HIGH END VENDORS
Ed Libby, event designer
What the mind can imagine, Ed Libby can create. Walking into an Ed Libby-designed event, whether it be a lush wedding, an engagement reception or a lavishly outrageous and personalized party, one is struck by the originality, color, grandeur, scale and magnificence of his created interiors. Libby's signatures include huge floral and crystal chandeliers dripping from the ceiling, majestic columns and fountains bearing candles (profusely surrounded with floral bouquets) and, at some events, human statues created by BodyCast, an Ed Libby & Company corporation.
Full environmental experience and close attention to detail are hallmarks of a Libby event: 'Every event should be a feast for the senses. I live for each detail-it must be just so. Each aspect of the design is personally governed by me,' says Libby. Libby began his career in a small workspace in his home over two decades ago. He built his business on flowers, which remain an essential element of his design. Libby's client roster includes Diddy, Naomi Campbell, Usher, Kimora Lee Simmons, Denise Rich, Robert DeNiro, Giuseppe Cipriani, Tyra Banks and Sting.
Jim Crawford, hairstylist
A New York-based hairstylist with over 20 years of experience, Jim Crawford has perfected his craft with an emphasis on celebrity, fashion, editorial and television work. He believes that beauty is not something purely external, but rather something innately internal.Crawford began his career as a platform hairstylist working with celebrities and models while training at Harkness Boces Center, a beauty school in Buffalo, NY. After graduating, he worked for Hair Cutters & Such in Amherst, NY, for five and a half years. During that time, he met Garren, one of the top five hairdressers in the world, and joined the American Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association. With Garren as his mentor, Crawford trained for two years at the association, where he earned his certificate as an educator for New York State. In 1987, he joined the Garren Agency and then the Contact Agency in 2002.Crawford's clientele includes the likes of Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bündchen, Hillary Clinton, Julianne Moore and Halle Berry. He is also a freelance hair-care spokesperson, an on-air presentation host for new trends on Women's Day TV and TBS's Movie and a Makeover, and a guest speaker for the Today Show's Brilliant Buys. In addition, he is a key public-presentation artist responsible for educating editorial beauty editors in New York City and is regularly featured as a beauty expert in major fashion and beauty magazines.
Joey Sanchez, makeup artist
Rising star celebrity makeup artist Joey Sanchez is quickly making his mark on young Hollywood. At just 27 years old, Sanchez has worked with high-profile celebrities ranging from Paris Hilton and Gabrielle Union to musicians Lisa Loeb, Lil’ Kim and Jessica Simpson. Known for his flawless faces, immaculate skills, enthusiastic, energetic personality and incredible airbrush bronzing ability, Sanchez is fast becoming a go-to name for magazine editors. His editorial work has appeared in Seventeen, Lucky, Maxim,Women's Health, Vibe Vixen and Elite Traveler, among others; and he has created runway makeup looks for Rampage, Talulah, 'Nico and Adrian' and Candies.At 17, Sanchez attended the International Academy of Design in his hometown of Tampa, Florida, before moving to Japan in 2001, where he learned conversational Japanese and worked as a makeup artist and model. He later moved to New York to work at the makeup counter at hip New York boutique Patricia Field. Sanchez went on to work with MAC where he met and began assisting celebrity makeup artist Troy Surratt. After several years working as a professional assistant, Surratt's agent began testing Sanchez's talents as a lead artist. The response was immediate and reviews were glowing. Sanchez now works full time as a professional makeup artist with the Contact Agency.
What the mind can imagine, Ed Libby can create. Walking into an Ed Libby-designed event, whether it be a lush wedding, an engagement reception or a lavishly outrageous and personalized party, one is struck by the originality, color, grandeur, scale and magnificence of his created interiors. Libby's signatures include huge floral and crystal chandeliers dripping from the ceiling, majestic columns and fountains bearing candles (profusely surrounded with floral bouquets) and, at some events, human statues created by BodyCast, an Ed Libby & Company corporation.
Full environmental experience and close attention to detail are hallmarks of a Libby event: 'Every event should be a feast for the senses. I live for each detail-it must be just so. Each aspect of the design is personally governed by me,' says Libby. Libby began his career in a small workspace in his home over two decades ago. He built his business on flowers, which remain an essential element of his design. Libby's client roster includes Diddy, Naomi Campbell, Usher, Kimora Lee Simmons, Denise Rich, Robert DeNiro, Giuseppe Cipriani, Tyra Banks and Sting.
Jim Crawford, hairstylist
A New York-based hairstylist with over 20 years of experience, Jim Crawford has perfected his craft with an emphasis on celebrity, fashion, editorial and television work. He believes that beauty is not something purely external, but rather something innately internal.Crawford began his career as a platform hairstylist working with celebrities and models while training at Harkness Boces Center, a beauty school in Buffalo, NY. After graduating, he worked for Hair Cutters & Such in Amherst, NY, for five and a half years. During that time, he met Garren, one of the top five hairdressers in the world, and joined the American Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association. With Garren as his mentor, Crawford trained for two years at the association, where he earned his certificate as an educator for New York State. In 1987, he joined the Garren Agency and then the Contact Agency in 2002.Crawford's clientele includes the likes of Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bündchen, Hillary Clinton, Julianne Moore and Halle Berry. He is also a freelance hair-care spokesperson, an on-air presentation host for new trends on Women's Day TV and TBS's Movie and a Makeover, and a guest speaker for the Today Show's Brilliant Buys. In addition, he is a key public-presentation artist responsible for educating editorial beauty editors in New York City and is regularly featured as a beauty expert in major fashion and beauty magazines.
Joey Sanchez, makeup artist
Rising star celebrity makeup artist Joey Sanchez is quickly making his mark on young Hollywood. At just 27 years old, Sanchez has worked with high-profile celebrities ranging from Paris Hilton and Gabrielle Union to musicians Lisa Loeb, Lil’ Kim and Jessica Simpson. Known for his flawless faces, immaculate skills, enthusiastic, energetic personality and incredible airbrush bronzing ability, Sanchez is fast becoming a go-to name for magazine editors. His editorial work has appeared in Seventeen, Lucky, Maxim,Women's Health, Vibe Vixen and Elite Traveler, among others; and he has created runway makeup looks for Rampage, Talulah, 'Nico and Adrian' and Candies.At 17, Sanchez attended the International Academy of Design in his hometown of Tampa, Florida, before moving to Japan in 2001, where he learned conversational Japanese and worked as a makeup artist and model. He later moved to New York to work at the makeup counter at hip New York boutique Patricia Field. Sanchez went on to work with MAC where he met and began assisting celebrity makeup artist Troy Surratt. After several years working as a professional assistant, Surratt's agent began testing Sanchez's talents as a lead artist. The response was immediate and reviews were glowing. Sanchez now works full time as a professional makeup artist with the Contact Agency.
