Maria Lucia Hohan
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Maria Lucia Hohan is a Romanian fashion designer and entrepreneur. She is the creative director of the eponymous brand, established in 2003.
Early life and education
Hohan was born in Romania. She studied at and graduated from the LISAA School of Art & Design in Paris.
Career
Early in her career, she worked as a fashion illustrator for an Italian design house in Milan.{{cite news|url=https://thestylishcity.com/maria-lucia-hohan-designer-of-exquisite-dresses-is-finally-enjoying-her-red-carpet-moment|author=Doris Sangeorzan|date=November 4, 2011|title=MARIA LUCIA HOHAN, DESIGNER OF EXQUISITE DRESSES, IS FINALLY ENJOYING HER RED-CARPET MOMENT|work=Stylish City}} In 2003, Maria Lucia Hohan opened her own studio in Bucharest.{{cite news|url=https://www.perfecte.ro/in-focus/maria-lucia-hohan-designerul-care-a-dus-moda-romaneasca-pe-covorul-rosu-din-cetatea-filmului.html|date=November 24, 2012|title=Maria Lucia Hohan, designerul care a dus moda romaneasca pe covorul rosu din Cetatea Filmului|work=Perfecte}}{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/beyonce-lemonade-freedom-dress-maria-lucia-hohan-interview-7348365/|author=Whitney Bauck|date=April 26, 2016|title=Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ a ‘Very Special Moment’ for the Designer Behind ‘Freedom’ Dress (Exclusive)|work=Billboard}}{{cite news|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/594437/red-carpet-rewind-all-of-katherine-heigl-s-best-looks|author=Lindsey Sirera|date=November 13, 2014|title=Red Carpet Rewind! All of Katherine Heigl's Best Looks|work=E! News}}{{cite news|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/305667/who-was-best-dressed-at-the-kids-choice-awards|author=Ella Stewart|date=April 2, 2012|title=Who Was Best Dressed at the Kids' Choice Awards?|work=E! News}}{{cite news|url=https://www.romania-insider.com/five-ro-entrepreneurs-a-week-zebra-pay-librarium-papa-la-soni-maria-lucia-hohan-pomello|date=March 30, 2012|title=Five RO entrepreneurs a week: Zebra Pay, Librarium, Papa La Soni, Maria Lucia Hohan, Pomello|work=Romania Insider}} Under her namesake label, Maria Lucia created a new category of bridal and evening gowns.
Hohan began gaining international recognition once her creations were worn by names such as Beyonce, Katherine Heigl, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Nicole Kidman, Kelly Osbourne, Jennifer Lopez, Megan Fox, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Eva Longoria. Her brand, Maria Lucia Hohan, has since grown to operate internationally.
One of Hohan's designs was recognized by the 2022 NAACP Image Awards; her dress was worn by actress Logan Browning.{{cite news|url=https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/ztqqjs/naacp-image-awards-2022-logan-browning-s-most-memorable-looks-from-the-naacp-image-awards/6hnf5d|title=NAACP Image Awards 2022: Logan Browning’s Most Memorable Looks From The NAACP Image Awards|work=BET}}
Hohan is sold by stores across the world in New York City, London, Milan, Rome, Dubai, Istanbul, São Paulo and Singapore.{{cite news|url=https://business-review.eu/news/analysis-romanians-design-for-the-stars-135392|date=April 17, 2017|title=Analysis: Romanians design for the stars|work=BR}}
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