Heidi Klum & Daughter Lou, 16, Are Ultimate Duo at Paris Fashion Week

And while it was a fashion week first for Lou, she revealed she didn’t feel at all fazed by stepping into the spotlight. 

“I feel like I’ve always been in the spotlight in some way – actually, ever since I was born,” she added in an interview with British Vogue. “It’s just part of life for me and my siblings. But I feel like now that I’m actually going to a real fashion event and experiencing high fashion firsthand, I can somehow express myself more and officially show who I am, instead of just walking around and being photographed.”

For Lou, it was controlling her own narrative that felt like the real gift. 

“That really means a lot to me,” she mused. “To be honest, I’m totally nervous because it’s my first time.”

Although Lou could hypothetically look toward sister Leni for guidance considering she first dipped into the fashion world back in 2021—when she began modeling at 16—she’s much more interested in forging her own path. 

“I don’t really get any advice from my siblings,” she admitted, “but by watching what they do and seeing that they’re succeeding—and we all grew up the same way—that gives me so much confidence.”

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