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IN CONVERSATION|FLORIAN LUGER
Name|Florian Luger
Age|20
Hometown|Vienna, Austria
How did you get discovered?
I was winner of the Elite Models Look Austria, 2012. I got a contract with Elite Milano.
What were you doing prior to modeling?
I graduated in a business school in Vienna. In my free time, I participate a lot of sports activities, especially playing tennis!
People would be surprised to know that I...
am afraid of large dogs!
What's your latest obsession?
Wiener Snitchel and burger from Shake Shack!
Your most prize possession?
Golden cross I have with me...wearing it for the first time, just for this photo shoot with JTC!
Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?
My parents and also actor Leonardo DiCaprio
When is the last time you said, "I Love You" to someone?
Ex-girlfriend, back in July!
Three adjectives that best describes you:
Organized, Sociable and Athletic
Describe your personal style:
Low key looks
Your favorite place you have travel to:
Dubai
Your favorite film and scene from the film:
Inception—Scene: The entire film
Your favorite sport:
Sport: Soccer
Team: Real Madrid
Player: David Beckham
If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Vienna, Austria—I will take you to Wiener Psaler, a amusement park!
If you were given a indie cable show, what type of show would it be? Which song would you choose as your theme song?
A show about films, interviewing with actors. Hello by Martin Solveig
Favorite moment in modeling:
Armani—walking the catwalk for the very first time!
Your wish for the remainder of 2014?
Holiday in the Carribean!
Clothing: Polo shirt by Lacoste; belt and black trouser by Hugo Boss; white shirt and red trouser by Club Monaco; grey t-shirt by Zara; tie by H&M; blazer, stylist's own
MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY:
Austin Rubino|Kadeem Johnson|DNA Models
IMAGES|CONCEPT|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Florian Luger|DNA Models
Special thanks to Austin Rubino & Kadeem Johnson and the men's board at DNA Models; Florian for his time spend with JTC by doing the interview and shoot!
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Austrian model Florian Luger won Elite Model Look Austria 2013, going on to make his catwalk debut for Prada, Gucci, Emporio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Dior Homme, Kris Van Assche, Bottega Veneta and opening Valentino in June 2013.
Florian made his return from six months serving compulsory military service in Austria by fronting the Louis Vuitton SS14 look book.
His second show season in summer 2014 didn’t disappoint walking for brands including Topman, Burberry Prorsum, Dolce & Gabbana, MSGM, Bottega Veneta, Iceberg, Gucci, Fendi, Valentino and Louis Vuitton.
Q&A Stats Agencies
Age: 20
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria
Nickname: Flo
How were you scouted: I won the Elite Model Look contest in Austria and then got my first contract with Milan Elite.
What’s your best feature: I’m always friendly
Top 3 beauty/grooming products: Gucci deodorant, Gilette razors and a moisturiser
Your favorite fragrance: Versace is one of my favourites
What’s been your most lavish purchase?: I’d prefer to keep that a secret
Hobbies: Gym, going out and the beach
Fitness Regime: Training before breakfast
What was the last movie you watched?: The Equalizer
What was the last track you listened to on your iPod?: Samuele Sartini – You’re No Good For Me
Do you have any Guilty Pleasures?: Fast Food
What is your biggest fear?: Getting bored
What is your dream country to visit?: Seychelles
If you were not modeling, what would you be doing? At university
If you got to relive one day in your modeling career it would be…: Opening the Valentino show
If you could be on the cover of any magazine, it would be: GQ
What was the last thing to make you cry?: Watching a funny film with my friends
What’s your favorite fashion city and why?: NYC because there are so many things you can do in your free time
Who are your idols?: My parents
What was the last dream you remember?: Taking a vacation in the Caribbean
One word to describe yourself: Organised
Instagram handle: @lugerflorian
How much money would you need to shave your hair off? I had to do it one year ago for military service in Austria. But actually a lot!
HOMETOWN: Vienna, Austria
SS15 HIGHLIGHTS: Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Iceberg, J. Crew, James Long, Jimmy Choo, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Topman
MEMORABLE MOMENT: My memorable moment was when I did the Gucci show again in Milan. Last season, back in January, I had to take a break to do military service in Austria. I wasn’t sure how things would be when I came back to do the shows. Doing the Gucci show and being part of the atmosphere there again was amazing for me.