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Heidi Klum Named Glamour Germany's 'Global Icon' Ahead of Berlin Awards

She says broader inclusion in fashion has kept her working at 52.

Overview

  • The honor will be presented on November 14 in Berlin at Glamour's Women of the Year event, recognizing her three-decade career, self-confidence, and advocacy for diversity and female empowerment.
  • In a Glamour interview, Klum credits the industry's growing openness to age, size, and varied looks with extending her modeling opportunities.
  • She points to runway shows such as Vivienne Westwood as examples of wider casting, while noting that petite models still face steep barriers and that continued effort is needed.
  • Coverage highlights her family's rising fashion presence, with daughter Leni already in demand and son Henry making his runway debut this year.
  • The Glamour cover promoting the award drew online criticism from some commenters who accused the image of heavy retouching.