Legendary super model Claudia
Schiffer is on her way to becoming a powerful lifestyle brand one fringed boot,
red lipstick, and luxurious sweater at a time.
One of the most successful and enduring models of the nineties, Claudia has
never really had a break from the fashion and beauty industry in the last
thirty years of her career, but then she never really wanted one. Through marriage and motherhood, Claudia has
remained as relevant today as she has been at any point in her career. So deep is her love of fashion, it has
resulted in her own personal warehouse filled with her collection of iconic
designs from the most coveted designers, from gowns to knits, to footwear,
handbags, and more.
But to think that Claudia
lives in couture would be completely off the mark. In fact, she is much like the rest of us,
refining her own personal style into a uniform of classic pieces that work for
her busy life, are comfortable, fun, and infinitely relatable. Jeans, boots, trousers, flats, sweaters,
blouses, and knits that can go from her English countryside estate to business
meetings and beyond, are as functional for her as the rest of us, prompting her
to create a line of cashmere sweaters and knits that are luxurious, sporty,
fresh, and versatile. My personal favorites are her
versions of striped sweaters, a symbol of classic French style.
This year saw the launch of
the highly anticipated Claudia Schiffer Makeup Collection in collaboration with
ArtDeco Cosmetics, highlighting her own favorite products and colors, gleaned
from her lengthy career as the face of a multitude of brands. Who couldn’t benefit from the beauty secrets
of a woman who has stood at the pinnacle of the fashion and beauty industries for
decades?
Although we have seen her
countless times “running in heels” as it were, Claudia is more likely to be
seen in lux boho suede boots and chic flats, worn with jeans and a sweater for
her busy schedule, proving that true style does not compromise on comfort. Her passion for footwear has led to an
exciting collaboration with Edgardo Osorio, designer of the coveted label
Aquazurra, in an eight-piece collection ranging from suede boots and booties
that are equal parts boho and French-woman-chic, to embroidered flats that pair
just as perfectly with jeans as with a gown.
In true Claudia Schiffer fashion several pieces are embellished with
tiny stars giving them a hint of a supermodel flair.
How Claudia arrived at this
point is the stuff of fashion legend and to celebrate her thirty year career
she has just released her own book published by Rizzoli, a perspective of her
experiences working alongside legendary editors, photographers, and designers
over the decades. Fittingly the book
launch was feted in grand style at Fashion Week in Milan.
Claudia Schiffer is more like
the rest of us than not, despite her success, as she proves beauty and style
are not exclusive nor defined by age or time.
She is firstly a mother and wife who just happens to be a supermodel and
powerhouse brand in the making.
XOXO Shelley
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#Shelley Goodstein
