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Iris+ Q&A with Iris Apfel at Hackney Picturehouse

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Time 18:30
Date 31/07/15
Price £11.6

The film pairs the legendary 87-year-old documentarian Albert Maysles with Iris Apfel, the quick-witted, flamboyantly dressed 93-year-old style maven.

More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how, even in Iris' dotage, a soaring free spirit continues to inspire. IRIS portrays a singular 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. Despite the abundance of glamour in her current life, she continues to embrace the values and work ethic established during a middle-class Queens upbringing during the Great Depression. "I feel lucky to be working. If you're lucky enough to do something you love, everything else follows." 

The Q&A with Iris Apfel will be hosted by fashion historian Amber Butchart. Amber is an Associate Lecturer at the London College of Fashion and was previously Head Buyer for vintage clothing company Beyond Retro.

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