The Life and Style of Iris Apfel

After showing her extensive collection of costume jewelry at a Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition in 2005, then-83-year-old Iris Apfel became something of a fashion icon and a New York City “geriatric starlet.” Now, 10 years later, the incredible dresser and accessories enthusiast will truly be a star—in her own documentary titled “Iris,” which documents her trend-defying personal style and the influence she holds in …

Quiksilver’s Business Suit Wetsuit

Early morning, pre-work surf sessions are one of the best ways to start the day, but changing in and out of surf gear can mean an extra early wake-up time. Quiksilver’s Japanese division has teamed up with ad agency TBWAHAKUHODO to create the perfect solution: the True Wetsuit—a surf-ready wetsuit styled like a business suit that can go straight from board riding to board meetings. …

Carla Fernández: Design Culture Mexico at Heath Ceramics

The award-winning designer's new exhibition features shoppable garments created in collaboration with Mexico’s most talented artisans

Based in Mexico City, fashion designer Carla Fernández travels through Mexico seeking the most talented regional artisans; she creates new designs that honor traditional fabrications in each region. This has given Fernández a reputation as a champion of the decorative arts of her beloved country. Last year her multimedia show at Boston’s Gardner Museum entitled “The Barefoot Designer: 
A Passion for Radical Design and Community” …