Claudia Schiffer: Chanel jeans I wore in 1993 ‘still fit’ me

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The Guardian Thursday and revealed that her jeans from three decades ago still fit like a glove.“They are a part of my life as much as any treasured piece of jewelry or favorite artwork,” she wrote. “And, to be honest, I like the fact that they still fit me!”Schiffer reminisced about a Chanel ad campaign and catwalk she did in 1993 wearing the denim, a western-style waistcoat, cowboy boots and a chain belt.“I remember feeling very at ease in the look,” the stunning strutter recalled.She noted that the “classic cut” of the pants — high-waisted with a straight leg — has kept the design timeless. “I’ve worn these jeans on many occasions – they never go out of style and have stood the test of time,” the mother of three added.Schiffer also pointed out how the material’s “intense shade of French blue and unique embroidered detailing” has kept the trousers designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld trendy after 30 years.“The Chanel jeans have not required any repairs, although they have gently faded over time,” the cover model said.She even shared how she styles the jeans nowadays, usually sporting them with a “striped knit, oversize blazer and ankle boots.”The “Life Without Dick” actress said she cherishes her slacks so much that she pulled them out for her 2020 Elle Magazine photo spread.Schiffer’s mention of Chanel comes just a month before the Met Gala is set to be held in New York.

This year’s theme for the fashion’s biggest night is a tribute to Lagerfeld, who had been the creative director for the luxury French label since 1983.The exhibition is called “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” and will commemorate the German artist’s career, which spanned from 1954 to 2019 across brands like Balmain, Chloé, Fendi and, of course,.