17th century Quote by Iris Apfel
“I live in the Dark Ages, the 17th century. Actually, I would have loved to be in Paris in the early 20th century when the Ballets Russes were there and Chanel was designing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Fashion podcast, 2020
She romanticizes past eras, especially early 20th‑century Paris, reflecting a longing for artistic and cultural vibrancy.
In simple terms: Nostalgia for historic artistic scenes.
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When to use this quote
- fashion design
- museum visits
- historical research
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What modern scene excites you as much as past eras?
- How can you bring historic inspiration into today?
Idealizing past can overlook present possibilities.