Supermodel Feud: Claudia Schiffer vs Naomi Campbell Erupts Over Fashion Cafe Chain

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Claudia Schiffer, 27, launched a scathing attack on fellow supermodel Naomi Campbell, 28, claiming she was too busy collecting lovers to save the struggling Fashion Cafe chain, which has a massive shortfall of £15 million. The feud erupted just days after Claudia walked out on the restaurant chain, citing its financial struggles. Naomi hit back, accusing Claudia of leaving due to greed.

Key Takeaways:

  • Claudia Schiffer accused Naomi Campbell of being too busy with lovers to save the Fashion Cafe chain.
  • Naomi Campbell responded by accusing Claudia of leaving the business due to greed.
  • The Fashion Cafe chain, founded by Claudia, Naomi, Christy Turlington, and Elle Macpherson in 1994, has eight branches worldwide, but two have closed, and another is struggling.
  • Christy Turlington was the first to quit the business last year, and Claudia is the second to leave.
  • The chain is managed by Tommaso Buti, who resigned from his role last month.
  • Claudia plans to pursue an acting career and continue making advertisements.

Statistics:

  • £15 million: The massive shortfall of the Fashion Cafe chain cited by Claudia as the reason for her departure.
  • 1994: The year the Fashion Cafe chain was founded by Claudia, Naomi, Christy Turlington, and Elle Macpherson, along with Tommaso Buti.
  • 2: The number of Fashion Cafe branches that have closed in New Orleans and Barcelona.
  • 1: The number of Fashion Cafe branch struggling at London's Piccadilly Circus.
  • 8: The number of Fashion Cafe branches worldwide.

Sources:

  • "MIAOW:Schiffer says Naomi's too busy with men for cafe business" (No date given)
  • "Il Messaggero Newspaper" (No date given)