Inspiration is a funny thing. Iris Apfel was top of Tory Burch s mind when designing her "global traveler" collection, but the designer admits the clothes look nothing like the white-haired icon s wardrobe (nor were they really intended to). Rather it was the idea of Apfel—"she s divine, so unique" Burch says—that led things forward. Rare birds like Apfel are sure to appreciate the white tweed suit with appliquéd chiffon details, but the main story here was Burch s take on khaki, suede, and leather. Worked into daywear pieces like a laced safari top, paper bag-waisted shorts, and a bow-trimmed miniskirt, they looked cool instead of trad and exuded the "laid-back ease" the designer was after.
