Name: Hailey Michele Clauson
Introduction: Hailey Clauson is an American fashion model. She gained widespread recognition in the fashion industry for her high-profile runway and editorial work for top designers and magazines. She reached peak fame when she was one of three separate cover stars for the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2016.
Date of birth: March 7, 1995
Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
Place of birth: Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
Family:
- Parents’ names: Not publicly available, though her mother was with her for her first TV interview. Her parents were involved in a lawsuit regarding unauthorized use of her photos when she was underage.
- Siblings: Information not widely publicized. Cameron Clauson, owner of Clauson Films, has stated he is related to her.
- Spouse: As of August 2024, she announced her engagement to longtime boyfriend Jullien Herrera. There is no public information about a formal marriage yet.
- Children: No children.
- Relatives: Cameron Clauson (stated as a relative).
Profession: Model, entrepreneur, creative director.
Nationality: American
Religion: Information not consistently available.
College or university attended: Information not consistently available. She began modeling at age 14.
Biography and What Famous For:
Hailey Clauson was discovered at an open casting call in Los Angeles at the age of 13 and was immediately signed by Ford Models. Her career took off quickly, and by 2009, she was appearing in campaigns for Wild Fox Couture, Jag Jeans, and Forever 21. That same year, she was featured as “Model of the Month” in Japanese Vogue.
In September 2010, she made her catwalk debut during New York Fashion Week for major designers like ADAM, Zac Posen, and Calvin Klein. Her debut season was so impactful that Models.com listed her as one of the “Top 10 Newcomers” for Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week.
Her early career also saw some controversy when, at just 15, she walked in several major shows during New York Fashion Week, despite the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) having banned models under 16 from the catwalk. Diane von Fürstenberg, then president of the CFDA, later apologized, stating she was unaware of Clauson’s age. Later, her parents sued Urban Outfitters and other retailers for the unauthorized use of risqué photos of Hailey taken when she was 15.
Hailey Clauson is most famous for her extensive work with the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She made her debut in 2015, featuring in two different spreads (including a daring body paint feature). Her career reached its pinnacle when she was selected as one of three cover models for the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, alongside Ronda Rousey and Ashley Graham. She has appeared in the issue for a total of eight separate years, making her an SI Swimsuit icon.
Beyond her high-profile modeling career, Clauson has expanded into entrepreneurship. She is the co-owner and creative director of Margaux the Agency, a boutique modeling agency based in Los Angeles. Through her agency, she aims to promote diversity in the modeling industry, create a “safe space” for talent, and provide resources for models to develop their careers beyond just physical appearance, for instance, by not publicly displaying models’ measurements on their website.
She is also an environmentalist and has expressed that she does not own a car. In August 2024, she announced her engagement to Jullien Herrera, a photographer and creative director with whom she often collaborates.
Have participated (Selected Works):
Magazine Covers/Features:
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue (2015, 2016 – cover, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Vogue (Japanese edition, others)
- Elle
- Maxim
- FHM
- V Magazine
- W Magazine
- Dazed & Confused
Advertising Campaigns:
- Wild Fox Couture
- Jag Jeans
- Forever 21
- Mavi Jeans
- Gucci
- Dsquared2
- Jill Stuart
- Topshop
- Zara
- Moussy
- Plein Sud
- Agent Provocateur
Runway Shows:
- Calvin Klein
- Oscar de la Renta
- Diane von Fürstenberg
- Zac Posen
- Louis Vuitton
- Prada
- Balenciaga
- Versace
- Chanel
- Givenchy
- And many other major fashion houses during New York, London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks.
Music Videos:
- Jay-Z’s “Empire State Of Mind” (alternative video)
Business Ventures:
- Co-owner and Creative Director of Margaux the Agency
