As soon as I laid eyes on Kate Upton's Vogue cover I had to know how to achieve the seductive, yet sophisticated look of old hollywood glamour. It's captivating. Of course, it's also Kate Upton, but I needed to get the dirt. Hairstylist to the stars, Oribe was on set at the Marilyn Monroe suite at the Waldorf-Astoria for the shoot with makeup artist, Pat McGrath. The glamorous tone was set and the two worked their talents. I spoke with Oribe to find out more about working with this new Vogue cover girl and exactly how to achieve those sexy waves.
What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think Vogue cover girl?
What’s great about Italian Vogue is that they use models instead of the same celebrities over and over. It’s very special for a young model like Kate to be chosen, and it’s also really special for the hairdresser working on the shoot.
Have you ever worked with Kate Upton before? What was she like to work with?
I’ve worked with her several times and love her. She’s great on set – a lot of fun and a little quirky. She reminds me of the Jayne Mansfield of this era.
What was your inspiration?
The shoot was very Helmut Newton-inspired.
What's your secret to getting her hair so full and wavy?
I used a 1-inch curling iron and my Soft Lacquer Heat Styling Spray for the curls. The spray is an amazing styling product that helped me to create a curl that had hold, even when brushed out. Steven Meisel, the photographer, wanted her hair to look very full, I used my Dry Texturizing Spray to create the necessary volume.
Who did you collaborate with to come up with her glamorous, old Hollywood look?
Steven Meisel had the concept in mind – it was very Helmut Newton inspired. I worked closely with him, Pat McGrath, the makeup artist, and Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, the fashion stylist, on the finished look.
