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Claudia Schiffer Shares Glimpses of Greek Getaway in Striking Swimwear

The supermodel, 56, posted photos from her summer holiday, showcasing her physique and reflecting on her career.

Culture & Entertainment • 3 hours ago
Claudia Schiffer Shares Glimpses of Greek Getaway in Striking Swimwear

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer, 56, recently shared a collection of photographs from her summer vacation in Greece on Instagram, highlighting her timeless elegance and fitness.

The images featured Schiffer in various swimsuits, accentuating her five-foot-eleven-inch frame. In one photo, she posed in a striped bikini against a sunset backdrop, while another showed her in a patterned bikini on a stone terrace overlooking the sea and mountains.

Another image showed Schiffer sunbathing in a whimsical circle-print bikini on a stone terrace that overlooked the ocean and mountains

Schiffer also shared moments of relaxation, including reading by an infinity pool and enjoying a boat ride. She alluded to her endorsements in her caption, which included "Salt water in my hair and Chloé head to toe."

Schiffer, who represents a variety of luxury fashion houses and brands, made sure to plug some of them: 'Salt water in my hair and Chloé head to toe'

Followers reacted positively to the photos, with comments such as 'Amazing,' 'Legend,' and 'Beautiful.'

Beyond her modeling career, Schiffer has ventured into acting, with roles in films like 'Love Actually' and a cameo in 'Zoolander.' However, her current focus has shifted towards her family.

While she hasn't completely retired from modeling and acting, these days Schiffer's happy for her career to come second to her family. Above, Schiffer and filmmaker husband Matthew Vaughn in 2021 at The King's Man premiere in London

In a 2024 interview, Schiffer, who married filmmaker Matthew Vaughn in 2002 and has three children, stated that her priorities changed after having children. She described herself as less competitive and more content with the balance she has achieved, emphasizing that her children's well-being is a top priority.

Schiffer was a prominent figure among the original group of 1990s supermodels. She reflected on that era as a time of "fearless creativity" that redefined the fashion industry, allowing models to transcend traditional categories and become widely recognized figures.

Schiffer was one of the original models who coined the term 'supermodel' in the 1990s. Above, Carla Bruni, Schiffer, designer Donatella Versace, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Helena Christensen

She noted that it was only after slowing down for marriage and motherhood that she could fully appreciate the unique significance of the 1990s fashion scene.


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