Little People, BIG DREAMS - Iris Apfel grill Jesse grew up working in

Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama

while other girls played

a place to preserve perspective

Illustrated by Cécile Metzger

filled with every color and pattern

Little People, BIG DREAMS - Iris Apfel grill Jesse grew up working inGrowing up in Queens, New York, little Iris was the only child at family events. Her grandmother would open a giant bag of fabric, filled with every color and pattern, and let her play with fabric scraps. This inspired a lifelong love of fashion. Famous for her eclectic style, built around oversized glasses, bright colors, and bold jewelry, Iris was the subject of an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when she was just 84 years young. This