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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]
Oribe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Oribe Canales September 13, 1956 |
| Died | (aged 62) |
| Occupation(s) | Hairdresser, businessman |
| Years active | 1976–2018 |
| Website | www |
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.
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]
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]
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