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IN SOCAL,
Siebel has to have the Hollywood-actress look, one which she accomplishes
while staying true to her globally minded principles. When asked
about her favourite labels, it is not dissimilar to reading one
of the more varied issues of Lucire, even if she only has
a few pieces from the following: Helen Yarmak (the Russian designer
known for her sumptuous designs), Trosman Churba (Argentina), Karen
Millen (UK), Chloé, Marc Jacobs,
Alicia Mugetti (Argentina), Balenciaga, Shanghai Tang (China), Jean
Paul Gaultier, Polo Ralph Lauren and Laundry. ‘Oh, and I love Chanel
but I don’t currently have anything in Chanel.’
Her wardrobe is essentially a very eclectic collection
from her travelling. She does not buy labels, rather the look. Oftentimes,
she couldn’t tell what labels her clothes bear. ‘I love colours
and materials although I do have a lot of black in my closet—it’s
just easy to put colour on top of it.’
However, she recommends investing in timeless
basics. ‘By basics, I mean a good pant suit, fun black party dress,
black knee high boots, khakis, white blouse, Seven jeans, polo shirt,
etc.
‘Polo Ralph Lauren is one of my favourite designers,
although upscale, when it comes to investing in basics that are
quality and classics. Of course, you can get much of those items
cheaper like at the Gap, which I now love since I can’t afford Polo
on my low acting income. Accessories are also a must, to dress up
or down certain outfits, especially when travelling.’
She has become more casual since arriving in Los
Angeles to pursue her acting career. Her agents advised her to dress
down: ‘less sophisticate, more jeans and flip-flops,’ she recalled,
noting that she had become extremely comfortable with the look.
But she still enjoys the dressing-up. ‘It is fun
wearing something special from your travels—it brings back so many
memories and I suppose that is my playing different parts and roles
and keeping connected to other cultures.’
In this photographic feature, Siebel shows both
her eclectic and timeless sides. While she was somewhat nervous,
she more than made up for it by being very accommodating. The dog
in the photographs is hers, not one that we found or borrowed as
a prop. What we noticed during the shoot was that despite being
so driven, Siebel exhibits an unassuming very down-to-earth manner,
and was flattered about getting the attention.
 IEBEL
HAS KEPT her sights on the planet while working as an actress.
Many who have been exposed to greater global issues at a young age
often do, finding ways to incorporate them in their careers.
‘I lived all over the world trying to make [it]
a better place, by helping to do the following: reduce poverty and
violence, eliminate threats to the environment and conserve our
most biologically rich ecosystems, and support women’s rights and
empowerment in addition to the education of children.
‘I personally think that I have as much if not
more to offer Hollywood than someone who has lived here their entire
life. Having had real-life experiences all over the world, I believe
I am a shoo-in to play a breadth of diverse, international characters.
‘To have a career like that of Cate Blanchett,
Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, etc., would be a dream come true. But
Hollywood needs to determine that for themselves.’
As far as we are concerned, the decision for Hollywood
is not a tough one. •
Jack Yan is founding publisher of Lucire.
Devin Colvin is entertainment editor of Lucire. Jon Moe is
a New York-based celebrity photographer.
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‘I lived all over the
world trying to make [it] a better place, by helping to do the following:
reduce poverty and violence, eliminate threats to the environment
and conserve our most biologically rich ecosystems, and
support women’s rights and empowerment in addition to the education
of children’
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