Hailey Clauson
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Hailey Clauson is an American
fashion model
and has been the face of Dsquared2, Jill Stuart, and Gucci
.
, of which Ford Models
signed her on the spot, a "surreal" experience she recalled.
Clauson started modeling at age 14, appearing in ad campaigns for Wild Fox Couture, Jag Jeans and in the Forever 21
catalog. Later in 2009 she left Ford Models and signed with Marilyn Agency
. That same year she was featured Model of the Month in the October issue of Japanese Vogue
. On September 2010 she made her catwalk debut at the spring ADAM
show in New York
and also walked for Zac Posen
and Calvin Klein
. Clauson's debut season yielded such sensational results that MODELS.com listed her to be one of the Top 10 Newcomers for fashion week Spring/Summer 2011. Despite being just a sophomore in high school, she's been lauded for her poise and maturity, earning her comparisons to fellow American teen model Karlie Kloss
.
In 2011 she left Marilyn Agency and signed with Next Models
. For SS11 her advertising campaigns included Mavi Jeans
, Gucci
, Dsquared2 and Jill Stuart. Clauson appeared on E! News
, accompanied by her mother, for her first TV interview ever which aired in February 18. Five days after her TV interview aired, Hailey became the subject of controversy when it was found out she walked in three of the major shows: Diane von Fürstenberg
, DKNY
and Oscar de la Renta
in New York Fashion Week
being still only 15 years old, when the age limit set by the Council of Fashion Designers of America
bans models below 16 for catwalk shows. The fact that von Fürstenberg was president of the CFDA added to the controversy. Fürstenberg later said she didn't know Clauson's age and apologized. Six months later, in August of that same year, Clauson made head-line news again when her parents reportedly were suing Urban Outfitters
and two other retailers for the unauthorized use of risqué
photos of Hailey on their t-shirts. The suit says the shirts "force" Clauson "to be the object of prurient interests and provides wallpaper for the likes of pedophiles." Clauson's parents are suing all three retailers and the photographer for a total of $28 million in damages. Controversy aside, Clauson went on to appear for Topshop
, Zara, Moussy
and Plein Sud's F/W 11 ad campaigns, as well as appearing in Jay-Z
’s alternative video for Empire State Of Mind
which featured top models.
United States
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fashion model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
and has been the face of Dsquared2, Jill Stuart, and Gucci
Gucci
The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci , is an Italian fashion and leather goods label, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by French company PPR...
.
Early work and Controversy 2009-present
Clauson was discovered on an open casting call in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
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, of which Ford Models
Ford Models
The Ford Modeling Agency, or as it is known today Ford Models, is a modeling agency in New York City. It was established in 1946 by Eileen and the late Gerard W. Ford.-Company:...
signed her on the spot, a "surreal" experience she recalled.
Clauson started modeling at age 14, appearing in ad campaigns for Wild Fox Couture, Jag Jeans and in the Forever 21
Forever 21
Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
catalog. Later in 2009 she left Ford Models and signed with Marilyn Agency
Marilyn Agency
Marilyn Agency is a modeling agency based in Paris, France. Founder and CEO Marilyn Gauthier brought the agency to New York City in 1998. Marylin has represented Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, as well as models like Caroline Trentini, Alice Burdeu, and Coco Rocha.-Fashion models:The following...
. That same year she was featured Model of the Month in the October issue of Japanese Vogue
Vogue (magazine)
Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began...
. On September 2010 she made her catwalk debut at the spring ADAM
ADAM (company)
- History of ADAM by Adam Lippes :ADAM, originally named adampluseve, was founded in 2004 by Adam Lippes, the former Creative Director of Oscar de la Renta. The range was launched in Spring 2004, starting as a range of luxury basics and later expanding into a full collection of sportswear for men...
show in New York
New York Fashion Week
The semi-annual New York Fashion Week, branded Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek in 2009, is held in February and September of each year in New York City. It is one of four major fashion weeks held around the world .-History:The first New York Fashion Week, then called Press Week, was the world's first...
and also walked for Zac Posen
Zac Posen
- Early life :Posen was raised in the SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan, the son of artist Stephen Posen and corporate lawyer Susan Posen. His interest in fashion design started early, and as a child he would steal yarmulkes from his grandparents' synagogue to make ball dresses for dolls...
and Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Calvin Richard Klein is an American fashion designer who launched the company that would later become Calvin Klein Inc. in 1968. In addition to clothing, Klein has also given his name to a range of perfumes, watches, and jewelry....
. Clauson's debut season yielded such sensational results that MODELS.com listed her to be one of the Top 10 Newcomers for fashion week Spring/Summer 2011. Despite being just a sophomore in high school, she's been lauded for her poise and maturity, earning her comparisons to fellow American teen model Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss
Karlie Elizabeth Kloss is an American model and ballet dancer.Kloss is ranked 4th on the Top 50 Models Women List by . Vogue Paris declared her one of the top 30 models of the 2000s.- Early life and discovery :...
.
In 2011 she left Marilyn Agency and signed with Next Models
NEXT Model Management
NEXT Model Management is a Global modeling agency with offices in New York City, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Milan and Paris. Founded in 1989 by Faith Kates, the agency is one of the top 3 model agencies in the world...
. For SS11 her advertising campaigns included Mavi Jeans
Mavi Jeans
Mavi Jeans is a brand of denim jeans founded in 1991, headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey.Mavi Jeans designs a full collection of jeans wear, for young women and men...
, Gucci
Gucci
The House of Gucci, better known simply as Gucci , is an Italian fashion and leather goods label, part of the Gucci Group, which is owned by French company PPR...
, Dsquared2 and Jill Stuart. Clauson appeared on E! News
E! News
E! News, previously known as E! News Daily and E! News Live, is a nightly entertainment newsmagazine program airing on E!: Entertainment Television. The program debuted on September 1, 1991 and talks about Hollywood celebrities and gossip...
, accompanied by her mother, for her first TV interview ever which aired in February 18. Five days after her TV interview aired, Hailey became the subject of controversy when it was found out she walked in three of the major shows: Diane von Fürstenberg
Diane von Fürstenberg
Diane von Fürstenberg, formerly Princess Diane of Fürstenberg , is a Belgian-American fashion designer best known for her iconic wrap dress. She initially rose to prominence when she married into the German princely House of Fürstenberg, as the wife of Prince Egon of Fürstenberg...
, DKNY
DKNY
DKNY is a label of fashion designer Donna Karan. It is also the name of a clothing store in New York City featuring Donna Karan's associated line.-History:...
and Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world's leading fashion designers. He was named to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1973.-Career:...
in New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week
The semi-annual New York Fashion Week, branded Mercedes-Benz FashionWeek in 2009, is held in February and September of each year in New York City. It is one of four major fashion weeks held around the world .-History:The first New York Fashion Week, then called Press Week, was the world's first...
being still only 15 years old, when the age limit set by the Council of Fashion Designers of America
Council of Fashion Designers of America
The Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. is a not-for-profit trade association of over 350 of America’s foremost fashion and accessory designers. As of 2009, Diane von Fürstenberg is the group's President and Steven Kolb is the Executive Director...
bans models below 16 for catwalk shows. The fact that von Fürstenberg was president of the CFDA added to the controversy. Fürstenberg later said she didn't know Clauson's age and apologized. Six months later, in August of that same year, Clauson made head-line news again when her parents reportedly were suing Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters
Urban Outfitters, Inc. is a publicly traded American company that owns and operates five retail brands: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, and BHLDN....
and two other retailers for the unauthorized use of risqué
Risqué
Risqué is the third studio album by American R&B band Chic, released on Atlantic Records in 1979, the same year that Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers wrote and produced Sister Sledge's massively successful We Are Family....
photos of Hailey on their t-shirts. The suit says the shirts "force" Clauson "to be the object of prurient interests and provides wallpaper for the likes of pedophiles." Clauson's parents are suing all three retailers and the photographer for a total of $28 million in damages. Controversy aside, Clauson went on to appear for Topshop
Topshop
Topshop is a British clothes retailer with shops in over 20 countries and online operations in a number of its markets. Its sales come primarily from women's clothing and fashion accessories...
, Zara, Moussy
Moussy
Moussy - Japanese fashion brandMoussy may refer to the following places in France:* Moussy, Marne, a commune in the Marne department* Moussy, Nièvre, a commune in the Nièvre department* Moussy, Val-d'Oise, a commune in the Val-d'Oise department...
and Plein Sud's F/W 11 ad campaigns, as well as appearing in Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
’s alternative video for Empire State Of Mind
Empire State of Mind
"Empire State of Mind" is a song by American rapper and hip hop artist Jay-Z, featuring vocals and a chorus from R&B and soul singer Alicia Keys. It was released as the third single from Jay-Z's 11th studio album The Blueprint 3 by his Roc Nation label in October 2009...
which featured top models.