Meet the 93-year-old 'rare bird' who models for Kate Spade and makes Kanye West blush
Never one to follow trends, her eclectic style is a mix of high-end, low-end, and vintage duds.
A darling of the fashion set for years, her appeal has officially gone mainstream, thanks to an early aughts museum exhibit, a recent documentary, and modeling gigs with fashion brand Kate Spade, accessories designer Alexis Bittar, and cosmetics juggernaut MAC.
By marching to the beat of her own drum, the former interior designer and textiles importer has become, as she puts it, "a 93-year-old cover girl."
Earlier this spring, a documentary on her life, "Iris," let fans meet the woman behind those signature giant glasses, and audiences were enchanted, as was one Kanye West (more on that below).
Keep scrolling to get to know fashion's latest blooming star.