’90s Fashion: Claudia Schiffer’s Summer Street Style in Statement Dresses

Claudia Schiffer was the ultimate fashion girl of the 90s. After being the unforgettable face of speculation? In the year In 1989, the model shot up overnight to “super” status. In the 90s, the German supermodel covered countless internationals Vogues (and was even the first model to appear on the cover. time And Useless fair); To date, L’Oréal has signed a long-term beauty contract; And it was tapped to be of The face of Chanel (by Karl Lagerfeld, himself, no less!).

Off the runway, Claudia was a blue chip girl, donning some of the most iconic catwalk looks for some of the most famous houses of the 90s. Think Chanel’s iconic black and white camellia, Versace’s safety-studded dresses (and slave gowns and diamante minis), and Gucci’s androgynous suiting. Here, in celebration of Claudia’s birthday, we take a look back at some of her most iconic outfits.

Benefiting Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, 1994

Before rising to international supermodel stardom, Claudia Schiffer was working to become a lawyer. Fortunately for the fashion industry, however, in 1987, when she graduated from the Dusseldorf club, she left the future super-high school and left for Paris. As fate would have it, two years later Claudia was the face of the 90s speculation? Here, the supermodel attends an animal shelter benefit wearing a collegiate look: an embellished tartan skirt, funky turtleneck, and riding boots.

At the Academy Awards, 1994

The 90s were the era of the supermodel… and the celebrity magician. Claudia met David Copperfield at a gala in Berlin in 1993. Less than a year later, the couple got engaged. During their five years together, Claudia often helped David with his stage ambitions, which included gangsters and cutting a log in half. Here, the duo attend the Academy Awards red carpet, with Claudia wearing one of Versace’s ultra-90s safety pin dresses.

At the Versace Haute Couture AW94 After Party, 1994

Claudia was a favorite of Versace in the 90s. Over the decade, the supermodel has served as the face of some of the house’s iconic Richard Avedon-Lens campaigns and has walked the runways in some of the brand’s designs (we’re talking a slave gown and diamante mini dress). Here, Claudia attends Versace after wearing the latter in icy pink.

At the Academy Awards, 1995

In the year In 1995, Claudia returned to the Academy Awards, now with two silver screen credits under her belt. Last year, the supermodel posed for a cameo. Richie Rich (as an aerobics instructor) and Robert Altman’s fashion industry rope Pret-a-Porter (As herself, of course!) Again, Claudia was wearing Versace; This time a glitz-y Old Hollywood gown suited for a newly-minted model-turned-actress.

At the VH1 Fashion and Music Awards, 1995

Less than three years after signing with the first agency, Claudia became the face of Chanel – by Karl Lagerfeld. In January 1990, Super walked her first runway (and first runway) for the house. Within a decade, she was Lagerfeld’s favorite and household staple, on the balcony, in front of the camera. And On the red carpet. Here, at the VH1 Fashion and Music Awards, she represented the super house in a lust-worthy sequin ensemble.

At the Met Gala, 1995

Of course, Claudia chose to wear Chanel for fashion’s biggest night. Back to the 1995 Met Gala – themed, simply, ‘Haute Couture’ – Super wore one of the house’s meticulously crafted gowns by Chanel Camelia and the glamorous beauty.

At the VH1 Fashion Awards, 1996

Claudia was the ultimate fashionista of the 90s. Whether on the runway or the red carpet, he’s produced some of the most impressive blue-chip looks from houses like Versace, Chanel and Tom Ford Gucci. Here, for the VH1 Fashion Awards, Claudia wears a velvet dress from the latter’s classic AW95 collection. What else can we say: icon!

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