Hanae Mori

Important Dates in her life

January 8, 1926 - Born

1951 - Career Start

1960 - Met Coco Chanel

1977 - Became member of the Chambre Syndicale de la haute couture

July 7, 2004 - Retirement

Hanae Mori was one the famous and designer in the 1970's who bought japanese fashion in the international circle.

She became known for her silk chiffon tulip and lotus print gowns which was worn by many celebrities including Many famous celebriries like Ashraf Pahlavi - Iran's Princess, Princess Grace - Monaco, Japan's crown princess Michiko.

Her fashion were shipped to many countries like canada, usa, USSR, Iran, India and many european countries. She was also famous for making many designs of uniforms of business firms.

She never chased the fashion but created her own fashion using silk material particularly chiffon. Her belief was to create feminine elegance than exposure in short minis and pants.

During her show in USA New York she was showered with praises and her long sleeves dress remindful of japanese Kimono for young girls became very famous.