On January 29, 2025, the fashion world witnessed a significant moment as Henry Samuel, the 19-year-old son of supermodel Heidi Klum and musician Seal, made his runway debut at the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Spring 2025 show during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. This event marked a new chapter in the Klum family’s legacy in the fashion industry, as Henry stepped into the spotlight, showcasing his unique style and confidence on the catwalk.
The teenager wore two black suits on the catwalk.Getty Images
The Show and Henry’s Looks
Henry Samuel graced the runway at the elegant Hotel le Marois in Paris, where he donned two striking black suits. The first ensemble featured an open back design complemented by a long piece of knotted fabric around the waist, while the second look was paired with a gigantic scarf that added a dramatic flair to his appearance
His choice of outfits not only highlighted his fashion sense but also demonstrated the innovative designs of Lena Erziak, a designer known for her avant-garde approach to haute couture.
One look featured an open back and a long piece of fabric tied around the waist. Getty Images
Support from Family
Although Heidi Klum was not present at the show, she expressed her pride and support through social media. She shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating,
“So proud of you, Henry—Opening the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Show in Paris ❤️❤️❤️” along with a video of her son strutting down the runway
#### Heidi Klum’s Son Henry Samuel Makes Runway Debut at Paris Fashion Week
Samuel graduated from high school in June 2024.heidiklum/Instagram
The 19-year-old is now a freshman in college.GC Images
Heidi Klum’s 19-year-old son, Henry Samuel, made his runway debut at the Lena Erziak Haute Couture spring 2025 show during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday, January 29, 2025.
Henry walked the catwalk in two black suits, the first featuring an open back and a long piece of knotted fabric around the waist, while the second was paired with a gigantic scarf. Though Heidi Klum was not present in person, the 51-year-old supermodel took to Instagram to express her pride, posting a video of her son strutting down the runway with the caption: “So proud of you, HenryOpening the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Show in Paris ❤️❤️❤️ @henrysamle @lena_erziak.
Samuel’s other two-piece look was paired with a gigantic scarf.Getty Images
“So proud of you Henry – Opening the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Show in Paris ❤️❤️❤️ @henrysamle @lena_erziak,” Klum captioned a video of her son on the runway.Getty Images
“Prior to the show, Henry shared that he was “more excited than nervous” and planned to “do my best and try to enjoy every moment to the fullest!”Henry also revealed that his famous mother and sister, Leni Klum, 20 – who made her own runway debut at Berlin Fashion Week in 2021 – offered him some modeling tips beforehand.“Leni told me to look straight ahead and walk as if I were balancing a book on my head,” Henry told Vogue Germany. “My mother told me to do my best and not forget to have fun.”The 19-year-old, who graduated from high school in June 2024 and is now a college freshman, said he has “many interests—sports, music, film, and fashion” and wants to “use the different creative experiences that are available to me to find the right path for my future.
Klum shares Henry with ex Seal, pictured here with (L-R) Leni Klum, Lou Samuel, girlfriend Laura Strayer, Henry Samuel, and Johan Samuel.FilmMagic
Last month, Klum and her four kids went on a family trip to Aspen, Colorado.GC Images
Her 20-year-old daughter, Leni Klum, is also a model.GC Images
“Heidi Klum shares Henry with her ex-husband, singer Seal, and the two also have two other children together: son Johan, 18, and daughter Lou, 15. Klum’s eldest daughter, Leni, 20, is also a model and has often posed alongside her mother. It will be exciting to see if Henry follows in the footsteps of the Klum women and continues to pursue modeling in the future
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