Heidi Klum Embraces the Allure of the Wild in Sophie Couture Crystalized Leopard Dress at People’s 50th Anniversary Party Red Carpet

Heidi Klum made a shimmering arrival on the red carpet of People Magazine’s 50th anniversary celebration on Friday held at The Chain House in Los Angeles. She wore a ferocious yellow leopard-print minidress crafted with crystals from Sophie Couture’s fall 2025 collection. She accessorized with black shimmery open-toed stilettos. Klum enhanced the wild look with smokey eye makeup, and she carried a small matching black sequin handbag.

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Other celebrities, including Tamera Mowry, Tallulah Willis, Stephen Baldwin, Hiroyuki Sanada and Sam Asghari walked the red carpet to celebrate the magazine’s milestone. The first issue of People magazine was published on March 4, 1974, and featured Mia Farrow on the cover. At the time, she was starring in “The Great Gatsby.”

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Klum later attended The Hollywood Reporter’s pre-Emmys party in the same look.

Heidi Klum at the People + Chain celebration of People’s 50th anniversary held at The Chain House in Los Angeles on Sept. 13.
Heidi Klum at the People + Chain celebration of People’s 50th anniversary held at The Chain House in Los Angeles on Sept. 13.

Klum, who has been a judge on the reality talent competition “America’s Got Talent” since 2013, is in the midst of shooting the new season alongside Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara and Howie Mandel.

Heidi Klum at the People + Chain celebration of People's 50th anniversary held at The Chain House on September 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Heidi Klum at the People + Chain celebration of People’s 50th anniversary held at The Chain House on September 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

During the “America’s Got Talent” live quarterfinals episode earlier this month, she wore an iron-colored Alex Perry sleeveless midi dress from the designer’s pre-fall collection. It featured a deep-V neckline that she accented with a beaded statement necklace.

For the “America’s Got Talent” semifinals red carpet, Klum wore a blue Etro off-the-shoulder silk dress with a cream-colored floral pattern. She wore strappy gold sandal heels and jewelry courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz.

Heidi Klum at the People + Chain celebration of People’s 50th anniversary held at The Chain House in Los Angeles on Sept. 13.
Heidi Klum at the People + Chain celebration of People’s 50th anniversary held at The Chain House in Los Angeles on Sept. 13.

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