Heidi Klum is no stranger to a sultry leather moment – she has, after all, woven the fabric into much of her sartorial repertoire over the years. But on April 2, the supermodel proved there's no such thing as too much leather, doubling down by matching her dress to her bag.
The 52-year-old graced the sidewalks in Soho, New York, in a buttery leather number. The black dress featured a bandeau neckline with ruched, draped detailing that fell elegantly into a skirt, complete with a daring thigh-high slit. The garment was styled with a coordinating black leather handbag, a pair of sheer tights, and patent pointed-toe stiletto heels. Heidi accessorized with a pair of large, silver-framed sunglasses and a pair of diamond statement earrings.
Heidi's luscious mousy-blonde locks were styled into bombshell waves while her makeup oozed soft glam, courtesy of a bronzed base and glossy lip.
© GC ImagesThe supermodel is no stranger to a leather number. Who could forget when she wore a black and white PVC dress while attending the Victoria's Secret fashion show after-party at M2 Ultra Lounge in New York City in 2009? The midi dress featured an asymmetrical hem and a high neckline, accented by bold black-and-white color blocking.
Ellis Ranson, a celebrity stylist and host of the fashion podcast Talk In Wardrobe, spoke to us about Heidi's affiliation with latex. "Latex on Heidi Klum feels less like a trend and more like a signature, and it's no surprise with her figure," she said. "Latex only works if you own it, so even if you can't walk, if you work that red carpet and smile and wave, it can photograph beautifully and exude confidence and power.
© GettyHeidi's modeling career
© Getty ImagesHeidi helped redefine beauty standards on the runway, standing out as one of the more curvier Victoria's Secret models in the mid-to-late '90s – an era largely dominated by the ultra-skinny look.
During an interview with Glamour, Heidi opened up about her decades long career in the modelling industry. "Nobody in Paris and Milan wanted me," she admitted. "I was too happy for them, never super-thin. I was even labelled as too fat. It was the time of 'heroin chic.' I didn't fit in there. It feels like all the people from back then are no longer working in the industry – including many of the models I worked with. I'm still here. At the end of the day, I'm glad that everything turned out the way it did. Otherwise, I might have quit a long time ago."
