and Errol Morris’s The Unknown Known— were all pictures I caught courtesy of Netflix Streaming. (Virunga was actually produced under the company’s auspices.)
I have a special place in my cinematic heart for nonfiction, both bound between covers and on the screen,...
I have a special place in my cinematic heart for nonfiction, both bound between covers and on the screen,...
- 10/4/2015
- by Dennis Cozzalio
- Trailers from Hell
The Tasmanian Breath of Fresh Air (Bofa) Film Festival will feature 15 feature films including two drive-in screenings, 20 documentaries and 35 shorts as well as four one-day action master classes and two half-day actions sessions.
Held. in Launceston, the sixth annual festival will run from Wednesday November 4 to Sunday November 8.
.Part of what makes Bofa so special is that we always try to make it more than just a chance to see compelling cinema,. says festival director Owen Tilbury. .Bofa is about getting inspired and seeing the world differently. So whatever your Bofa is . whether it.s features, docos, food-films, family films, offbeat films, eco films or movies that convey profound ideas. there is a chance to engage and discover this year.. Before the official opening night. will be a .Creating Community Change. action session on November 4, which will showcase the best practice in community change processes. There will also be a screening of Frackman,...
Held. in Launceston, the sixth annual festival will run from Wednesday November 4 to Sunday November 8.
.Part of what makes Bofa so special is that we always try to make it more than just a chance to see compelling cinema,. says festival director Owen Tilbury. .Bofa is about getting inspired and seeing the world differently. So whatever your Bofa is . whether it.s features, docos, food-films, family films, offbeat films, eco films or movies that convey profound ideas. there is a chance to engage and discover this year.. Before the official opening night. will be a .Creating Community Change. action session on November 4, which will showcase the best practice in community change processes. There will also be a screening of Frackman,...
- 9/21/2015
- by Staff writer
- IF.com.au
★★★★☆ Having featured in a variety of documentaries that explore the fashion scene in and around New York City, the unique and irrepressible fashionista Iris Apfel now takes centre stage in one of her very own. The final feature from the dearly departed Albert Maysles, who alongside his brother made some of the best exemplars of the genre (Gimme Shelter and Salesman are but a mere tip of the iceberg), Iris (2014) is a heartfelt and enlightening swansong that focuses on one the fashion industry's, nay the world's, most distinctive - and distinctively dressed - icons. A beacon of individuality, Apfel wasn't publicly recognised for her vivacious wardrobe until she was well in her eighties.
- 8/25/2015
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Read More: Review: Albert Maysles' Intimate Iris Apfel Documentary 'Iris' When the iconic documentarian Albert Maysles passed away earlier this year, he left behind a handful of landmark non-fiction features, including one of his final movies, "Iris." One of the biggest hits on last year's festival circuit, the documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel hit theaters earlier this year to vast critical acclaim. As the film arrives on iTunes, extra bonus features will be available, including two never-before-seen interviews in which Iris gets honest about her personal connection and creative process. Watch the deleted scenes below. Read More: Trailer For Albert Maysles' Documentary 'Iris' Has Lots Of Style...
- 8/18/2015
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Warner Bros. hopes of building a franchise based on a once-popular 1960s TV series now seem mission: impossible.
Director Guy Ritchie.s The Man From U.N.C.L.E is an instant flop, opening with just $1.6 million in Australia and $US13.4 million in the Us last weekend.
Against the trend of a soft weekend at Oz cinemas, Icon.s Last Cable to Darwin showed great resilience, dipping by just 11 per cent and taking $1 million in its second weekend.
Jeremy Sims. road movie starring Michael Caton, Mark Coles Smith and Jacki Weaver has pocketed $3 million and, driven by word of mouth, could finish with $5 million- $6 million.
Among other local titles still in release, Mad Max: Fury Road has raked in $21.5 million, Ruben Guthrie has collected $402,000, Women He.s Undressed has $280,000 and Partisan $117,000.
The weekend B.O. fell by 26 per cent to $10.1 million, according to Rentrak.s estimate. In the Us The Man from U.
Director Guy Ritchie.s The Man From U.N.C.L.E is an instant flop, opening with just $1.6 million in Australia and $US13.4 million in the Us last weekend.
Against the trend of a soft weekend at Oz cinemas, Icon.s Last Cable to Darwin showed great resilience, dipping by just 11 per cent and taking $1 million in its second weekend.
Jeremy Sims. road movie starring Michael Caton, Mark Coles Smith and Jacki Weaver has pocketed $3 million and, driven by word of mouth, could finish with $5 million- $6 million.
Among other local titles still in release, Mad Max: Fury Road has raked in $21.5 million, Ruben Guthrie has collected $402,000, Women He.s Undressed has $280,000 and Partisan $117,000.
The weekend B.O. fell by 26 per cent to $10.1 million, according to Rentrak.s estimate. In the Us The Man from U.
- 8/17/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Iris is one of the last completed films from the great American documentary-maker Albert Maysles, who died earlier this year. It shares some of the hallmarks of his most celebrated works like Salesman and Grey Gardens (which he co-directed with his brother, David.) It is an intimate portrait of a very eccentric subject. Iris Apfel is a venerable New York fashion guru in her early nineties. She wears huge spectacles that make her look like a character in a Pixar cartoon, and dresses in very flamboyant fashion, in bangles, necklace, scarves and multi-coloured dresses. "There is so much same-ness. Everything is homogenised. I hate it," we hear her protesting early on.
- 7/31/2015
- The Independent - Film
The penultimate entry into a canon of work that can now safely be deemed monolithic, Iris is a delightful swan song for documentarian Albert Maysles. Maysles subject this time around is Iris Apfel, the glamorously aged definition of a “late bloomer” who now moves among the fashionable circles of New York City’s elite. She is irreverent, bursting
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- 7/27/2015
- by Guest
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
It is not surprising that documentarian Albert Maysles thought that fashion icon Iris Apfel would make a compelling subject for a film. Both artists kept on working late into the twilight of their careers, confounding expectations. Maysles, who died in March at the age of 88, will forever be one of the non-fiction film’s greatest forerunners, responsible for such indelible works as Gimme Shelter and Grey Gardens. Apfel, now 93, still works tirelessly and continues to be a no-holds-barred trendsetter of the New York fashion scene. Long beyond their time, both Maysles and Apfel will be immortalized by aspirants of the art form they championed.
With the exception of In Transit, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, Iris marks Maysles’ last film. And while it may have a master both in front of and behind the camera, despite its often-effortless entertainment, this is a minor work. Nevertheless, Apfel is a terrific subject,...
With the exception of In Transit, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in April, Iris marks Maysles’ last film. And while it may have a master both in front of and behind the camera, despite its often-effortless entertainment, this is a minor work. Nevertheless, Apfel is a terrific subject,...
- 5/15/2015
- by Jordan Adler
- We Got This Covered
This story first appeared in the May 15 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe. On the heels of campaigns from Joni Mitchell, 71, for Saint Laurent and Joan Didion, 80, for Celine, New York fashion icon Iris Apfel, 93, stars in her own just-released documentary, Iris, from the late Albert Maysles. She tells THR that the old-is-hot trend makes sense: "The fashion industry glorifies youth, which is wonderful, but 18-year-old kids can't buy $15,000 dresses. Women in their 60s to 80s have expendable funds and time
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- 5/9/2015
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
As the UK's largest documentary film festival, Sheffield Doc/Fest has been a the prime platform for experienced as well as new filmmakers to develop and showcase their work; this year is no exception. This year's festival will run from June 5-10, 2015 and will feature 150 films from 35 countries. Read More: Attention Documentary Filmmakers: Here's The Best Advice from Sheffield Doc/Fest Oscar-nominated director Joshua Oppenheimer's "The Look of Silence" will have its UK premiere opening night at the Sheffield Doc/Fest. The five days that follow will be jam-packed with screenings and Masterclasses with filmmakers including Oppenheimer, Brett Morgen ("Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck") and Jeanie Finlay ("Orion: The Man Who Would Be King"). Doc/Fest will pay tribute to the legendary Albert Maysles who passed away earlier this year. The UK premiere for "Iris," a vibrant portrait of fashion icon Iris Apfel and Maysles' final work,...
- 5/7/2015
- by Elle Leonsis
- Indiewire
Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new documentary “Iris” on fashion icon Iris Apfel from legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles (“Gimme Shelter,” “Grey Gardens”)!
“Iris,” which opens in Chicago on May 15, 2015 and is rated “PG-13,” also stars Carl Apfel, Billy Apfel, Alexis Bittar, Mickey Boardman, Linda Fargo, Tavi Gevinson, David Hoey, Naeem Khan, Harold Koda, Jenna Lyons, Duro Olowu and Margaret Russell from director Albert Maysles.
To win your free “Iris” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 7 p.m. in Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!
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“Iris,” which opens in Chicago on May 15, 2015 and is rated “PG-13,” also stars Carl Apfel, Billy Apfel, Alexis Bittar, Mickey Boardman, Linda Fargo, Tavi Gevinson, David Hoey, Naeem Khan, Harold Koda, Jenna Lyons, Duro Olowu and Margaret Russell from director Albert Maysles.
To win your free “Iris” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 7 p.m. in Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!
Preferably, use your...
- 5/2/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Helen Hunt returns as both filmmaker and star in her latest project, Ride, co-starring Brenton Thwaites and Luke Wilson. The Screen Media Films surf comedy will open in L.A. and New York, both locales where the film shot, before going to well over a dozen theaters. The late Albert Maysles’ second-to-last film, Iris, begins its theatrical run via Magnolia Pictures. It follows flamboyant fashion guru Iris Apfel. Sean Bean, Kate Walsh, Eva Longoria, Shane Black and Tom…...
- 5/1/2015
- Deadline
The recent death of American documentarian Albert Maysles places something of an unfair burden on “Iris,” his penultimate production. (“In Transit” was completed but has yet to be released.) This lightweight portrait of a style icon is best enjoyed without being seen as the one of the final films in a distinguished career that included such classic films as “Grey Gardens” and “Gimme Shelter.” In terms of personal style, Iris Apfel might be seen as a distant cousin to “Gardens” protagonist Little Edie Beale — both women have a taste level and a gift for fashionable improvisation that all the...
- 4/30/2015
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
“I like individuality. It’s so lost these days. So much sameness. Everything is homogenized. I hate it. Whatever.” From that quote in the film’s opening moments, it’s evident that 93-year-old Iris Apfel has lost none of her spirit or style. She shines through in every frame of Albert Maysles’s intimate documentary, “Iris.” It’s so familiar a look at the nonagenarian’s life that – editorial rules or not – we’re tempted to call her by her first name throughout our review. She’s friendly with the camera and the man behind it, showing none of the distance one might expect from an icon with multiple rooms of her Park Avenue apartment devoted to her clothes and accessories collection that was large and distinct enough to merit its own exhibit at the Met. It’s easy to take a look at the quirky subject of Maysles’s...
- 4/30/2015
- by Kimber Myers
- The Playlist
This weekend, things go awry after Tony Stark jumpstarts a dormant peacekeeping program, and the Avengers have to take down the villainous Ultron in "Avengers: Age of Ultron." Plus, Carey Mulligan is overwhelmed with suitors in Victorian England in "Far From the Madding Crowd."
Also in theaters this weekend: "Welcome to Me" stars Kristen Wiig as a lottery winner who immediately quits her psychiatric meds and buys her own talk show. "Tangerines" follows an Estonian man who takes in a wounded man after war shows up at his front door. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2015 Oscars. "Iris" is a documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel, from late legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles. "Far From Men" stars Viggo Mortensen as a French teacher in a small Algerian village who forms an unexpected bond with a dissident during the Algerian War, and is then ordered to...
Also in theaters this weekend: "Welcome to Me" stars Kristen Wiig as a lottery winner who immediately quits her psychiatric meds and buys her own talk show. "Tangerines" follows an Estonian man who takes in a wounded man after war shows up at his front door. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2015 Oscars. "Iris" is a documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel, from late legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles. "Far From Men" stars Viggo Mortensen as a French teacher in a small Algerian village who forms an unexpected bond with a dissident during the Algerian War, and is then ordered to...
- 4/30/2015
- by Jonny Black
- Moviefone
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