Claudia Schiffer has walked the runway for over 20 years in the fashion world. And now she’s hanging up her stilettos to create her very own catwalk collection. The supermodel - who will turn 40 next year - has announced that she is ready to create her own fashion business, which could include cashmere wares and handbags.
The 39-year-old-German born model said she was looking to give her life a new direction and was on the lookout for partners to back the launch of her brand. "I would love to create my own lines now," Schiffer told a luxury conference in Berlin organized by the International Herald Tribune.
"I want the brand to be timeless and classic, with a fashion sensibility."
The star follows in the footsteps of many other celebrities who have created their own fashion lines, ex-pop star Victoria Beckham is getting rave reviews for her evening dresses, Jennifer Lopez launched her own perfumes and Gwen Stefani’s Lamb brand has been a phenomenal success.
But Schiffer said the product would have to "speak to her" and be close to her personality. "Consumers are not stupid. They do understand if you don't believe in your product," she said.
Although Claudia has given up the runway she’s still regularly featured in the major glossies, having recently been featuring in Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo and Alberta Ferretti ad campaigns, said she hoped to continue being a model for "as long as possible."
