![]() ![]() The writer of a 1990 Vogue article on Japanese fashion quoted Mori, “the high priestess of Japanese conservative fashion,” as saying that “the whole Japanese concept of beauty is based on refined hiding, or concealment, of things.” While always maintaining a sense of propriety, Mori had a larger and more generous mission, one that opened doors for many others. But if there was a sense of correctness in her work, there was also hidden strength. She liked to say she was her husband’s employee, for example. Nonetheless, she remained a product of her time: She was conservative in dress and in certain ways of being. Mori’s arc, as Robert Trumbell noted in The New York Times, is a post-war Japanese success story. It was her gift to create beautifully made clothes that had the allure of the “other” for both Western and Eastern women alike. “I cannot force ladies to wear kimono, but I can create the atmosphere of the kimono,” she said in 1983. Besides using Japanese motifs, she worked with silk, and used kimono fabrics in her work even as the kimono was less worn. Photographed by Gianni Penati, Vogue, October 1, 1969 I hope everyone had a great weekend! Back to the grind….Model wearing a red and black chiffon toga by Hanae Mori. As for the fragrance, I would personally take a pass – unless you find the scent to-die-for, reapplying constantly is kind of a hassle and a terrible waste of money! I think if you have less sensitive skin than I, you might really enjoy the body washes, if you can get your hands on them. Also, it seems you can’t order the fragrance online in Canada…damn restrictions! On Sephora‘s website they no longer carry the body wash…but it’s still available at. Price of the body wash is $20USD and the rollerball was $19USD. ![]() At least it’s travel-friendly so I can reapply often, but at this rate it will be gone in a couple months. The staying power of the fragrance leaves MUCH to be desired I find it dissipates on me within an hour or two. Since I was on a major spree, I grabbed the rollerball version of the scent and have been enjoying it – the scent at least. Instantly I was drawn to the Vanilla Grapefruit scent (notes are: sparkling grapefruit, crisp sandalwood, lime, and Madagascar vanilla), which reminds me strongly of Hanae Mori’s ‘Butterfly’, which I wore all last summer. When I visited Sephora last week, for some reason I was compelled to smell the Lavanilla fragrances just out of idle curiosity. It doesn’t strip my skin of moisture, to be sure, but I think all the botanicals and extracts are too much for my sensitive skin. Sadly, I immediately felt itchy and uncomfortable once I applied it to my skin, and even rinsing thoroughly didn’t help matters – my eczema flares every time I use it. Even more disappointing, I had high hopes that due to the natural aspects of the wash, that it wouldn’t irritate my eczema and leave my skin feeling comfortable rather than dry. It’s described as an ‘exotic blend of fresh coconut oil, Tahitian tiare flower, and warm Madagascar vanilla,’ and unfortunately for this non-floral loving gal, I get more flower power than vanilla coconut. The scent, while definitely not ‘fake’ smelling, isn’t really all that pleasant either. Unfortunately, for all the great reasons to love the product, I was left disappointed with both the scent and the gentleness of the body wash. TOKYO (AP) Designer Hanae Mori, known for her elegant signature butterfly motifs, numerous cinema fashions and the wedding gown of Japans empress, has died, her office said Thursday. When my Sephora package came, I eagerly hopped in the shower to try it out. Runway Remembering Hanae Mori, the First Asian Designer Invited to the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture By Laird Borrelli-Persson AugHanae Mori pictured on August 1st, 1973. ![]() Additionally, the brand touts ‘all-natural’ ingredients and is ‘free of harsh and possibly toxic chemicals,’ using coconut oil to gently cleanse the skin, and cocoa seed & shea butters and olive oil to keep skin hydrated, among a host of other good-for-your-skin ingredients. The description of the scent sounded right up my alley – I love anything coconut scented, and I’m often drawn to fragrances with notes of vanilla, so – match made in heaven! I read some reviews that said the fragrance wasn’t cloying or fake-smelling, which sounded promising as well. Last month, I ordered the Vanilla Coconut body wash from Lavanilla. ![]()
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