Heidi Klum Turns Up the Heat: Poolside in a Black Thong

When the temperature in Los Angeles climbs past comfortable, Heidi Klum seems to answer with a minimalist‑meets‑luxury approach: she slipped off her top, slipped on a sleek black thong and claimed a spot on a pool‑side sofa.

She posted the snapshot to Instagram on Thursday, captioning it simply, “❤️‍🔥 It’s hot in LA,” while the breezy tune “Sunset Paradise” by L.D.B played in the background. The model’s aviator sunglasses caught the light, an orange towel was spread beneath her, and her well‑behaved dog lounged nearby, as if guarding the perfect summer moment.

Beside her, a small black Chanel purse and a bowl that looked suspiciously like olives added a touch of everyday chic. It wasn’t just a casual swim‑wear snap; the post also hinted at a few indulgences, like the $40,000 Bulgari necklace she had shown off earlier this summer when she slipped a silk sundress off during a beach getaway with husband Tom Kaulitz.

Heidi’s “less‑is‑more” vibe isn’t new. Back in August she posted another sun‑bathing picture, this time with the caption “M☀️RNING 🥰🌴🐠❤️,” again proving she’s comfortable letting the sunshine do most of the work.

Her fashion choices this season have been anything but ordinary. Earlier in the month, she draped a printed silk scarf over her shoulders and teamed it with sheer pink lace bottoms, proudly tagging the Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi – a label she’s fronted for years. The post showed how she blends high‑end pieces with a carefree beach attitude.

July brought yet another quirky moment: while promoting her snack collaboration with Funny‑Frisch, Heidi filmed herself on the beach, munching chips that doubled as a modesty cover for her chest. She captioned the video, “Glazed ham on the beach 😋,” a tongue‑in‑cheek nod to the absurdity of celebrity marketing.

Family also featured in her recent Instagram feed. She and her 22‑year‑old daughter Leni each shared videos highlighting Intimissimi’s Oktoberfest collection, modeling matching white strapless push‑up bras and lace panties. Heidi wrote in German, “The secret to a perfect Dirndl look? The perfect Oktoberfest underwear from @intimissimi!” while Leni added, “My morning in @intimissimi. Their Oktoberfest collection is the perfect base for any dirndl.”

Heidi’s blended family includes sons Henry, 21, and Johan, 19, plus daughter Lou, 17, all from her former marriage to Seal. She also adopted Leni, whose biological father is Italian businessman Flavio Briatore, back in 2009.

Whether she’s flaunting a black thong by the pool, a silk scarf over a beach chair, or a multi‑million‑dollar necklace, Heidi Klum continues to turn everyday moments into headline‑making style statements. And as the LA heat refuses to let up, fans can expect more daring, sun‑kissed looks from the “Project Runway” host in the weeks to come.