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Hanae Mori Vital Type:The 100th Anniversary of Birth
Iwami Art Museum
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Hanae Mori
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Hanae Mori’s birth, we are pleased to present the first large-scale retrospective since her passing.
Beginning her career in 1950’s, Mori flourished as a designer while also fulfilling the roles of wife and mother. During Japan’s period of rapid postwar economic growth, she rose to prominence through her work on film costumes. Balancing a thriving professional life with family responsibilities, she became a pioneering figure of a new generation of women.
In 1961, Mori introduced a new way of living that she called the “Vital Type”—a vibrant, dedicated, and forward-looking woman, reflecting her own approach to life. She enjoyed international success, making her debut in New York in 1965 and in Paris in 1977. Throughout her life, she remained deeply devoted to creation.
Not only was she the first Japanese designer to successfully establish her brand on the international stage, but she also worked to elevate fashion literacy in Japan by launching fashion magazines and documenting shows. Her commitment to showcasing the craftsmanship of Japanese textiles and artisans through her work helped communicate Japan’s refined technical skill and aesthetic values to the world.
This exhibition explores Mori’s philosophy of life and creativity through approximately 400 works, including haute couture dresses, photographs, and archival materials.
Beginning her career in 1950’s, Mori flourished as a designer while also fulfilling the roles of wife and mother. During Japan’s period of rapid postwar economic growth, she rose to prominence through her work on film costumes. Balancing a thriving professional life with family responsibilities, she became a pioneering figure of a new generation of women.
In 1961, Mori introduced a new way of living that she called the “Vital Type”—a vibrant, dedicated, and forward-looking woman, reflecting her own approach to life. She enjoyed international success, making her debut in New York in 1965 and in Paris in 1977. Throughout her life, she remained deeply devoted to creation.
Not only was she the first Japanese designer to successfully establish her brand on the international stage, but she also worked to elevate fashion literacy in Japan by launching fashion magazines and documenting shows. Her commitment to showcasing the craftsmanship of Japanese textiles and artisans through her work helped communicate Japan’s refined technical skill and aesthetic values to the world.
This exhibition explores Mori’s philosophy of life and creativity through approximately 400 works, including haute couture dresses, photographs, and archival materials.
Schedule | Sep 20 (Sat) 2025-Dec 1 (Mon) 2025 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥1300, University Students ¥600, High School Students and Under free. | ||||
| Website | https://www.grandtoit.jp/en/museum/exhibition/special-exhibition_hanae_mori_vital_type_the_100th_anniversary_of_birth/ | ||||
| Venue | Iwami Art Museum | ||||
| Location | 5-15 Ariake-cho, Masuda-shi, Shimane 698-0022 | ||||
| Access | 15 minute walk from Masuda Station on the JR Yamaguchi and Sanin Main lines; From Masuda Station on the JR Yamaguchi and Sanin Main lines, take the Iwami Kotsu bus and get off at Grand Toit Mae. The venue is 1 minute walk from there. | ||||
| Phone | 0856-31-1860 | ||||
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