Sun, salt air, and zero tan lines — Heidi Klum is fully committed to a barely-there start to 2026. Vacationing in St. Barths with husband Tom Kaulitz, the supermodel has been treating followers to a steady stream of fearless beach moments — and her latest one might be the boldest yet.
In a striking “golden hour” image shared on January 3, Klum reclined on a wooden deck beside an infinity pool, framed by a glowing sunset and rolling hills. Wearing nothing but minimalist brown thong bikini bottoms, she opted to skip a top entirely, covering her chest with her hands while soaking in the fading light. The vibe was calm, confident, and deliberately unfiltered.
The setting did just as much talking as the outfit. Klum lounged atop a brown logomania Gucci beach towel, eyes closed, appearing makeup-free as Say Yes to Heaven played in the background. The message was unmistakable: natural, unbothered, and very much in her element.
This wasn’t an isolated moment. Klum closed out 2025 with another topless poolside post beside Kaulitz, reflecting on feeling “happy, content, and grateful.” In a New Year’s Day video, filmed from behind, she made another cheeky statement by ditching her bikini top altogether, leaving only tiny red bottoms as she welcomed the year ahead.
“Our last sunset for this year,” she wrote in German at the time, adding that she felt open to whatever comes next. Kaulitz, meanwhile, appeared in soft pink swim trunks, wrapping an arm around his wife and kissing her as the sun dipped below the horizon.
Whether stretched out under Caribbean skies or sharing quiet moments with her husband, Klum’s vacation diary is clear about one thing: confidence doesn’t need layers — and 2026, for her, is already glowing.
