Legendary German model Heidi Klum has become the muse of the cruise collection by American designer Christian Siriano. As the designer revealed, his entire new line was inspired by the 52-year-old Heidi.

«This season, she is my muse. We’ve known each other my entire career, but we’ve never worked together outside of the red carpet. The idea is based on Heidi in different stages of her life», said Siriano.

Heidi presented the looks from the upcoming 2026 collection in a chic campaign. The line blends high-fashion pieces with Siriano’s signature classic glamour, aiming to reflect, according to the designer, all aspects of the model’s life.

Among the looks: laminated leather pieces – such as a cropped blazer with bold shoulders and matching slim trousers, or an asymmetric figure-hugging dress – perfect for attending rock concerts of her husband, Tom Kaulitz. Also featured are sculptural gowns for red carpet moments, including interpretations of sheer designs, from a transparent ensemble with a radial corset to an asymmetric black lace dress.

A distinctive feature of the capsule is its focus not on typical cruise wear but rather on sculptural silhouettes, highlighted through shimmering ensembles in butter-yellow tones, and a balance of femininity and masculinity.

«I didn’t want to focus on a typical resort theme, because there’s so much going on in the world, so it felt nice to design for someone so grounded. That’s not always easy for me. Clients think differently about shopping now – they’re educated, they want pieces with depth and story – and that was the idea behind the collection. If they want to live their lives like Heidi, now they can», Siriano explained.

Photo: Instagram @heidiklum