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Hilary RhodaAmerican model
Date of Birth: 06.04.1987
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Hilary Rhoda: An American Supermodel
- Breakthrough on the Runway
- Global Modeling Success
- Top Ten New Face and Runway Domination
- Collaborations with Acclaimed Photographers
- Estee Lauder and High Earnings
- Personal Life and Relationships
Hilary Rhoda: An American Supermodel
Early Life and Career BeginningsHilary St. Claire was born on April 3, 1987, in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She attended the Academy of the Holy Cross, where she excelled in hockey and lacrosse. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue a modeling career. Her first job was an apparel advertisement shot by renowned photographer Bruce Weber.
Breakthrough on the Runway
Hilary's classic American beauty quickly gained attention in the fashion industry. She was discovered at a "ProScout" event in Washington, D.C., and soon after signed with Women Model Management. She went on to model for Hollister and Abercrombie, before moving to Click Model Management and IMG Models.
Her big break came during the Paris Spring/Summer 2006 fashion shows, where she was handpicked by Nicolas Ghesquière of Balenciaga to walk in their show. This single show launched her into the stratosphere, leading to work with fashion powerhouses such as Dior, Chanel, Rochas, YSL, and Valentino, where she regularly opened the shows.
Global Modeling Success
Following her debut season, Hilary was photographed by David Sims for Balenciaga's next season campaign. Since then, she has starred in campaigns for Pucci, Emanuel Ungaro, Blumarine, Roberto Cavalli, Dolce & Gabbana, Etro, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Givenchy, St. John, Eres, and many more. She has also appeared in Victoria's Secret catalogs.
Top Ten New Face and Runway Domination
Quickly becoming one of the most in-demand runway models, Hilary was ranked among the "Top Ten New Faces" by models.com. She has walked in shows for Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, Zac Posen, Alexander McQueen, Chloé, Hermès, John Galliano, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Givenchy, Karl Lagerfeld, Oscar de la Renta, Michael Kors, Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Carolina Herrera, and Ralph Lauren.
Collaborations with Acclaimed Photographers
Hilary has worked with the industry's most renowned photographers, including Steven Meisel, Mario Testino, Craig McDean, David Sims, Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, Peter Lindbergh, Patrick Demarchelier, and Arthur Elgort. Her images have graced the covers of American, Italian, French, Spanish, and German Vogue, British Harper's Bazaar, Time, Numéro, W, Self Service, and Dazed & Confused.
Estee Lauder and High Earnings
In January 2007, Hilary signed an exclusive contract with Estée Lauder, becoming the new face of the company's skincare, makeup, and the new fragrance "Sensuous." Forbes magazine ranked her as one of the highest-paid models, with annual earnings of $2 million, placing her 12th on the list of the world's 15 top supermodels. She has also replaced Angelina Jolie as the face of St. John Knits, ERES Beachwear, and Neiman Marcus.
Personal Life and Relationships
In 2009, Hilary was linked to New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez. She was later spotted at a bar with New York Rangers player Sean Avery, leading to rumors of a romance, which she has never confirmed. In her free time, Hilary enjoys playing sports, particularly field hockey and tennis.
