Japanese Designer Hanae Mori Dies At 96

Hanae Mori, a pioneering Japanese fashion designer known for her “East meets West”-inspired creations, passed away on August 11

her home in Tokyo due to old age, her office announced on Thursday. She was 96. The first Japanese person

classified as a legitimate “haute couture” designer in Paris in 1977 was the fashion pioneer famed for her butterfly theme.

classified as a legitimate “haute couture” designer in Paris in 1977 was the fashion pioneer famed for her butterfly theme.