Heidi Klum's 16-year-old daughter Lou Samuel makes rare red carpet appearance with mom at Paris Fashion Week

Heidi Klum made a striking statement at Paris Fashion Week, stepping out in an all-white silk ensemble featuring a plunging, sharply tailored blazer and floor-length column skirt. The cinched waist, exaggerated lapels and flared silhouette brought a dramatic edge to the look, while a pavé diamond “Chaos” choker, statement rings and navy printed platform heels added plenty of glamour.

Klum completed the look with tousled blonde waves and smoky eyes, posing alongside daughter Lou for the cameras. The mother-daughter duo served a memorable fashion moment with unmistakable Parisian flair.

Lou Samuel celebrated her Paris Fashion Week milestone in a light pink acid-wash denim minidress, featuring a structured peplum bodice embellished with buttons running down the front. The teenager’s asymmetrical skirt featured pockets at the front and back and was framed by the flared peplum all the way around. She paired her printed dress with caramel silk platform heels embellished with blue floral designs. Slinging a snakeskin-print side bag over one shoulder, Lou added subtle shine with gold bracelets and styled her voluminous long black curls in a deep side part, framing her black winged eyeliner and warm peach hues across her eyelids, cheekbones, and lips.

Heidi Klum and Lou Samuel's Paris Fashion Week outing came a month after the pair were spotted taking a rare walk together in Los Angeles, wearing chic off-duty looks. Klum also shares sons Henry, 21, and Johan, 19, with Seal, as well as daughter Leni, 22, with ex Flavio Briatore. The proud mom told Vogue Germany that the trip to Paris was “a little early birthday present” for Lou, who turns 17 on October 9. She said, “Vivienne Westwood and Andreas Kronthaler are very dear to me. I had the privilege of walking in his show last year – and I thought it would be the perfect first fashion moment for my beautiful Lou in Paris at Fashion Week.”

For another event at Paris Fashion Week, Heidi Klum brought a splash of red to the black carpet in an eye-catching mini dress, featuring an oversized sculptural detail that swept dramatically across the front. The strapless design showcased the 53-year-old model’s toned legs, which she accentuated further with sheer black tights. She wore her long blonde hair loose and straight, while her smoky eye makeup added to the high-octane look. The ‘Project Runway’ host was once again accompanied by her 16-year-old daughter at the event.

Lou Samuel posed alongside her mother in a coordinated, chic all-white look consisting of a tailored waistcoat-style corset bodice paired with a matching miniskirt and stacked white platform heels. Lou also spoke to Vogue Germany about what it was like to experience Fashion Week for the first time. “I feel like I’ve always been in the spotlight, basically since birth. It’s just part of who I am and my siblings are,” she said. “But I feel like now, actually going to a real fashion event and experiencing high fashion firsthand, I can express myself more and present myself officially, instead of just walking around and being photographed. It really means a lot to me. I’m honestly incredibly nervous because it’s my first time.”