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including Elizabeth Taylor, Greta Garbo and Sophia Loren. His elegance, taste and perfection continue to resonate today since his death in January of this year. An award-winning haute coiffeur, he created the runway looks for Yves St. Laurent, Gianfranco Ferre, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Karl Lagerfeld. Why He’s Influential: Alexandre guided thousands of hairdressers over several generations. Countless women, including celebrities and royalty, were proud to wear an Alexandre de Paris silhouette. His looks continue to live today at his Paris salon through the efforts of his team, who continue to teach his methods and looks to hairdressers around the world. In addition to his salon work, he was the president of World Federation of Hairdressing for 15 years and was awarded two “Oscars de la mode” in France. Who He Has Influenced: “Alexandre influenced a whole generation of hairdressers in the art of hairdressing,” says Richard Dalton, famed British hairdresser, coiffure to the late Princess Diana and friend of Alexandre. “He was the reason I became a hairdresser. His interpretation of the French twist has never been equaled. He was a true master, the epitome of class and my idol.” includes Kirsten Dunst’s virtuosic updos for the film Marie Antoinette. Photographers like Richard Avedon, Steven Klein, Helmut Newton, Herb Ritts, Paolo Roversi and Javier Valhonrat continue to rely on her for her tasteful silhouettes. Who Influences Her: “I am influenced by the designers I collaborate with for both runway presentations and ad campaigns each season. I am constantly in awe of their beautiful collections and take inspiration from their designs.” Leonard (deceased) His Work: Known for the “pouf” designs Odile Gilbert Her Work: Gilbert is one of the most successful and sought-after “behind-thescenes” artists today. Her designs for film, advertising, editorial campaigns, covers and fashion are varied and eclectic, showing her true talent and discipline. Why She’s Influential: Her work with L’Oréal Professionnel emphasizes her dedication to the professional hairdresser and her desire to guide hairdressers to push their craft to the next level. She is one of the few women to lead teams at fashion shows around the world. Her work has been seen on the runways of Zac Posen, Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, Donna Karan and Emilio Pucci among others. Her film work is impressive, and most recently created for his most important client, Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France in the late 1700s. The creations, sometimes up to three-feet-high, were accessorized with objects and decorations depicting current events. French naval vessels, fruits and even live animals were built into these works of art. Why He’s Influential: Leonard was the very first “celebrity” hairdresser. His pouf creations inspired an entire generation of looks throughout Europe and actually became one of the reasons his controversial client became infamous for her extravagance. He took product usage to an extreme, using wire forms, wool, pomade and powder to create the gravity-defying, impractical designs. Who He Has Influenced: Just about every woman and hairdresser in Europe during the reign of Marie Antoinette. Stylists today are still influenced by his impressive “extremes” and the effort, technique and creativity to design these memorable silhouettes. It’s difficult to find any hairdresser mentioned in history books before Leonard. that offered growth and support to salons in the Matrix network. He provided hairdressers with exceptional products and motivation to improve their lives and careers. Who He Has Influenced: Joe Santy, salon owner, educator and vice president of education at Dennis Bernard, Inc. started his career working backstage for Miller at shows. “I would have worked for him for free,” says Santy who had a long career with Matrix. “Arnie was always influenced by the hairdressers around him,” says Santy. “He changed the face of hair shows. He was a showman, but his goal was always to provide the best education— something hairdressers could take home and use in the salon. He raised the bar for the whole industry,” he adds. “Arnie’s greatest satisfaction came from helping people grow in their careers. I think of him as a life, rather than a career, mentor.” Paul Mitchell (deceased) His Work: Throughout his lifetime, Paul Mitchell was a hairdresser, artist, entrepreneur, environmentalist, businessman and devoted father. He freed women from uptight hair and the old wash and set paradigm. Mitchell worked in some of London’s and New York’s top salons along with Geraldine Stutz, president of Henri Bendell’s, until he opened Crimpers and became co-owner of America’s first chain salon. His cuts appeared in magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and on the cover of Newsweek magazine’s first fashion issue. He created the country’s first cutting clubs. In the late 1970s, he launched PM, his first line of products. In 1980, Mitchell teamed up with John Paul DeJoria to launch John Paul Mitchell Systems, today a global leader in hair care and education, and the world’s largest privately held professional hair care line coowned by Mitchell’s son, Angus. Why He’s Influential: Paul Mitchell forever altered the way women wash, style, wear and live with their hair through his work, education of other hairdressers, product line and the introduction of the blow dryer. Continued www.modernsalon.com DECEMBER 2008 39 Arnold Miller (deceased) His Work: Arnold Miller was a Cleveland salon owner who, along with his wife Sydell, branched beyond their successful salons by launching Ardell, a company that manufactured artificial eyelashes. Though Miller always thought of himself as a hairdresser, his manufacturing career included the launch of several successful brands, culminating in the founding of Matrix Essentials. Why He’s Influential: Miller always shared his knowledge with other hairdressers concentrating on education and programs http://www.modernsalon.com

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