Nepo Baby, 19, of Famous Model & R&B Star Shines at NYC Fashion Show

Henry Samuel strutted his stuff in the Kith FW/25 fashion show, their first in six years, which was held outside the newly-renovated flagship store in Manhattan’s NoHo neighborhood on Sunday.

It was only the second runway presentation the 19-year-old nepo baby of Heidi Klum and second ex-husband Seal had walked in after making his big debut at Lena Erziak’s haute couture SS/25 show in Paris on January 28.

The German 52-year-old model gushed with pride on Instagram: ‘So many beautiful models on the @kith catwalk in New York tonight, but I only have eyes for you @henrygunthersamuel!’

Henry (born Henry Günther Ademola Dashtu Samuel) signed with NEXT Management on July 16, and he previously revealed that his famous mother ‘often reminds me to pay attention to my posture, so I try to heed her advice.’

‘My mother told me to do my best and not forget to have fun,’ Samuel told Vogue Germany of Heidi’s runway advice.

‘[My half-sister] Leni told me to keep my gaze straight ahead and walk as if I were balancing a book on my head.’

The 21-year-old IMG Model – whose birth father is Flavio Briatore – shared an Instagram snap of herself with the 62-year-old R&B belter on Sunday captioned: ‘Papa’s biggest fan.’

Klum’s second-born child has ‘not necessarily’ settled on following in her footsteps.

‘I have many interests — sports, music, film, and fashion,’ Henry – who’s reportedly enrolled in college – noted.

‘I want to use the various creative experiences available to me to find the right path for my future.’

Samuel said the Emmy-winning host and Seal ‘are simply my mother and father.’

‘I admire the hard work they put into their success every day,’ the 6ft3in catwalker explained.

‘Their creativity inspires me, and they have always encouraged my siblings and me to pursue our own artistic interests.’

Heidi and the four-time Grammy winner will celebrate Henry’s 20th birthday on September 12.

‘Watching you grow into the amazing young man you are today fills my heart with so much joy,’ Klum gushed last March.

‘The world is just beginning to see what I’ve always known — you are destined for greatness! I love you!’ 

On June 11, the Erewhon brand ambassador celebrated the Campbell Hall high school graduation of her 18-year-old son Johan Samuel. 

Heidi and Seal also welcomed shy 15-year-old daughter Lou Samuel during their seven-year marriage, which ended in 2012.

Klum – who boasts 24.9M social media followers – shared a selfie with GMA co-host Michael Strahan while holding court front row.

The self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Halloween’ will soon collaborate with Oscar-nominated, special effects make-up artist Mike Marino and his Prosthetic Renaissance team of 15 on her next epic costume for her annual bash.

Heidi and third husband, Tokio Hotel guitarist Tom Kaulitz, celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary on August 3.

At 35, the German rocker is 17 years younger than Klum, but they’ve been going strong since meeting on the set of Germany’s Next Topmodel in 2018.

The Calzedonia brand ambassador currently judges the 10-episode 21st season of reality TV design competition Project Runway – which airs Thursdays on Freeform, Disney+, and Hulu. 

OG Project Runway judge Nina García and celebrity stylist Law Roach joined Heidi as judges while Project Runway season 4 champ Christian Siriano returned as mentor to the designers.

Klum previously hosted Project Runway for 16 seasons spanning 2004-2018 before exiting to co-host rival competition Making the Cut on Amazon Prime Video alongside Tim Gunn for three seasons spanning 2020-2022.

In February, Spice Girls alum Mel B officially replaced the retired Victoria’s Secret Angel as judge on the 20th season of America’s Got Talent, which currently airs Tuesdays on NBC/Peacock.