Filippa Palmstierna Hamilton
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Filippa Palmstierna Hamilton, also known as Filippa Hamilton-Palmstierna, (born 3 December 1985), is a Swedish-French model.
Hamilton was born in Paris and raised in Biarritz
, France. She was discovered age 15 on the streets of Paris by French photographer Marc Hispard. She secured her first major advertising campaign at age 16 with Ralph Lauren
. On NBC's "Today show" with Meredith Vieira
, Hamilton stated she had worked for Lauren since she was 15. She was the new face of Romance, Ralph Lauren
’s fragrance, photographed by Bruce Weber
. Hamilton has been photographed by Paolo Roversi
, Mario Testino
, Arthur Elgort
, Inez van Lamsweerde, Terry Richardson
and Gilles Bensimon
.
In her free time, Hamilton enjoys painting and spending time with friends. She travels to fashion shows and photo shoots with her mother.
Hamilton is a French and Swedish national. Her father is Michaël Palmstierna Hamilton, an extramarital son of baroness Margaretha Palmstierna, and, according to a rule by the Supreme Court of Sweden
in 1999, count Ulph Hamilton.
s, especially after Ralph Lauren attempted to use DMCA notices to prevent its publication. Ralph Lauren subsequently apologized for the image, which was posted all over the internet and on television, saying "We have learned that we are responsible for the poor imaging and retouching that resulted in a very distorted image of a woman’s body."
Shortly after the photoshop controversy, Hamilton announced that she had been fired for being "too fat", saying the issue had moved her to speak out. On "Today," she claimed to have received a letter stating "We’re terminating your services because you don’t fit into the sample clothes that you need to wear." Ralph Lauren, however, denied the accusation that they fired her because she was too large, saying that she was released "as a result of her inability to meet the obligations under her contract with us." A thin and fit Hamilton countered by saying she was very professional and considered the people at Ralph Lauren her "second family." She was asked if she would sue Ralph Lauren, and she replied that "she wasn't sure."
Hamilton was born in Paris and raised in Biarritz
Biarritz
Biarritz is a city which lies on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in south-western France. It is a luxurious seaside town and is popular with tourists and surfers....
, France. She was discovered age 15 on the streets of Paris by French photographer Marc Hispard. She secured her first major advertising campaign at age 16 with Ralph Lauren
Polo Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren Corporation is a luxury clothing and goods company of the American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren specializes in high-end casual/semi-formal wear for men and women, as well as accessories, fragrances, home and housewares...
. On NBC's "Today show" with Meredith Vieira
Meredith Vieira
Meredith Louise Vieira is an American journalist, television personality, and game show host. She is best known for her roles as the original moderator of the ABC talk program The View and co-host of the long-running NBC News morning news program, Today...
, Hamilton stated she had worked for Lauren since she was 15. She was the new face of Romance, Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive; best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.-Early life:...
’s fragrance, photographed by Bruce Weber
Bruce Weber (photographer)
Bruce Weber is an American fashion photographer and occasional filmmaker. He is most widely known for his ad campaigns for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Pirelli, Abercrombie & Fitch, Revlon, and Gianni Versace, as well as his work for Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Elle, Life, Interview, and Rolling Stone...
. Hamilton has been photographed by Paolo Roversi
Paolo Roversi
Paolo Roversi is an Italian-born fashion photographer who currently lives and works in Paris.Born in Ravenna in 1947, Paolo Roversi’s interest in photography was kindled as a teenager during a family vacation in Spain in 1964...
, Mario Testino
Mario Testino
-Early Life:Testino grew up in Lima, the eldest son of a businessman. When he was young he wanted to be a priest. Testino recalls being unpopular at school because of his flamboyance. He was good at math and went on to study economics at Universidad del Pacífico, where his insistence on wearing...
, Arthur Elgort
Arthur Elgort
Arthur Elgort in New York) is a fashion photographer, who has become especially known for his work as a Vogue photographer.-Life and career:...
, Inez van Lamsweerde, Terry Richardson
Terry Richardson
Terrence "Terry" Richardson is an American fashion photographer.-Early life:Richardson was born in New York City, the son of Bob Richardson, a fashion photographer who struggled with schizophrenia and drug abuse...
and Gilles Bensimon
Gilles Bensimon
Gilles Bensimon is a fashion photographer and the former International Creative Director of Elle magazine. He has also been the photographer on the reality television series America's Next Top Model....
.
In her free time, Hamilton enjoys painting and spending time with friends. She travels to fashion shows and photo shoots with her mother.
Hamilton is a French and Swedish national. Her father is Michaël Palmstierna Hamilton, an extramarital son of baroness Margaretha Palmstierna, and, according to a rule by the Supreme Court of Sweden
Supreme Court of Sweden
The Supreme Court of Sweden is the supreme court and the third and final instance in all civil and criminal cases in Sweden. Before a case can be decided by the Supreme Court, leave to appeal must be obtained, and with few exceptions, leave to appeal can be granted only when the case is of...
in 1999, count Ulph Hamilton.
Ralph Lauren photograph controversy
In 2009 Hamilton appeared in a Ralph Lauren advertisement which had been used only in Japan and digitally edited to make her appear improbably thin, with hips and a waist smaller than her head. The ad was widely circulated and ridiculed on various blogBlog
A blog is a type of website or part of a website supposed to be updated with new content from time to time. Blogs are usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly displayed in...
s, especially after Ralph Lauren attempted to use DMCA notices to prevent its publication. Ralph Lauren subsequently apologized for the image, which was posted all over the internet and on television, saying "We have learned that we are responsible for the poor imaging and retouching that resulted in a very distorted image of a woman’s body."
Shortly after the photoshop controversy, Hamilton announced that she had been fired for being "too fat", saying the issue had moved her to speak out. On "Today," she claimed to have received a letter stating "We’re terminating your services because you don’t fit into the sample clothes that you need to wear." Ralph Lauren, however, denied the accusation that they fired her because she was too large, saying that she was released "as a result of her inability to meet the obligations under her contract with us." A thin and fit Hamilton countered by saying she was very professional and considered the people at Ralph Lauren her "second family." She was asked if she would sue Ralph Lauren, and she replied that "she wasn't sure."