Henry Samuel, the son of Heidi Klum and Seal, turned heads at Milan Fashion Week as he walked for GCDS. According to Hello!, the 20-year-old commanded the runway during the brand’s 10th anniversary Spring/Summer 2026 show, titled “What’s in My Bag?”
GettyFor the occasion, Heidi Klum’s son wore a brown leather jacket paired with loose black trousers, a pink belt, and orange shoes. He completed the look with an oversized green bag featuring a crocodile-effect finish.
Backstage, Vogue Germany asked Henry about his experience modeling: “It’s going to be my third show, I’m really excited. There are some really cool people here, all the models are beautiful. I think it’s going to be one of my biggest shows, so I’m really excited. See you on the runway”.
Henry Samuel: From Paris Debut to Milan Spotlight
The rising talent made his haute couture debut at Paris Fashion Week in January 2025, walking in Lena Erziak’s Spring/Summer show. Since then, Heidi Klum’s son has continued building his runway résumé, including appearing in Kith’s first show in six years, staged on the streets of New York City.
In an interview with GQ following the Kith show, Henry reflected on the guidance his mother offered him before taking the runway: “She has different ways of getting in the zone, and I have my different ways of getting in the zone,” he explained. “But her advice is just staying calm, being present, and being very motivated.”
GettyHeidi Klum’s Son Shares His Mother’s Advice
At the time, the eldest of the Klum children told Vogue that his famous family had shared runway tips with him in advance. “Leni advised me to look straight ahead and walk as if I were balancing a book on my head.”
Henry’s mother, Heidi, meanwhile, encouraged him to focus on good posture above all—and “not to forget to have fun.” Henry is also set to appear in his mother’s upcoming docuseries, “On and Off the Catwalk,” which will follow Heidi at the height of her career while highlighting the modeling work of Henri and Leni.
Getty“It’s very raw,” Henry told Paper Magazine of the series. “It’s very like, what really happened.” He also reflected on how his mother inspired him to pursue modeling. “We would always visit her on her set days. And we all were just super interested. She just looked like she was having fun in her sets. And I just wanted that feeling as well,” he said.
