Claudia Schiffer's New Cashmere Line With Iris von Arnim

Earlier this month, Claudia Schiffer debuted her knitwear collection in conjunction with knitwear designer, Iris von Arnim at Colette, in Paris during Paris Couture Fashion Week. With pieces as timeless as the supermodel herself, the looks are clean, classic and possess the level of high quality long associated with Iris von Arnim. Claudia Schiffer says about the line, “The pieces are strongly influenced by my very own style. I wanted to be proud of each and every item. It was therefore important to me to create a collection of chic but effortless pieces that you can just throw on in the morning.”

The collection speaks well for Schiffer’s aesthetic, comprised of a subdued, rich palate of plum, deep grey, taupe, ivory and shades of grey. View more information on the elegant cashmere line, as well as a Hitchcockesque fashion film on Claudia Schiffer’s website. The entire collection is available for purchase online at Colette and will soon be made available for purchase in the United States at online retailer Net-A-Porter as well as on the Claudia Schiffer website.

Text Tienlyn Jacobson
Source(s): Claudia Schiffer, Iris von Arnim

Cashmere: Bringing families together since the 18th century

Ah, holiday visits with the family; time for eating until you puke and getting a little tipsy with Grandma. Many of us will spend a significant amount of time deciding what to pack, in an attempt to appear that we are not just directionless twenty-somethings with a minor hang-over. There's this strange inherent need, during the holidays, to ensure our families of our legitimacy as productive members of society. The best way to do this, you ask? Cashmere.

Studies show Cashmere has long been associated with people who have their shit together. Though my black Armani Exchange sweater was found at Goodwill, my mother will be impressed that I had the forethought to invest in a "smart" piece that will last for ages. (Never mind my closet full of six inch heels.) My father will remark at it's "cuddliness" and remind me once again how grateful he is that my high-school days of hippie mu-mus and blue hair have ceased. Cashmere is also a great conversation topic for Grandmothers and when they learn of my new interest in the stuff they may remember a bunch of great pieces they have hidden away in their closets, just waiting for my gravy-fied little fingers. All of the merriment that ensues directly leads to father slipping me a twenty for avoiding political conversation!

And so, my friends, you now see the uniting powers of our favorite fabric species. This season, pick up some Cashmere for yourself, and a scarf or two for the fam!

Text Hannah Morris

Supermodel Turns Designer

After twenty years of walking the runway, Claudia Schiffer, is finally ready to move onto another aspect of the industry.

Claudia Schiffer has decided she's ready to create a collection under her own name. Now while most celebrities turn designers seem to focus all their attention on highly priced evening gowns, Claudia is designing a daytime line with affordable prices. And I think that if her personal style is any reflection of what her line will be like we are in for a big treat.

"I would love to create my own lines now. I want the brand to be timeless and classic, with a fashion sensibility. I would love to do cashmere, it is something I wear all the time myself...I would love to do something that is a bit more price friendly and... a lot of cashmere is very classic, I would like to create something that is a bit more fashion," said Claudia at a luxury conference in Berlin.

Nothing is under way yet as she is currently looking for a business partner but don't worry it's only a matter of time now.

- Erin Jones