October Issue 06

FRONT
Only in LA
The Girl in
the Red Dress
A POLYGLOT WHO LOVES CRAZY SHOES
Luciana Vara born in Bucharest, Romania where she
hosted a TV show and had a career in the theatre.
While presenting a prime time TV show about
fashion, she discovered a passion for fashion design,
and soon started her own clothing company, Cloche,
along with her mother and sister. Luciana moved to
Hollywood for her acting career and to expand her
clothing company in America. (Luciana designed and
manufactured the red dress in the photo.)
Where did you grow up and what languages
do you speak?
I grew up in Bucharest and speak Rumanian,
French, Spanish, understand Italian and speak a
little Hungarian.
You’ve done a lot of traveling – where do
you think is the hot spot for fashion?
New York or Paris, but in Bucharest, where I’m
from, everyone wears designer clothes to go out at
night. Even in small markets the quality of clothing
is good. Because it is a poorer country, people are
resourceful and get their clothes from outlets, and
they look well put together, no matter what.
Was it hard to adapt to living in USA?
I’ve only been here for two years and the hardest
thing is leaving friends and family behind. The
weather, palm trees, and rodeo drive smells like
money.
What is your favorite style to wear?
I like to dress up in a sophisticated and edgy style
- almost costume-like. And I have a problem with
crazy shoes and crazy accessories, I love them.
What are some of your upcoming projects?
Well, I’m excited about launching my clothing
company soon.
Anything else you’d like to add?
I have a part time gig as a Vodka sommelier and
I love to dress up for that job in crazy big/loud
outfits.
Photographed by Faria Raji
38 The LA FASHION MAGAZINE