Japanese fashion designer Hana Mori, “known aslady butterflyHe died aged 96 for his butterfly motifs and for becoming the first Japanese person to consider himself an official “haute couture” designer in Paris in 1977, his studio reported on Thursday.

Mori, who gained international recognition for “East meets West(East meets West), died August 11, adding his work, which provides no further details.

He was born in the western Japanese province. fat In 1926, Mori moved to Tokyo, where she developed her career and even dressed the Japanese empress. masako At the wedding show in 1993.

The Japanese tailor opened his first studio, Hiyoshiya, in Tokyo at the age of 25. ShinjukuHe pioneered the industry by designing costumes for hundreds of films in the 1950s.

He made his first parade abroad in 1965. new YorkShe attracted attention by combining traditional Japanese kimono designs with Western-style dresses under the title “East Meets West”.

Twelve years later, he opened a haute couture salon. ParisHe became the first Japanese person to be part of the Chambre syndicate de la couture parisienne, thus officially recognized as a haute couture designer.

Mori also designed uniforms for the company’s stewardesses. Japan Airlines (JAL) introduced the miniskirt as well as the official uniform of the Japanese delegation at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

Her star design was the butterfly that appeared on many of her outfits, earning her the nickname “Madame Butterfly”, an opera for which she designed costumes throughout her career, as well as operas like “Elektra.” or ballets and musicals such as Japanese productions “Cinderella” anyone “avoid“.

Among her clients was the Princess as well as dressing the Empress Masako. grace of Monaco and other celebrities resulted in him receiving Japan’s Purple Ribbon Medal of Honor, the highest cultural award given for significant contributions to the world of arts, sports and technology.

In 1989 Mori also Legion of Honor The French, the highest privilege in this country, and awarded for merit in the civil or military field to French or foreign citizens.

Mori’s death comes days after the film’s release. death Issey Miyake, 84, who is also a Japanese designer, is known worldwide for her creations that combine Japanese tradition with avant-garde materials and cuts.

Mori already withdraw moneyBesides her perfume brand, which is still active and made in France, she ran some shops in Tokyo’s famous Harajuku fashion district.