Suzy Menkes is one of fashion media’s most prolific journalists. The British fashion critic began her career at The Times and served as the editor of Vogue International for several years before stepping down in 2020.
At 82, Menkes remains active in fashion journalism, making regular appearances at runway shows during fashion weeks worldwide.
Claudia Spanier is one of Suzy Menkes’ six grandchildren. Photo: @claudiaspanier/Instagram
Outside her illustrious career, Menkes is a mother to three sons and a grandmother to six grandchildren – three granddaughters and three grandsons.
Of all her grandchildren, Menkes regularly highlights Claudia Spanier, who works as a DJ, on her Instagram.
Here’s everything you need to know about Suzy Menkes’ DJ granddaughter, Claudia Spanier.
What is Claudia Spanier’s background?
Claudia Spanier chose not to pursue a career in media like her father and grandmother. Photo: @suzymenkes/Instagram
Claudia Spanier is the daughter of Gideon Spanier, the son of Suzy Menkes and her late husband David Spanier.
Like his mother, Gideon works in media as an editor. According to his LinkedIn profile, he has worked at publications such as The Times and currently serves as the UK editor-in-chief at Campaign, a business magazine.
Claudia graduated from Hampstead Fine Arts College in London in 2023, where she completed her A-levels in media studies and graphic design.
Instead of following in the footsteps of her father and grandmother, Claudia chose to pursue music and now works as a DJ under the moniker “Cloud9”.