Four times Iris Apfel was as tech-savvy as a millennial
Ahead of Iris Apfel’s appearance in Hong Kong tonight, we take a look at the ways she’s leading trends in the digital age
Dubbed a “geriatric starlet”, Iris Apfel is renowned for leading trends in fashion and design – and now online.
She’s a thought leader rather than a fast follower, and her endorsement of tech trends is selective.
“I used to have a nice little clam shell phone, and it fell in a bucket of water, so people rushed out and got me this iPhone, which has so many things that I don’t need,” she told TechCrunch. “It’s too smart for me. It does everything but dance.”
Despite this, she’s partnered with some innovative companies and is a digital influencer – if only accidentally.
Here are four ways Apfel is as tech-savvy as a millennial:
Her Instagram account has 560, 000 followers
When she arrived in Hong Kong, the world knew it.
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She has her own emojis
While partnering with Apfel on a ready-to-wear and accessories line, Macy’s created an emoji keyboard for her mobile-loving fans.