"Yesterday 95 year old Zelda Kaplan passed away after collapsing, front row, at the Joanna Mastroianni Fashion Show. Zelda lived an amazing life.When we would get together she would always start by telling me how lucky she had been to have so many great opportunities. She traveled the world and collected hand woven fabrics and worked as an activist to bring the issue of female mutilation into discussion.
Zelda had a zest for life. She loved dancing and was a regular at New York's hottest clubs where she could be spotted dancing the night away in her brightly colored suits and matching hats. When I met Zelda the first thing she asked me was if I liked to dance. When it came to style she told me, "If you look well, then you heighten the atmosphere of a place, but remember to always be yourself. You can't turn marble into silk." Zelda definitely heightened the atmosphere wherever she went. I was lucky to have known her, even for such a short amount a time. I will cherish the advice she gave to me and remember her wonderful spirit always."
~Ari, from Advanced Style
I have enjoyed Ari's blog for a while now, and can tell you that these women have inspired, encouraged, and helped me to take a good look at myself. A goooood look. Not just in how I dress, but why I dress how I do, and why I don't dress how I want too... so it reflects who I am... even if just to me. I admire these women. Who they are, and their style. Because it's not just about what we see on them... but what we see on them, is who they are. I need more of that.
Ari, thank you for introducing us to these amazing women. I look forward to your book.
Hugs From My Heart
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