Schiffer is the last of the original supermodels to reach her 50s. The stars ‘discovered’ in the late 1980s - Schiffer, plus Cindy Crawford, Helena Christensen, Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell - represent the first generation of models to work for three decades non-stop, without being dropped by traditionally-ageist fashion designers, or being forced into ‘retirements’.
The celebrity status which the supermodels achieved at their peak has proved to be long-lasting, helping them to stay relevant and in demand.
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