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Mori, Hanae was born in 1926 in Muikaichi, Shimane, Japan.
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Hanae Mori
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Hanae Mori, Japanese fashion designer. Recipient Neiman Marcus award, 1973, Purple Ribbon, Government of Japan, 1988, La Croix Chevalier des Arts et Lettres, Government of France, 1984, Legion of Honor, 1989, Officer, 2002. Adviser Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Tokyo; member overseas board Boston Symphony Orchestra; member various cultural committees, Tokyo. Member Chambre Syndicale de Haute Couture Parisienne.
Education
Bachelor in Literature, Tokyo Women's Christian College, 1947.
Career
President, founder, designer Hanae Mori Group, New York City, since 1951. President Mito Arts Foundation, Japan, 1998. Uniform designer Japan Airlines, Tokyo, 1967, 70, 73.
Costume designer Monaco Ballet, 1976, Paris Opera Ballet, 1986, (opera) Madame Butterfly at La Scala, Milan, 1985, Electra, Salzburg Festival, 1996. Wedding dress designer Princess Masako, 1993. Released signature fragrance Hanae Mori, 1995, Hanae Mori Haute Couture, Hanae Mori Homme.
Membership
Adviser Ministry of Cultural Affairs, Tokyo. Member overseas board Boston Symphony Orchestra. Member various cultural committees, Tokyo.
Member Chambre Syndicale de Haute Couture Parisienne.
Interests
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Married Ken Mori, May 1947. Children: Akira, Kei.
Awards
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Recipient Neiman Marcus award, 1973, Purple Ribbon, Government of Japan, 1988, La Croix Chevalier des Arts et Lettres, Government of France, 1984, Legion of Honor, 1989, Officer, 2002.Recipient Neiman Marcus award, 1973, Purple Ribbon, Government of Japan, 1988, La Croix Chevalier des Arts et Lettres, Government of France, 1984, Legion of Honor, 1989, Officer, 2002.