Claudia Schiffer Marks 34 Years Since First Chloé Runway With Topless Holiday Campaign
Claudia Schiffer has reunited with Chloé for a new holiday campaign, marking 34 years since she first walked the runway for the French fashion house. The 56-year-old supermodel’s relationship with the brand began in the early 1990s under the creative direction of her mentor, Karl Lagerfeld. Schiffer was just 21 years old when she made her debut appearance at the Paris Fashion Week show in 1992, wearing a simple baby blue dress and matching coat with braided hair adorned with flowers.
Photographed by David Sims, the latest collaboration presents a much bolder aesthetic for the brand. In one of the campaign images, the German model poses topless, with only her long blonde hair and heavy gold chains covering her body. Additional frames from the festive shoot feature Schiffer relaxing on a chaise longue in a champagne-colored satin slip dress, wearing a white ruffled outfit, and sporting a sharp black business-chic blazer.
Chemena Kamali designs campaign to capture nocturnal spirit
Chloé creative director Chemena Kamali designed the shoot to explore a different dimension of the brand’s aesthetic. Kamali stated that she wanted to examine an evening side of the Chloé woman featuring a cinematic look that is spontaneous, sensual, and slightly mysterious. Kamali added that Schiffer brings this vision to life through her natural presence, distinct character, and timeless charm, injecting a sense of intimacy into the campaign.
The collection itself aims to capture a nocturnal spirit and the atmosphere of the hours following sunset. The line became available to shoppers at the beginning of November.
Paris Fashion Week Front Row Appearance
The supermodel sat in the front row alongside Cynthia Erivo and Claire Danes, wearing a white blazer with a plunging neckline and wide-leg trousers. Underneath the jacket, she wore a sheer white lace bodysuit paired with a massive gold necklace.
Claudia Schiffer is iconic in Chloé's festive campaign pic.twitter.com/sXxS30BzDl
Frequently Asked Questions About the Chloé and Claudia Schiffer Collaboration
When did Claudia Schiffer first model for Chloé?
Schiffer first walked the runway for Chloé at the Paris Fashion Week show in 1992 at the age of 21, during the tenure of designer Karl Lagerfeld.
Who photographed the new holiday campaign?
Renowned photographer David Sims captured the festive series, which features Schiffer posing topless with gold chains and wearing a champagne-colored satin slip dress.
Who is the creative director behind the current Chloé collection?
Chemena Kamali serves as the creative director of Chloé and oversaw the cinematic, nighttime-inspired vision for the brand’s latest release.
When was the holiday collection released to the public?
The collection inspired by after-dark aesthetics became available for purchase at the beginning of November.