As one of the biggest supermodels in the world and the host for fashion TV shows including Project Runway and Making the Cut, Heidi Klum has all the ingredients of a true style icon. From her eclectic sense of style to her mile-long legs, Klum is always one to look out for on the red carpet. After all, if Klum is coming, you know you’re in for a treat.
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Talking to SheKnows earlier this year, the model discussed how her style is as versatile as her personality. “I have so many different moods all the time,” she said. “Sometimes I want to be sassy, then I want to be super sexy, then I want to be Business Barbie, then I love to be bohemian… so it’s all very eclectic.”
Tim Gunn, Klum’s longtime friend and TV collaborator, quipped, “I think you’re your own icon.” We couldn’t agree more, Tim!
In celebration of Klum’s impeccable style, let’s look back at her best looks over the years, from recent red carpet knockouts to her maternity glam many years ago. (We won’t be including Klum’s jaw-dropping Halloween makeovers in the list, but if you’re interested check out her Halloween looks here!)
A version of this article was originally published on Dec 2022.
Purple Rain
Klum looked ready for just about anything in this monochromatic purple look with matching knee-high boots, mini dress, and raincoat. So chic!
Baring Almost All
Klum gave some Burning Man vibes in this starry black bikini, pink combat boots, and matching fringe hat.
Flanel Galore
Klum proved she’s a fan of print in this flannel ensemble with a matching dress and bomber jacket set.
Discoball Glamour
Klum looked glowing in this strapless sequined gown for a Dolce & Gabbana event last year.
Mixing It Up
Klum followed the mixing prints trend while in Rome in this floral green and blue flowy pants and button-down polka dot shirt.
Taking Over at Cannes
Image Credit: Michael Buckner for Variety While attending the premiere of The Pot au Feu at the Cannes Film Festival, Heidi Klum stole the show in this bright yellow gown with cutouts all over the chest and an ultra-high slit on the legs. Iconic!
Embracing Mermaidcore
Image Credit: Anna Webber for Variety Klum took the theme to heart as she attended the May 8 premiere of The Little Mermaid. The model looked like the definition of ethereal in this embellished floral gown with a long train in the back.
Playing With Sheer
Image Credit: Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC Images Heidi Klum looked gorgeous in this fun look during filming for America’s Got Talent on March 28. The model wore a unique top with pink and yellow paneling over a black sheer base, black pants and matching bright red sunglasses and bag. Talk about a stylish judge
Daring Purple at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Variety At the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Heidi Klum showed off some major skin in this purple Julien MacDonald one-shoulder gown with an ultra-high slit and a cutout on the chest. She then matched the dress with purple heels, matching earrings and a sultry smokey eye.
Glazed Glamour at the Fashion Trust Awards
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for WWD At the 2023 Fashion Trust U.S. Awards on March 21, Klum brought some futuristic glam to the carpet in this one-shoulder silver glazed gown with a structured belt poking out of her waist. And can we talk about her goldfish bag? Obsessed!
Eye-Catching in Yellow
Image Credit: Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images. At Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 31st annual academy awards viewing party, Heidi Klum turned every single head in this sea-urchin-inspired, vibrant yellow look from Georges Hobeika.
Dazzling in Daisy Dukes
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for PMC Heidi Klum showed off her mile-long legs in daisy dukes at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards on March 9. The model then paired the denim shorts with a checkered black and white cropped shirt and an American flag-printed heels which perfectly matched the pattern on the short. Fun and flirty!
Heart-Eyes at the Kid’s Choice Awards
Image Credit: Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Nickelodeon. For the 2023 Kid’s Choice Awards, Heidi Klum’s heart-accented two-piece look made everyone be an IRL heart-eye emoji! She paired the look with matching heart-accented earrings and black pumps.
Yellow Power the Billboard Women in Music
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Billboard Attending the Billboard Women in Music event on March 1, Klum wore this strapless bright yellow dress with dark pink flowers cascading down the bust. Klum’s cream-colored jacket also carried on the floral motif.
Golden at the Grammys
Image Credit: Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images. Klum decided to be bold and daring at the 2023 Grammys, rocking this fringe, gold-chained trimmed patterned dress.
Risky at the Golden Globes
Image Credit: Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images. Supermodel Klum solidified her fashion risktaker status when she arrived in a cutout silver Kevin Germanier mini-dress with a purple and white feathered boa wrapped around at the 2023 Golden Globes.
Sticking to Theme
Image Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Attending the premiere of Avatar 2: The Way of Water, Klum took on the water theme in this ethereal, see-through dress that has a water-like feel with its layers of translucent tulle.
Working Woman
Image Credit: Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Even out of the red carpet, Klum still manages to look so stylish. This all-white look with an oversized jumpsuit and ankle-length boots is such a stunner!
Leather Lover
Image Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images Attending the premiere of Moonfall, Klum gave major catwoman vibes in this plunging black leather ensemble. So sexy!
Yellow Power
Image Credit: Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Klum embraced bright yellow in this plunging, billowing gown at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
A Little Leg Action
Image Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic At the 2022 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards, the supermodel wore this one-shoulder purple sequined gown with a full sequined leg and black shoes. So fun!
Black & Yellow
Image Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Walking the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, Klum pulled off a somewhat unusual combination: black and bright yellow. She paired the strapless gown with a high slit with knee-high black boots and matching gloves.
A Touch of Bohemian
Image Credit: James Devaney/GC Images Showing off her bohemian edge, Klum wore this colorful boho dress to The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
Loose Fit
Image Credit: BG026/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images Just because she has an incredible body doesn’t been she wants to show it off all the time. Klum looked just as amazing in this mixed print streetwear ensemble.
Ab-tastic
Image Credit: Monica Schipper/WireImage Klum showed off her abs in this strapless black leather dress at the 2022 Harper’s Bazaar ICONS & Bloomingdale’s 150th Anniversary event.
Cutouts For Days
Image Credit: Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images Klum proved a small cutout can go a long way in this colorful sequined gown she wore to The Daily Front Row’s 9th Annual Fashion Media Awards.
Colorblocking Queen
Image Credit: Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC Images Showing again how much she isn’t afraid of color, Klum paired this two-toned yellow and purple dress with bright red boots and a matching bag.
Mesmerizing in Milan
Image Credit: Daniele Venturelli/WireImage Klum rocked this plunging bohemian-inspired jumpsuit at this year’s Milan Fashion Week.
All About Those Boots
Image Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Attending the 2022 People’s Choice Awards, Klum turned heads in this white and neon gren mini dress and thigh-high matching white boots.
Pretty in Pink
Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images) Klum showed off her mile-long toned legs in a hot pink mini suit dress with bright purple Valentino platform pumps.
Quarantine Glamour
Image Credit: Gisela Schober/Getty Images for ABOUT YOU Attending the ABOUT YOU fashion week in 2021, Klum proved even masks can look glamorous in this all-white ensemble.
Bombshell Bangs
Image Credit: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Klum stepped into her Brigitte Bardot era with wispy bangs and fun sequined layers at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Posh in Powder Blue
Image Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images Klum looked so elegant in this billowing powder blue dress with a high slit for the 2020 amfAR New York Gala.
Magic in a Mini
Image Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for dcp Klum looked ready for a fun night out in this mini dress with a sequined silver bra neckline and navy feathers on the bottom.
Klum Goes Ethereal
Image Credit: Getty Images for Gabrielle’s Ang Klum looked magical and ethereal in this multi-colored gown for the 2019 Angel Foundation Angel Ball.
The Canadian Tux
Image Credit: Chris Wolf/Star Max/GC Images Klum’s streetstyle was on point in this denim-on-denim look.
Power of Red
Image Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Harper’s BAZAAR Klum looked incredible in this red gown with a billowing train to one side and a high slit on the other at the Harper’s BAZAAR celebrates “ICONS By Carine Roitfeld” event.
All in the Details
Image Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images Klum stole the show at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in this embroidered black mostly sheer dress with feather details and an open back.
Crisp in White
Image Credit: Dan MacMedan/Getty Images At the 2019 Grammy Awards, Klum brought high fashion to the carpet in this white dress with structured shoulder details.
Flower Power
Image Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage Klum brought out her romantic side in this flower-embellished dress at the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Silver Stunner
Image Credit: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for InStyle We’re obsessed with how good Klum looks in this silver gown with a sexy chest cutout at the 2019 InStyle and Warner Bros. 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party.
Fringe Fun
Image Credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images Klum looked so happy as she swayed in this fringe silver dress with a plunging neckline at the 2019 amfAR New York Gala.
Fierce in Red
Image Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Klum commanded the carpet in this red voluminous gown at the amfAR Gala in 2018.
Hollywood Glamour
Image Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images Klum looked breathtaking at 2018’s 70th Emmy Awards in this blush-toned strapless gown with draping details. This dress is so timeless we’re wishing it’s a piece she’ll pass down to her kids!
Off-the-Shoulder Moment
Image Credit: JC Olivera/WireImage Attending the 2018 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, Klum once again knocked it out of the park in this salmon beaded gown with an off-the-shoulder neckline. The emerald jewels are the perfect complements!
‘Frozen’-Inspired
Image Credit: Kevin Tachman/amfAR/Getty Images for amfAR Klum looked like real-life Elsa from Frozen in this detailed white gown with a cascading skirt at the 2018 amfAR Gala.
Bold in Black
Image Credit: Kevin Tachman/Getty Images Attending the 2018 amfAR Gala in New York, Klum opted for bold elegance in this strapless black gown with blue sequins and an interesting structed neckline.
Golden Girl
Image Credit: Toni Anne Barson/Getty Images Klum turned heads at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in this gold gown with an assymmetrical fringe bottom.
Suit Up
Image Credit: David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images Klum proved she can rock much more than a dress in this black suit and open white shirt underneath. The defined curls and the red lips make for the perfect combination.
A True Supermodel
Image Credit: Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images Klum has never looked better than in this nude-colored lace dress with embellishments for the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards.
No Makeup, No Problem
Image Credit: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Attending the 2016 Harper ICONS Party, Klum decided to do something different: wear no makeup. Though this one-shoulder is pretty, her fresh-faced glow stole the show.
Pastel Princess
Image Credit: Hubert Boesl/picture alliance via Getty Images Klum rocked this pastel yellow dress with a plunging neckline and high slit at the 69th Annual Cannes Film Festival in 2016. Love the blue necklace!
The Perfect Oscar Dress
Image Credit: Jörg Carstensen/picture alliance via Getty Images You know how when actresses are nominated for an Academy Award, they pull out all the stops for their Oscar dress? This dress, though it was used by Klum at the 67th Bambi awards in Berlin, oozes that Oscar red carpet elegance and grandure.
Lady in Red
Image Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage Klum proved red was her color in this figure-hugging red dress at the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards.
All in the Movement
Image Credit: Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage Klum couldn’t contain her excitement as she showed off the incredible movement this blue fringe dress made at the 2014 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Seafoam Success
Image Credit: Toni Anne Barson/FilmMagic Klum looked radiant in this one-shoulder seaform blue dress at amfAR’s 21st Cinema Against AIDS Gala in 2014.
Maroon Magic
Image Credit: Jason Merritt/Getty Images Klum looked like a real-life superhero in this maroon Versace dress at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 2013.
Bump First
Image Credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Back in 2009, when she was pregnant with now 13-year-old daughter Lou Sulola Samuel, Klum put her baby bump on full display in this figure-hugging black dress at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards.
A Timeless Classic
Image Credit: Steve Granitz/WireImage For the 80th Annual Academy Awards back in 2008, Klum looked like Hollywood royalty in this red gown with a faux cape detail around the shoulder. Unique yet classic!
Glowing in Red
Image Credit: Mathew Imaging/FilmMagic Klum also glowed on the red carpet when she was pregnant with now 16-year-old Johan Samuel. She wore this greek goddess-inspired red draped dress to the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
Proud Mama
Image Credit: Gregory Pace/FilmMagic When she was pregnant with now 17-year-old Henry Samuel, Klum showed off her growing baby bump at the 2005 CFDA Fashion Awards in this figure-flattering green dress with a plunging neckline.
