On 16/6, Claudia Schiffer, 56 years old, posted a youthful photo on Instagram, taken by American photographer Irving Penn. In the picture, the German supermodel has curly hair and a delicate face, posing in a tank top. The post attracted over 200 comments, with many viewers calling her a "goddess" and a "queen".

Claudia Schiffer, 1,8 m tall, was once dubbed the "Ice Queen" for her professionalism and discretion. Photo: Instagram Claudia Schiffer

After marrying film producer Matthew Vaughn in 2002, Claudia Schiffer gradually stepped away from the catwalk to focus on her family. She, her husband, and their three children now live happily in rural Oxfordshire, England. According to AD, their estate is estimated at 13 million USD, blending Scandinavian interior design with ancient English Tudor architecture. The space features furnishings from the 1950s-1970s. Large glass windows offering views of the countryside are a highlight.

Claudia Schiffer enjoys arranging table settings. Video: Instagram Claudia Schiffer

On Vogue, the supermodel stated she is passionate about personally rearranging furniture in her home. She often waits until her children are asleep before moving tables and chairs, considering it one of her great joys of the day. In a 2024 interview with the magazine, Schiffer admitted she cannot cook but is a skilled decorator. She always places food on beautiful dishes, accompanied by fresh flowers and candles, creating a cozy atmosphere for the dining room. The supermodel is addicted to British chocolates with liquid caramel centers. She always keeps one compartment in the corner of her kitchen for this treat.

Schiffer loves animals and nature. According to Vogue, this is why she left the bustling city life. She told the magazine she feels happy and relaxed sitting indoors, watching foxes run across her yard. "I love the quiet and being surrounded by nature and animals. Even when it rains, the clouds with their shapes are wonderful to watch", she said. In addition to their stone villa in Oxfordshire, her family also owns an Elizabethan-style estate in Suffolk. They often stay there during holidays.

Claudia Schiffer next to a vase she designed. Photo: Instagram Claudia Schiffer

The supermodel leads a rich intellectual life. According to Grazia, she collects ceramic turtle figurines from around the world, believing these animals represent love and family protection. She also has a passion for insects and spiders. Schiffer possesses a collection of dried insect specimens, encased in glass and framed in wood. These cover entire wall sections in various colors. She also hangs butterfly models and other species from the ceiling, like decorative chandeliers.

According to Another magazine, the Schiffer couple enjoys collecting artworks, possessing a vast and valuable collection. Schiffer began collecting art as a young model living in Paris. She and her husband have acquired many valuable pieces from leading contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, David Hockney, Ed Ruscha, Tracey Emin, and Dan Colen.

A moment of Claudia Schiffer on the catwalk. Video: Instagram Claudia Schiffer

In the past 10 years, Schiffer has been active in the fashion industry. She has accepted photo shoots and participated in promotions for several major fashion houses, including Balenciaga and Chloe. In 2011, Claudia Schiffer founded her eponymous luxury knitwear fashion brand. She chose a spider as its representative logo, symbolizing "nature's great weaver".

In addition to running this company, she also operates a ceramics business. Schiffer collaborated with two renowned Portuguese brands, Vista Alegre and Bordallo Pinheiro, to launch butterfly-shaped dinnerware sets, cups, and trays named Cloudy Butterflies and Gudrun. The designs draw inspiration from her childhood memories of rural Germany, her homeland.

As one of the iconic supermodels of the 1990s, Schiffer has maintained her beauty for over three decades. Vogue magazine noted that she exudes a warm, self-assured presence. Schiffer has never viewed aging as a concern. "I think age should be celebrated. I'm not trying to look younger or feel younger, I appreciate the present", she told Country & Town House magazine in 2020.

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