Heidi Klum and Seal's Son Walks Milan Fashion Week Runway

20-year-old Henry Samuel commands attention with striking look at GCDS show

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Heidi Klum and Seal's son, Henry Samuel, has made waves at Milan Fashion Week, walking in the GCDS show. The 20-year-old model commanded attention on the runway, wearing a stylish ensemble of a brown leather jacket, slouchy black pants, a pink belt, and orange shoes, and carrying a large green bag.

Why it matters

Henry's runway debut is the latest milestone in his burgeoning modeling career, which has seen him walk for high-profile brands like Lena Erziak and Kith. As the child of famous parents, Henry's success in the fashion industry is drawing increased attention and interest.

The details

This was Henry's third show for GCDS, and he expressed his excitement backstage, telling Vogue Germany, "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." Henry has previously walked in Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week and for Kith in New York.

  • Henry Samuel made his high-fashion debut during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in January 2025.
  • Henry walked the runway for fashion brand Kith when the label debuted its first show in six years on the streets of New York.
  • Henry walked the runway at the GCDS show during Milan Fashion Week in February 2026.

The players

Henry Samuel

The 20-year-old son of Heidi Klum and Seal, who is making a name for himself in the modeling industry.

Heidi Klum

Henry's mother, a renowned supermodel and television personality, who has inspired and supported her son's modeling career.

Seal

Henry's father, a Grammy-winning musician, who has also been supportive of his son's pursuit of modeling.

GCDS

The fashion brand that Henry walked the runway for during Milan Fashion Week.

Lena Erziak

The fashion brand that Henry walked for during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in 2025.

Kith

The fashion brand that Henry walked the runway for when it debuted its first show in six years on the streets of New York.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Henry Samuel (Vogue Germany)

“She has different ways of getting in the zone, and I have my different ways of getting in the zone. But her advice is just staying calm, being present, and being very motivated.”

— Henry Samuel (GQ)

“It's very raw. It's very like, what really happened.”

— Henry Samuel (Paper Magazine)

“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.”

— Henry Samuel (Paper Magazine)

“I like video games and used to constantly sit hunched over the computer. But my mother also instilled a lot in me regarding self-confidence.”

— Henry Samuel (ELLE Germany)

What’s next

Henry Samuel is set to star in his mother Heidi Klum's new docuseries, "On and Off the Catwalk," which will follow Heidi's career and also spotlight Henry and his sister Leni's modeling work.

The takeaway

Henry Samuel's successful runway debut at Milan Fashion Week is a testament to the confidence and support he has received from his famous parents, Heidi Klum and Seal. As the rising star continues to make a name for himself in the modeling industry, his story highlights the power of family inspiration and the pursuit of one's passions.