No one does Halloween quite like Heidi Klum, the undisputed queen of Halloween. Her annual Halloween party has become a highly anticipated event in the industry.
Many celebrities dress up in unique and elaborate costumes every year, but none can match Klum’s spectacular, fearlessly imaginative, and often extravagant Halloween appearances.
Inside Heidi Klum’s Show-Stopping Peacock Costume
This year was no different. As expected, Klum set a new bar high when she arrived at Marquee New York nightclub wearing a larger-than-life peacock costume.
Heidi Klum stuns in a velvet cobalt blue bodysuit and custom beak headpiece, transforming into a majestic peacock flanked by ten Cirque du Soleil dancers at her 22nd Annual Halloween Party at Marquee New York on October 31, 2023 (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
The 50-year-old supermodel, who hung up her Victoria’s Secret Angel wings over a decade ago, opted to spread a new set of wings for this year’s Halloween.
She donned a velvety cobalt blue bodysuit with an intricate headpiece and a beak prosthetic created by Bill Corso to resemble a proud peacock. Her hands and face were painted blue and green to conceal her flesh.
Collaborating With Cirque Du Soleil for a Living Art Performance
To help realize her vision of a peacock look, Klum collaborated with 10 Cirque Du Soleil dancers, who dressed in peacock feather-print bodysuits and posed as her tail feathers.
“In order to make this an art performance, I thought I would team up with one of the most known artists in the world, and that is Cirque du Soleil. I had numerous FaceTime conferences, as well as in-person meeting in Montreal at their headquarters to finalize mine, as well as all of the artist positions,” Klum told Vogue.
Heidi Klum showcases her stunning transformation in a feather-textured cobalt bodysuit and intricate beak prosthetic, complete with a sparkling blue headpiece and vibrant eye makeup (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Details Behind the Design: Headpiece, Makeup, and Rehearsals
Cirque Du Soleil costume designer Marie Chantale Vaillancourt designed and printed the patterns on the dancers’ unitards, embellished with Swarovski crystals. Meanwhile, Cirque Du Soleil’s makeup artist, Vanessa Ashley, recreated a full peacock feather look by applying foil, glitters, and airbrush paints on the dancers’ hair and faces.
“It took about six hours to do this,” Klum told Page Six exclusively. “There’s many people, there were 10 artists in there, getting painted with me at the same time.”
She admitted that although she was “not really anxious,” she was worried about getting glue in her eyes while blinking with her feathery lashes on.
“There’s a lot of moving parts and people needing this and that. You know, [hair] spray, and so it’s a lot of commotion with so many people doing this show, you know?”
She added, “I thought it would be fun to do a costume with a bunch of people and so I came with the idea of a peacock and to do this with 10 people and all make an amazing formation and then fan out.”
“We figured out how the positioning would be and who gets what kind of leotard and how is it painted on so that from the front it will look like a peacock.”
Klum positioned herself in the middle, atop one of the dancers’ thighs, while the acrobats arranged their bodies in twisted and bent positions on the red carpet. It reportedly took more than 20 hours of rehearsals to bring the magical peacock look to life.
Heidi Klum completes her jaw-dropping peacock transformation with sculpted claw-like feet over nude heels, striking a commanding pose among Cirque du Soleil dancers at her 2023 Halloween party (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Tom Kaulitz Joins as a Giant Peacock Egg
Known for appearing in Halloween couple costumes, Klum was joined on the red carpet by her husband, Tom Kaulitz, who dressed up as a giant peacock egg.
“It’s not easy to come up with something that fits. So peacock, we thought, you know, egg could fit. Big egg!” Tom told Page Six.
“We got really stuck on the egg [idea] immediately,” Klum added.
Heidi Klum playfully interacts with husband Tom Kaulitz, who appeared as a giant peacock egg, while wearing textured blue bird-feet boot covers over heels (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
In 2022, Heidi dressed up as a worm, with Tom as a fisherman. In an interview with Jimmy Fallon before her 2023 Halloween bash, Klum admitted that last year’s rainworm costume “was very hard.”
“I was very claustrophobic because basically they had to tie my arms down in order to be in this position, and then my face was like glued to the outside of it, so I couldn’t really move my face any which way. I was just stuck.”
Leni Klum’s Seductive Strawberry Shortcake Look
Klum’s much shorter daughter, Helene “Leni” Boshoven Samuel, also attended her mom’s Halloween event this year.
She chose not to wear matching costumes and instead showed up as the seductive version of Strawberry Shortcake, wearing a pink bikini lingerie and a wig.
Leni Klum channels a sultry Strawberry Shortcake in platform rose-gold heels, green-striped thigh-high socks, and a candy-pink wig at Heidi Klum’s Halloween party (Credit: Darla Khazei / INSTARimages)
Heidi Klum’s Most Iconic Halloween Costumes
Heidi Klum, renowned for her elaborate and imaginative Halloween costumes, has captivated audiences year after year. Here are some of her most unforgettable transformations:
2022: Slithering as a Giant Rain Worm
- Event: 21st Annual Halloween Party
- Costume: Heidi Klum surprised everyone by dressing as a massive, ribbed rain worm, showcasing her commitment to unique and unexpected costumes.
- Footwear: The costume fully encased her body, including her feet, rendering her unrecognizable and emphasizing the worm’s form.
- Read more: Heidi Klum Slithers as Rain Worm for Annual Halloween Party
2018: Transforming into Princess Fiona
- Event: 19th Annual Halloween Party
- Costume: Klum underwent a complete transformation into Princess Fiona from “Shrek,” complete with green prosthetics and a regal velvet gown.
- Footwear: She donned oversized, ogre-like feet to authentically replicate Fiona’s appearance.
- Discover more: Heidi Klum Channels Princess Fiona With Jaw-Dropping Halloween Transformation
2014: Dazzling as a Colorful Butterfly
- Event: 15th Annual Halloween Party
- Costume: Klum captivated attendees with a vibrant butterfly ensemble, featuring large wings and intricate details.
- Footwear: She completed the look with sparkling sequined boots boasting sky-high heels.
- See more: Heidi Klum Wears Butterfly Halloween Costume With Sparkling Boots
2013: Aging Gracefully as an Elderly Woman
- Event: 14th Annual Halloween Party
- Costume: Klum amazed fans by appearing as an elderly version of herself, complete with realistic wrinkles, age spots, and a white wig.
- Footwear: She wore orthopedic-style shoes to authentically portray the aged character.
- Explore her transformation: Heidi Klum Transforms Into an Elderly Woman for Halloween
2012: Radiating as Cleopatra
- Event: Haunted Holiday Party
- Costume: Inspired by Elizabeth Taylor’s portrayal, Klum’s Cleopatra costume featured a golden ensemble with elaborate accessories.
- Footwear: She elevated the look with ultra-high, gold-sequin-covered platform sneakers.
- Read more: Heidi Klum’s Cleopatra Halloween Costume & Gold Shoes
These standout costumes highlight Heidi Klum’s dedication to Halloween and her flair for dramatic transformations. For more of her unforgettable looks, explore our comprehensive coverage.