Filippa Hamilton — Biography
Born on December 3, 1985, Filippa Palmstierna Hamilton, also recognized as Filippa Hamilton-Palmstierna, is a French model. Her early life was spent in Biarritz, France, though she was born in Paris. Her journey into the fashion world began at fifteen when French photographer Marc Hispard encountered her on the streets of Paris. By sixteen, she had landed a significant advertising role with Ralph Lauren. Hamilton herself mentioned on NBC’s "Today show" with Meredith Vieira that her collaboration with Ralph Lauren commenced when she was seventeen. She became the new face for Romance, Ralph Lauren's fragrance, with her image captured by Bruce Weber.
Hamilton's portfolio includes work with esteemed photographers such as Paolo Roversi, Mario Testino, Arthur Elgort, Inez van Lamsweerde, Terry Richardson, and Gilles Bensimon. In a statement for Ralph Lauren's Polo brand, she shared her enjoyment of painting and spending time with friends. She often travels to fashion events and photo shoots accompanied by her mother. Her father is Michaël Palmstierna Hamilton, the extramarital son of baroness Margaretha Palmstierna and, as confirmed by a 1999 Swedish Supreme Court ruling, count Ulph Hamilton. Her mother, Beatrice Hamilton, is known for her work as a clothing and jewelry designer. Filippa Hamilton married professional surfer Mikaël "Miky" Picon on June 25, 2016. The couple has a son named Kyan, who was born in October 2014.
Ralph Lauren Photograph Controversy
In 2009, an advertisement featuring Hamilton, which had been exclusively used in Japan, sparked controversy. The image had been digitally altered to present her as unnaturally thin, with a waist and hips narrower than her head. This ad gained widespread attention and criticism on various online platforms, particularly after Ralph Lauren attempted to suppress its publication using Digital Millennium Copyright Act notices. Ralph Lauren eventually issued an apology for the doctored photograph, acknowledging responsibility for the "poor imaging and retouching that resulted in a very distorted image of a woman's body." The manipulated image had been extensively shared across the internet and television.
Following this digital manipulation incident, Hamilton revealed that she had been dismissed by the brand, citing her being "too fat" as the reason and stating that the experience prompted her to speak out. She shared in an interview on "Today" that she received a letter communicating, "We're terminating your services because you don't fit into the sample clothes that you need to wear."
Hamilton's portfolio includes work with esteemed photographers such as Paolo Roversi, Mario Testino, Arthur Elgort, Inez van Lamsweerde, Terry Richardson, and Gilles Bensimon. In a statement for Ralph Lauren's Polo brand, she shared her enjoyment of painting and spending time with friends. She often travels to fashion events and photo shoots accompanied by her mother. Her father is Michaël Palmstierna Hamilton, the extramarital son of baroness Margaretha Palmstierna and, as confirmed by a 1999 Swedish Supreme Court ruling, count Ulph Hamilton. Her mother, Beatrice Hamilton, is known for her work as a clothing and jewelry designer. Filippa Hamilton married professional surfer Mikaël "Miky" Picon on June 25, 2016. The couple has a son named Kyan, who was born in October 2014.
Ralph Lauren Photograph Controversy
In 2009, an advertisement featuring Hamilton, which had been exclusively used in Japan, sparked controversy. The image had been digitally altered to present her as unnaturally thin, with a waist and hips narrower than her head. This ad gained widespread attention and criticism on various online platforms, particularly after Ralph Lauren attempted to suppress its publication using Digital Millennium Copyright Act notices. Ralph Lauren eventually issued an apology for the doctored photograph, acknowledging responsibility for the "poor imaging and retouching that resulted in a very distorted image of a woman's body." The manipulated image had been extensively shared across the internet and television.
Following this digital manipulation incident, Hamilton revealed that she had been dismissed by the brand, citing her being "too fat" as the reason and stating that the experience prompted her to speak out. She shared in an interview on "Today" that she received a letter communicating, "We're terminating your services because you don't fit into the sample clothes that you need to wear."
