FEDERICO calce

Federico Calce is an expert in beauty with a passion for style and technique. Highly acclaimed for his unique and insightful approach to hairstyling, Federico has elevated the definition of a mega-modern and contemporary hair dresser.

Federico arrived from Milan, Italy to New York City in the early eighties, leaving his family salon chain as a master stylist to test his abilities in the United States. His talents were immediately recognized, he was appointed Artistic Director of the salon at Bergdorf Goodman. Five years later his first namesake salon, Federico, followed.

Federico has created some of the most glamorous and memorable looks to sweep fashion magazines and beauty publications. He has coiffed the head of countless models for Fendi, Valentino, and Armani fashion shows as well as for Oscar de LaRenta. He can often be found on location for photo shoots or working with performers at music festivals. As celebrity's stylist at NYC's Olympus Fashion Week 2005, Federico worked with photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders on many celebrities like Eva Longora, Nicole Richie, Jessie Metcalfe, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, Rosario Dawson, Sarah Fergusson, Katie Couric, Betsy Johnson, Rachel Hunter etc.

Federico has been a pioneer in developing and using the famous Thermal Reconditioning Treatment. Federico salon was the first in New York City to introduce this inventive hair-straightening technique. The treatment, originating in Japan, eliminates all traces of curl and frizz from the outside two layers of the hair shaft. The result: gleaming, brilliant, straight hair for six months or more – blow-drying is not necessary. It is a dream come true!

His unrelenting, innovative nature also inspired him to design for his clients such revolutionary techniques as the jesseter 2000 cool hairdryer. An invention that dries and seals the hair cuticle from the inside out with twenty-seven plastic tubes. The result: polished, straight hair without frizz. Think Judy Jetson or Star Trek in rollers!

The modernization of salon service has not stopped with these spectacular techniques. In 2001, Federico originated the only twenty-four hour in room salon service, available at many New York City exclusive hotels.

A creative partnership between Federico and the renowned Italian hairdresser Rolando Elisei, brings together two professionals who constantly search for innovative and new fashion trends. Federico's famous salon will play host to Rolando's creative genius. In 2005 the duo will begin giving master classes at each other’s exclusive salons and work collaboratively on internationally recognized events, fashion shows and concerts.

While Federico continues to amaze us with his visionary techniques, the members of his team are at the top of their field, having their work featured in magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, etc.

Federico owes his success to a strong conviction that hairstyles represent not only the lifestyle of a person but also a way to embellish the internal and external beauty of an individual

Creations by Hair Stylist to the Stars Federico Calce to Sparkle at Couture Fashion Week

This September, the glamour and sophistication of New York's Couture Fashion Week will be enhanced by the exquisite work of one of today's top fashion and celebrity hair stylists. Federico Calce is an expert in beauty with a passion for style and technique. Highly acclaimed for his unique and insightful approach to hair styling, Federico has elevated the definition of a mega-modern and contemporary hair dresser.

With a staff of international stylists, Federico prides himself on offering a relaxing and inviting atmosphere with a European edge at his chic salon on Manhattan's tony Upper East Side. A treasured resource among the world's style setters, Federico pampers society women, actors, models and executives at his luxurious salon with an extensive array of hair services and treatments. "Federico Salon Direct," a 24-hour hair and beauty service was developed to send beauticians any hour of the day or night to a visitor's room in any hotel in the city.  Bowing to popular demand, this has been enlarged to include private homes, too.

Federico moved to New York City from his native Milan, Italy in the early eighties, where he worked as master stylist at his family's salon chain. His talents were immediately recognized and he was appointed Artistic Director of the salon at Bergdorf Goodman. Five years later he launched his first namesake salon, Federico.

"We are excited to be working with Federico during Couture Fashion Week," says event producer Andres Aquino. "His talent and creativity as well as his numerous accomplishments in his field distinguish him as one of the best hair stylists around, and we are really looking forward to seeing some stunning looks to accompany the beautiful fashions on parade."

Federico has created some of the most glamorous and memorable looks to grace top fashion magazines and beauty publications including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour and Marie Claire. He has coiffed the heads of countless models for Fendi, Valentino, and Armani fashion shows as well as for Oscar de La Renta. As celebrity stylist at New York's Fashion Week shows, Federico has worked with photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders on many celebrities including Eva Longoria, Nicole Richie, Jessie Metcalfe, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, Rosario Dawson, Sarah Ferguson, Katie Couric, Betsey Johnson, and Rachel Hunter. For years Federicio has traveled between New York and Hollywood, working on film sets and becoming the stylist of choice for such actors as Nicole Kidman, Meg Ryan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin and Mel Gibson.  He developed "Hollywood Backstage," a line of hair care products to style Michelle Pfeiffer's hair on the set of Batman. Recently Federico was selected to be the Official Hairdresser at the Drama Desk Awards, and was appointed Elite Master Designer by Conair's Professional Salon Division.

Federico can often be found working with performers at music festivals, or on location photo shoots including Revlon corporate photo sessions. He was the stylist chosen by Japanese developers to collaborate with them on a revolutionary heat treatment to straighten hair for up to ten months, and was chosen by Swiss engineers to work with them on Jessetter, a 21st century invention to perm, set and straighten hair using pure oxygen (seen on The View.) When Breck Shampoo recreated their famous "Breck Girls" national advertising campaign, this "stylists' stylist" was chosen to do the hair of the Breck Girls in their introduction to the press. Federico has been seen on numerous network and cable television programs such as The View and Good Day New York

Couture Fashion Week and Bridal Fashion Week are multi-day events showcasing luxury couture and fine fashion including eveningwear, elegant fashion, couture bridal as well as accessories. Attendees include upscale consumers, invited VIPs, the press and selected high-end store buyers. The events also include exhibits of luxury brands as well as entertainment and networking cocktail and after-parties, and are held in top venues in New York City, Palm Beach, Naples, Florida and other selected cities.

In addition to its ongoing offering of unique branding opportunities for luxury products and services, Couture Fashion Week works in conjunction with lifestyle industry leaders around the world in offering attendance at the fashion shows as part of lavish travel and shopping experiences for those with exquisite tastes.

Couture Fashion Week and Bridal Fashion Week events are promoted around the world in media partnership with some of the most prestigious fashion publications such as Book Moda, Book Moda Sposa, Palm Beach Today, Black Tie Magazine, and a network of the company's 32 websites as well as via a fashion and luxury lifestyle supplement entitled Couture & Luxury.