Samuel Cole Salon | Raleigh NC
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Behind the scenes of New York Fashion Week
(New York City) – Jack Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon returned to New York City to showcase his editorial work on the runways of New York Fashion Week. He styled hair for multiple designers such as Chado Ralpho Rucci, Karen Walker, Herve Leger, Yigal Azrouel, and Alexandre Herchcovitch.
“What a phenominal experience. It was an honor to work beside the best in the beauty industry,” said Ray.
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.
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.
October 15-17, 2011 (NEW YORK CITY, NY) – Intercoiffure’s 2011 Fall Atelier featured legendary hair stylist, Oribe Canales. To assist him in bringing his vision to the stage, he enlisted the help of Jack and Joelle Ray, owners of Samuel Cole Salon. The Rays spent tireless hours styling hair for all of the models for an incredible segment that Oribe designed. His vision was inspired by statues in an abandon train station in Prague, the French song “Gigi Amarousa”, and a painting by Oribe himself. The Rays got to immerse themselves in the true artistry of editorial hair design. The event was a huge success and was attended by Sarah Jessica Parker, who presented “The Visionaire Award” to Oribe. The Rays we also officially inducted (“pinned”) into the prestigious Intercoiffure.
“The Ray’s are a unique, creative team that understand style and possess great technical ability. They have assisted Oribe on multiple occasions. The Ray’s are currently members of Oribe hair care’s advanced technical team,” said Daniel Kaner, President of Oribe Hair Care.
