Samuel Cole Salon | Raleigh NC
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Model: Kim Norda Stylist: Joelle Ray
(Paris, France) – Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon joined Oribe Canales’ exclusive design team for the Giorgio Armani Prive couture show in Paris. Celebrities attending the show included Sophia Loren, Jody Foster, Kate Moss, and Anna Wintour.
“This event hosted some of the best hairstylists in the industry. It was a thrill to be a part of it,” said Ray.
(New York, Milan, Paris) – Jack and Joelle Ray, co-owners of Samuel Cole Salon showcased their editorial work on the fashion week runways of New York, Milan and Paris. Jack kept his creative juices pumping during an exciting, non-stop backstage adventure in New York. He styled hair for multiple designers during the week such as Bill Blass, Rebecca Minkoff, Michael Bastian, Staerk, Wayne, Bibhu Mohapatra, Karen Walker, Nathan Jenden, Davidelfin, and Naeem Khan.
From New York the Rays traveled to Milan to join the backstage team headed by celebrity stylist Oribe Canales. The team was chosen exclusively by Giorgio Armani for his Giorgio Armani and Armani Emporio lines . Seated in the audience were George Clooney, Megan Fox, Anna Wintour (Editor-in-Chief for Vogue America), and Jada Pinkett Smith.
“Styling hair for Mr. Armani in Milan- amazing and thrilling, just so special. Watching Mr. Armani’s dedication, vision and passion was incredible to witness. It is obvious that he is just as passionate as ever,” said Joelle Ray.
From Milan the Rays flew to Paris for Paris Fashion Week. Working with editorial stylist Ramona Eschbach, the Rays styled models for designer, Damir Doma.
“The show was beautiful. The hair was elegant. And, the setting of the show was in a museum that housed minerals. The space itself was incredibly inspiring,” said Jack Ray.
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Macy’s today announced the 12 Raleigh winners of the “Macy’s & Clinton Kelly MAKE OVER AMERICA” tour. Kelly – style authority on the popular TLC hit What Not To Wear and style and fit expert for Macy’s – will help these self-proclaimed style-starved women reinvent themselves from head to toe before strutting their new looks at a fashion show at Crabtree Valley on Saturday, June 5 at 2:00 PM.
The Raleigh Make Over America winners include:
Jennifer Vion of Apex, NC
Jeannie Shotwell of Hillsborough, NC
Emily Tackett of Greenville, NC
Melissa Cotton of Holly Springs, NC
Teresa Pitt of Fuquay-Varina, NC
Sarah Ruiz of Cary, NC
Johnna Stephenson of Raleigh, NC
Teresa Baines of Stem, NC
Ruth Cody of Garner, NC
Michelle Lekander of Clayton, NC
Tammy Martin of Raleigh, NC
Nicole Greene of Garner, NC
Traveling to 8 cities over the spring season, Macy’s and Clinton Kelly are making over 12 women in each city culminating in a runway show to unveil the makeovers at each local Macy’s store. In addition to the clothing makeover, winners will receive a comprehensive consultation and design hairstyle courtesy of Raleigh’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon. Makeup consultations and gifts will be provided by Estee Lauder.
“I’m thrilled to bring the Macy’s national Make Over America tour to beautiful Raleigh,” says Kelly. “This city has so much to offer – history, culture, fashion and entertainment, but the generosity and hospitality of the people here is what truly makes it a very special place to visit, and I am so excited to meet with these 12 ladies.”
Women entered the contest at www.macys.com/makeoveramerica, where they uploaded a photo or video and answered questions on why they should be selected for a Clinton Kelly makeover. The MAKE OVER AMERICA tour has visited the following cities: Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Albany, St. Louis, Seattle, Cincinnati and Houston, with its finale in Raleigh. Additionally, one lucky winner from anywhere in the U.S. will be selected for the ultimate Clinton Kelly makeover and shopping spree at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.
A former editor at Mademoiselle and Marie Claire magazines, Kelly made his debut on TLC’s What Not to Wear in 2003. It was Kelly’s talent for offering unflinchingly honest style appraisals with humor and compassion that brought him to the attention of Macy’s. For the past four years, Kelly has traveled the country offering his unique blend of fashion expertise, style secrets and self-confidence counseling at events in Macy’s department stores across the U.S.
More than just a fashion expert, Kelly is a committed advocate of style as a means of empowerment, reminding women that “knowing you look great builds confidence, and confidence is a key ingredient in reaching your goals.”
About Macy’s
Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy’s stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.
April 24, 2012 (Raleigh, NC) – Samuel Cole Salon stylists, Tiffanie Spellenberg, Robyn Murphy, Cara Harrison, and Alley Biehl readied models for NC State University’s Art 2 Wear fashion show. The show is held each spring semester and showcases student designers displaying original collections with a common theme. Spellenberg, Murphy, Harrison, and Biehl let their editorial creativity flow as they styled the models’ hair for the event.
“We are always willing to lend our talent to local events. The young designers are so talented. We were thrilled to be a part of their big night,” said Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon with her husband, Jack Ray.
Sara Beard & Joelle Ray with models
April 16, 2012 (NEW YORK CITY) – Joelle Ray, owner of Samuel Cole Salon and Master Stylist, Sara Beard recently attended a Fashion Runway Workshop taught by ORIBE editorial genius, Ramona Eschbach in New York City. The intensive, hands-on class was by invitation only. Ray and Beard added to their knowledge of the ins and outs of working backstage at fashion week with demonstrations from Eschbach on looks from recent catwalk shows. They, then, recreated these looks with coaching from Eschbach.
“I’ve worked with Ramona before for Paris Fashion week on the Damir Doma show. She is amazing, talented, and a great source of inspiration. I feel so lucky to have great mentors and friends,” said Ray.
Born and raised in California, Eschbach moved to New York in 1998 and spent the next 10 years working and living in NYC. She started out training at Bumble & bumble as a stylist and instructor, then moved on to freelancing in 2002, assisting Eugene Soulieman in Europe and New York. She has since worked with magazines, such as Dazed and Confused, i-D, MIXTE, V, VMan, 10 Men, Lula, MUSE, Numero Tokyo, and German, Portuguese, and Turkish Vogue. She has collaborated with a strong roster of photographers on both editorial and commercial projects, including Serge Leblon, Peter Lindbergh, Jason Nocito, Josh Olins, Sophie Delaporte, David Roemer, and Carlotta Manaigo among others.
Eschbach has also keyed shows during fashion week for the last 4 years, including Tim Hamilton, Rachel Comey, Matthew Ames, and Rad Hourani in NY, and Damir Doma and Christophe Lemaire in Paris. Occasionally, she works with celebrities who include Demi Moore, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Mary-Kate Olsen, Luduvine Sagnier, and Elletra Rosellini.
In 2008 Eschbach relocated to Paris to expand herself creatively and professionally, but continues to work in NY and LA. Most recently, she has partnered with ORIBE Hair Care as a brand ambassador for the company. She is currently represented at Artlist in Paris and NY.