Did you know that style icon Iris Apfel is also a Professor at The University of Texas at Austin? Since 2010, Professor Apfel has been the guiding force behind an immersive learning experience for students of UT’s Textiles and Apparel Program who aspire to work in fashion. UT in NYC has been curated and led by Iris for the past decade. Thanks to her close relationships, students discover the breadth of fashion careers possible by learning firsthand from designers, merchants and retailers from across the industry. Many of fashion’s biggest names invite students into boardrooms, workrooms, showrooms and curatorial spaces, where they share how they’ve built their careers and grown their businesses. Following Professor Apfel's entrepreneurial example, UT in NYC launched a scholarship initiative in July 2020. IRIS The Coloring Book was conceived as a fundraiser for the program, with all proceeds offsetting student expenses for their week in Manhattan. Its creation was fully-funded by a UT grassroots campaign and it was brought to life by a small team in Austin in order to sustain this one-of-a-kind program. Buy the book at universitycoop.com/iris and thank you for supporting the next decade of Iris’ students with your generous purchase! Follow us on Instagram @iristhecoloringbook. Our next session is planned for summer 2021. For more information, please contact UT in NYC Program Director Nancy Prideaux at nprideaux@utexas.edu.