Italo Gregorio is truly one of the leading names in celebrity and editorial hairstyling with his hair artistry gracing more international magazine covers and red carpets that can be measured. Born in Laurino, Italy and currently living in New York City, Italo brings his experience, worldview, and impeccable sense of beauty and grace to each of his projects, from the red carpet to haute couture campaigns.
Throughout his career, Italo has had the pleasure to work with everyone from Sophia Loren and Tina Fey to Kendall Jenner and Diane Kruger, from Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood to Alicia Keys and Keith Urban, from Gisele Bündchen and Naomi Campbell to Lily Aldridge and Behati Prinsloo. Not to mention Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Emily Blunt, Julianne Hough, Adriana Lima, Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Rita Ora.
The list can go on and on, but Italo brings a fresh perspective to each of his clients; “My inspiration is the subject’s beauty”, he says.
Recently, Italo spent a week in Shanghai with Nicole Kidman, one of his most frequent muses, as well as completing several covers for Harper’s Bazaar International with Carolyn Murphy.
Brands such as Chanel, Christian Dior, YSL, Versace, Prada, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, L’Oréal, and countless others have called upon Italo for hairstyling in their advertising campaigns. He is keen to observe teenagers and young adults to keep tabs on current trends, as well as following what’s happening in music and fashion, in order to bring a fresh and modern edge to every one of his clients.
He worked with famous photographers such as: Alexei Hay, Arthur Elgort, Dean Isidro, Deborah Turbeville, Ellen Von Unwerth, Greg Kadel, James Macari, Jonty Davies, Kurt Marcus, Mario Sorrenti, Mark Seliger, Matt Jones, Matthew Rolston, Max Vadukul, Michael Thompson, Michel Comte, Norman Jean Roy, Pamela Hansen, Paola Kudacki, Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Lindbergh, Raphael Mazzucco, Regan Cameron, Robert Erdmann, Russell James, Ruven Afanador, Thomas Schenck, Walter Chin and Yu Tsai.
He also worked with notable magazines such as: Allure (Russia), Amica, Cosmopolitan, The Edit, Elle (Italia, US, France), Esquire (Italia), Flair, Glamour (US, Spain, UK), Glass, GQ (US, Germany, Brasil), Harper’s Bazaar, i-D Magazine, In Style, Interview, Marie Claire (UK, US), Numéro, NY Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Tatler (Russia), Vanity Fair, Vogue (US, Italia, German, Spanish, L’Uomo, Mexico), W Magazine and WWD.
His experience also led to TV commercials and campaigns for: Absolut Vodka, Alfani, Anheuser-Busch, Ann Taylor, Aussie, Avon, Badgley Mischka, Betsey Johnson, Bloomingdale’s, Cache, Chanel, Clairol, Club Monaco, David Yurman, Donna Karan, Esprit, Etihad Airways, Guess, Herbal Essences, Intimissimi, La Senza, Liz Claiborne, Maybelline, Neutrogena, Nivea, Nordstrom, Omega, Ralph Lauren, Raw Spirit, Rolex, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sportmax, Target, Vera Wang, Victoria’s Secret, VH- and Wonderbra.
His celebrity clientele includes: Alicia Keys, Anna Paquin, Brooke Shields, Cameron Diaz, Carrie Underwood, Catherine Keener, Charlize Theron, Diane Kruger, Diane Lane, Elizabeth Hurley, Elle MacPherson, Emily Blunt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Heidi Klum, Isabella Rosellini, Isla Fisher, Jane Krakowski, Jessica Simpson, Jessica Szohr, Josh Brolin, Kate Beckinsale, Kate Upton, Martha Stewart, Naomi Watts, Natalie Portman, Nicole Kidman, Olivia Wilde, Padma Lakshmi, Pamela Anderson, Petra Nemcova, Rebecca Romijn, Renée Zellweger, Rita Ora, Ruby Rose, Sheryl Crow, Sigourney Weaver, Tina Fey, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Redgrave and Winona Ryder.
He also worked on fashion show such as:Badgley Mischka, Betsey Johnson, Catherine Malandrino, Christos, Project Runway, Reem Acra and Victoria’s Secret.
He is represented by the Bryan Bantry Agency and you can find his portfolio HERE
