-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

 Inspired by IRIS, a window featuring the great Iris Apfel at Bergdorf Goodman's 58th Street window

A month after his passing, the final film by 88-year-old documentarian Albert Maysles has arrived in theaters. IRIS, an intimate look into the life of legendary icon Iris Apfel is "More than a fashion film, the documentary is a story about creativity and how a soaring free spirit continues to inspire" [Magnolia Films]. In fact, the 93 year old "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" [Magnolia Films]. Keep reading to see more windows, including Bergdorf's display featuring ravens and maidens...

TRIO OF FASHION FAVORITES TALK AT TOPSHOP

Dirk Standen (Editor-in-Chief of style.com), Iris Apfel and Vera Wang

Students and stylites alike flock to Top Shop Thursday evening for faux fur, fancy frocks and a dose of impassioned pragmatism from a trio of fashion's familiar faces. Celebrating the second edition launch of The Fashion Book, Topshop and Phaidon present Vera Wang, Iris Apfel and Dirk Standen--3 formidable favorites--in conversation with Simon Collins, Dean of the School of Fashion at Parsons. Candid responses about age, experience and innovative vision spawn waves of laughter from an eager audience. [Video clip after the jump]      

FASHION IN FILM @ TRIBECA CINEMAS

Fashion in Film presents the Great Gatsby in 3D 

Cool costumes multiply the appeal of movies--think Catherine Martin's glitzy gowns in the Great Gatsby (2013), Paco Delgado's tattered elegance in Les Miserables (2012), Collen Atwood's flight of fantasy in Alice in Wonderland (2010) and Alexandra Byrne's Victorian chic aesthetic in Elizabeth (1998). In honor of the feats of fashion in film, DailyCandy collaborates with Tribeca Cinemas to host a 2-day public film event celebrating fashion in Film. Main events include screenings of Valentino: The Last Emperor, Romeo and Juliet, The Great Gatsby in 3-D and Q&A sessions with influencers of fashion in film including style maven Iris Apfel, documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles and costume designer Catherine Martin.