Oribe (hairdresser)

Oribe
Born
Oribe Canales

September 13, 1956
Jaruco, Cuba[1]
Died (aged 62)
Occupation(s)Hairdresser, businessman
Years active1976–2018
Websitewww.oribe.com

Oribe Canales (September 13, 1956 – 17 December 2018), known professionally as Oribe, was a Cuban-born American hairstylist. He styled models' hair at fashion shows for brands such as Versace, Thierry Mugler, Calvin Klein, and Chanel.[1] Oribe was also known for having given a new look to supermodels such as Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford.[2]

Early life

Oribe was born in Jaruco, Cuba, on September 13, 1956, and emigrated to the United States with his family in 1962.[1] They settled in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Career

In 1976, Oribe moved to New York City.[3] It was while working at the Garren at the Plaza salon that Oribe received his first editorial credit, from the magazine GQ.[4] He then started working with photographer Steven Meisel and makeup artist François Nars.[3] In 1987, Oribe established his first salon in New York City's Upper West Side.[5][6] In 1990, he opened a salon on the 10th floor of the Elizabeth Arden salon, on Fifth Avenue in New York City,[1][7] after having been introduced to the cosmetics company by the model Vendela.[3]

He died on 17 December 2018, aged 62.[8][9]

Name

His name is pronounced oh-REE-beh, because it is a Spanish name, but the brand is pronounced or-BAY, because when he moved to the US, people in his hometown struggled to say it properly and the mispronunciation stuck.[4][10]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Perez, Juan Carlos (December 22, 1991). "A CAREER TO DYE FOR: HAIRSTYLIST TO THE STARS". The Miami Herald. p. 1J.
  2. ^ Williams IV, John-John (October 11, 2010). "Q&A with stylist to the stars Oribe". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  3. ^ a b c Lucire Magazine, "Issue 14"
  4. ^ a b People Magazine, "Hair Force" Sept 16, 1991.
  5. ^ ShowStudio Contributor: "Oribe"
  6. ^ New York Times, "Style Makers: Oribe" Mar 5, 1989
  7. ^ New York Times "Rise. Fall. Repeat." Jun 16, 2005
  8. ^ "Oribe Canales, Legendary Hairstylist, Has Passed Away". Allure. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 2018-12-17.
  9. ^ "Jennifer Lopez, Miley Cyrus, supermodels mourn hairstylist Oribe Canales". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2018-12-17.
  10. ^ "Language Log: Spanish in Charlotte in 1965".