Henry Samuel, the 18-year-old son of supermodel Heidi Klum and musician Seal, is turning heads in the provocative world of modeling. To top things off, he recently celebrated his very first magazine cover for Hunger magazine. Shot by iconic fashion photographer Rankin, Samuel wore Karl Lagerfeld for this historic occasion. His meteoric rise to the top of the fashion world is making waves. This newfound interest exploded following Telfar’s powerful debut on the runway during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.
This past January 2025 Samuel hide his lay week debut. He created his official runway debut at the Lena Erziak Haute Couture Spring-Summer Collection show. He took a great deal of pride when he opened the inaugural show at the renowned Hôtel le Marois in Paris. Samuel’s artistic endeavor has been bolstered by the support of his family, specifically his sister Leni Klum, who is a model like Samuel.
Backstage at the event, Henry Samuel couldn’t wait to tell Vogue Germany all about it. He thanked his family for their constant support and direction. He thanked them for their part in helping to get him ready for this momentous day.
"She told me to straighten my gaze and walk like I was balancing a book on my head," Samuel shared about the advice he received from his sister.
Samuel's mother, Heidi Klum, was quick to celebrate her son's achievements by sharing the Hunger magazine cover on her Instagram account. Her impassioned note conveyed both her pride, but more importantly her happiness at being able to watch Henry develop into such an extraordinary young man.
"Do my best and remember to have fun," was Klum's advice, highlighting the importance of enjoying the journey.
A momentous occasion is his recent appearance on the cover of Hunger magazine, a turning point in Henry Samuel’s budding career. His poise and talent continue to bring him the far-reaching and well-deserved recognition coming his way in the fashion world.
