A Catwalk Moment: Claudia Schiffer Dons Argyle Versace to the London Premiere of ‘Argylle’
As one of fashion’s most enduring and iconic supermodels, Claudia Schiffer has captivated the world with her sleek style and ‘90s supermodel glamour for over three decades. The German beauty recently brought her signature elegance to the red carpet premiere of director Matthew Vaughn’s new spy film ‘Argylle,’ proving her fashion icon status is still going strong in her early 50s.
Showing her support for husband Vaughn’s latest directorial effort, Schiffer arrived on the red carpet carrying the couple’s green-eyed cat Chip in a brown-and-yellow argyle print backpack, complementing the bold geometric print of Schiffer’s neon yellow gown. As a longtime muse of Donatella Versace and a veteran of the catwalk, Schiffer naturally selected a custom design from her dear friend’s latest collection for the high-profile event.
The metal mesh gown dazzled with an argyle pattern of glittering silver diamond motifs and black lace insets trailing down the sides. With her trademark middle parted blonde locks and a pair of coordinating metallic heels, Schiffer was the epitome of ‘90s super glamour. The dazzling neon dress marked a colorful departure from the model’s usually minimalist aesthetic of sleek silhouettes and neutral hues. Schiffer even appeared to reference her own legendary status by carrying an actual Versace catwalk look.
As Donatella Versace herself revealed on Instagram shortly after the premiere, Schiffer’s custom argyle gown was an alternate version of the sequined mini dress the model wore during the designer’s Spring/Summer 2024 show at Milan Fashion Week last September. The runway original, now dubbed ‘The Claudia’ in honor of Schiffer’s enduring muse status at the legendary Italian fashion house, featured the same eye-catching argyle pattern and lace trim as Schiffer’s London premiere gown, albeit in a shorter hemline.
Anne Hathaway is also clearly captivated by The Claudia’s high voltage glamour, selecting the runway original for her recent appearance at the 2023 Albies ceremony. No doubt Margot Robbie will soon be the next Hollywood starlet spotted coveting Schiffer’s latest catwalk moment as well. The blonde bombshell has famously copied a number of Schiffer’s archival Versace looks while promoting summer blockbuster ‘Barbie,’ clearly paying sartorial homage to the original supermodel style icon that still inspires today’s stars over thirty years later.
On the ‘Argylle’ carpet, Schiffer posed alongside director Vaughn as they mingled with the film’s glamorous cast including pop superstar Dua Lipa dripping in red, a vampy vision in a scarlet sequined gown with matching crimson locks. Bryce Dallas Howard made a dramatic style statement in an off-the-shoulder black gown with corset bodice, while Ariana DeBose sparkled in an androgynous blazer mini dress with sheer lace skirt.
But even amongst Hollywood’s brightest rising talents, the legendary Claudia Schiffer still captivated all eyes in her neon argyle Versace, proving her supermodel reign continues decades later. At 53 years old, the ageless blonde beauty is still setting catwalk trends for a new generation from Margot Robbie to Anne Hathaway as her signature 90s glamour refuses to go out of style anytime soon.
