Heidi Klum Sparks Debate about Her White Outfit for Project Runway Campaign

Heidi Klum drew attention in Midtown when she stepped out in a striking white look for a "Project Runway" shoot, sparking both admiration and critique.

On August 6, 2025, Heidi Klum was photographed in Midtown, New York City, as she promoted "Project Runway." The supermodel and television host wore an all-white ensemble that stood out against the bustling streets.

Her outfit featured a structured, sleeveless buttoned top with a high collar and keyhole neckline, paired with a flared midi skirt. She completed the look with pointed white heels, oversized sunglasses, and bold red nails.

The outing included a stop in Times Square, where Klum posed in front of a massive digital billboard for the show. The display showed her in a sheer, flowing orange gown alongside the "Project Runway" logo and streaming platforms Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+.

The model later shared the videos with her followers on WhatsApp. She captioned one set, "Double trouble in Times Square 😜😈 @projectrunway," and another read, "The city is my playground 🤗 @projectrunway."

The outfit quickly sparked discussion online, with some social media users questioning the fit. On Facebook, one person wrote, "The bodice is too small," while another said, "Her breasts look odd."

In a reply to the second comment, one person observed, "I think it is the fit, the designer or seamstress should've let the side and front seams out just a little to give her breast a little more relaxed room," with the original commenter agreeing, "They just look stuffed into too small a space!"

Despite the criticism, Klum also received praise from fans on Threads. One called her a "Very beautiful lady Heidi." Another said, "Gorgeous looking lady," and a third wrote, "You've still got it, Heidi!"

Over on Instagram, reactions were mixed. One fan commented, "Looks like it hurts to wear that." Another remarked, "Seriously though does she own a mirror!" while one wrote, "The outfit is amazing, but the boobs being pushed up to her chin is not😮 It is distracting and takes away from the entire outfit."

Just weeks earlier, Klum had made headlines with a beach clip that drew strong responses from fans. The reactions were not about where she was, but for what she wasn't wearing.

On July 21, 2025, the runway icon posted a video on Instagram showing her from behind as she walked toward the ocean, topless except for bikini bottoms. While many applauded her appearance and confidence at 52, others questioned the decision.

The post, which has garnered over 70,000 likes, features Klum strutting confidently toward the water, slightly adjusting her hair as she looks off to one side. In the caption, she wrote, "Let's dip 🌴💦😎❤️🐠."

The sun shines directly on her front, making her back look somewhat darker, but it is clear that the supermodel was only wearing thong-style bikini bottoms.

While many praised the model's boldness, especially at her age, others questioned the need for such exposure. One admirer wrote, "HEIDI KLOOM LOOKING BETTER AT 52 yrs YOUNG THAN GIRLS AT 25 yrs old !! #FACTS [sic]." Another noted, "And she's 52."

Sadly, the applause was countered by critical takes. One commenter asked, "She looks good for her age but why does she have to show everything?!" Another stated, "Somebody should tell her, she is not 20," while one suggested, "Someone needs attention again."

Despite criticisms, Klum has never been afraid to show her body and has often clarified that she has never succumbed to the pressures of the modeling world regarding weight.

In a 2024 interview with The Times, she discussed applying to a German modeling contest in the 1990s after seeing it in a magazine. Klum won the hearts of the German audience, beating thousands of other contestants.

Unfortunately, the same couldn't be said about her time working in Paris. "They thought, 'What is she doing here? She is too healthy and happy.' I was told I was fat," she revealed. "I was tiny, even thinner than now. But the fashion world is obsessed with weight."

During the interview, she recalled how designers often talked about her measurements and weighed her at every audition. Some people even offered her pills. Despite being a young aspiring model back then, Klum refused to go on a diet and has maintained that stance since.

"I thought I won my modelling contest without being superskinny," she explained. "People at home had voted for me, so maybe ordinary people didn't want what they called 'heroin chic'."

Additionally, the supermodel remarked that the only person who ever wanted to see more weight on her was her husband, Tom Kaulitz, the 35-year-old German guitarist and former member of the band Tokio Hotel.

Still, throughout her career, people have speculated about her fitness and diet regimen. It was so much that in 2023, several articles claimed that she only ate 900 calories a day.

The supermodel took to her Instagram stories to deny those reports. "For one, I want to say I don't think I've ever had to count my calories in my life," Klum insisted, adding that she has no issue stepping on a scale and revealing her weight when asked.

In the video, she also called out the lack of journalism in spreading that kind of misinformation. "People just make up stories," the supermodel said. "So one person writes it, and then everyone jumps on it, and it's really sad because you know, people read that and they think that and possibly follow that, and that's not good."

Indeed, speculation around Heidi Klum is rife, and pregnancy rumors got added to the list last month when she made an appearance alongside one of her kids at a major event. However, her outfit got people talking and led to a wave of fan chatter.

Heidi Klum was accompanied by her son, Henry Samuel, to the American Music Awards on May 26, 2025, held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, in Nevada.

The duo beamed brightly as they posed together, sharing brief chats and the occasional glance. They leaned close for a few snaps before Henry stepped aside so each could have their moment in front of the cameras alone.

Their coordinated style stood out as Heidi and Henry made their way, hand in hand on the red carpet. Heidi wore a sleeveless black outfit that featured sharp tailoring and a long train that rested on the floor beside her.

She paired the look with knee-high boots and loose waves that framed her face. Henry chose a classic black suit with a matching shirt and dress shoes, keeping his look simple and polished.

Though his mother's appearance on the red carpet turned heads, the buzz online quickly shifted in an unexpected direction. One person pointed out, "I think she's pregnant."

Another user observed, "She's wearing a Maternity dress…[sic]" Following the speculation, a different comment questioned, "Who did she get pregnant by? Who did you marry or [sic]???"

Adding to the conversation, someone reflected on her age, "She's still up there to be having kids at that age even though still possible cause Janet Jackson did it…[sic]"

Heidi had previously shared her thoughts about having more children when she was 49. In an interview, she said, "I mean wanting it and it actually being possible are always two different things." The businesswoman continued, "The big 50 is just around the corner. And things get harder when you get older."

When asked if she wanted more kids, Heidi replied, "But would I want it? Sometimes I think yes." She also noted, "When the clock ticks when you get older it is not as easy as it was when you are younger." In addition to Henry, Heidi is a mother to four children: daughter Leni, and sons, Johan, and Lou.

Heidi brought up the topic once more in a later interview during a chat on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." When the host asked if she would consider having another child, Heidi responded with a playful, "Ooh. You?" the singer quickly answered, "No, thank you."

The German-American native then shared that her answer changes from time to time, "I mean, it's a lot. I've done it four times. I breastfed eight months each time and then I was pregnant again. Three times in a row."

After some time away from pregnancy, she admitted that the thought of doing it again had crossed her mind.