For a month, twice a week, Kurara has been visiting the WHITEWHITE DENTAL CLINIC in Ebisu or Shinjuku . Step by step they have prepared Kurara’s smile and it is finished, perfect and sparkling!

Kurara’s dentist Satoko Ishi (DDS) is the dentist of many celebrities in Tokyo and she did an amazing work on Kurara.

Satoko told Kurara that she absolutely has to drink 2 liters of Evian per dayin between meals because it contains so much calcium and magnesium, so important to have beautiful teeths. Kurara told me that she actually drinks the 2 liters and that since then she lost 3 kilos without any diet, just because it cleaned up her metabolism. Actually I started myself and already I can tell the difference, I feel very good.

Merci Merci Satoko, her teeths are perfect now and she is so happy!
domo aligato gozaimashita!
we love you at MUJ!

I really recommend the clinic, you can call to make an appointment with Satoko san at 03-3442-4109 (tell them my name and you might get a discount!)
see www.whitewhite.jp, they are the best for whitening treatment with soft laser.

NOVESPAZIO 1°primo

by Japanese designer Noboru Yamafuji

http://www.vogue.co.jp/fashion/shows/06awrtw/tokyo/novespazio/

She chose a stylish and chic look for her interview with the judges. I see something that an editor of a fashion magazine would wear for an interview.

She will do her interview in English. She rehearsed with me today and I was amazed by what she decieded to say and how sexy-classy-sharp she was when she spoke. I am so proud of her!

Two weeks ago, Kurara chose her evening gown, “the one” that she will wear for her competition on stage. Absolutely spectacular!

The gown was actually a grand finale dress for the last collections in Paris, NY, Milano and Tokyo, and has been photographed in Vogue in the 4 countries.

Today we said goodbye because tomorrow I will be going to the South of France in our home with my sons for the summer. But from July 20th to the 25th I will be going to Los Angeles for the National Directors meeting and to see Kurara. I know she will do so good and I can’t wait to see everyone again like every year.

A bientot depuis la France,
Hasta luego,
Sayonara!

designed by creator Yoshiyuki Ogata.

“Kacchuu of Kohagi (the armor of KOHAGI)”
Kacchuu was originally used as a protective body armor for Japanese warriors heading off into battle. But as women were considered ineffective in war, there was no such thing as female armor.

However, times have changed, and the role of women in society today is also very different. The number of women full of passion, who carry out a greater number of social roles than men are increasing, and this costume was specially commissioned to symbolize those women who live each day with strength and dignity.

This work of art was designed by the artist Yuichi Miyagawa, and created under the supervision of the “Kohagi” brand designer Yoshiyuki Ogata.

This project was met with objection by one craftsman in particular, who angrily refused the proposal with the words: “How could I possibly take on such a preposterous assignment?!”

The most important thing about the design was that it should not detract from a woman’s femininity. In fact, the hard iron of the armor upon soft skin should accentuate and even emphasize female sensuality. The theme of the costume is “Sensuality which springs from strength and dignity”.

Just like the traditional armor, steel was used in its construction, and thick cotton fabric was used on the forearms and shins to give a sporty look. The chain mail thigh guards are made from fishnet stockings, boldly expressing the eroticism of modern Japanese city women.

Taking into account the concept of Miss Universe, it can be said that this costume is an object of brutality that defies history and tradition. However, it cannot be denied that it expresses the strength and beauty of women today. We firmly believe that not only will this be the most symbolic costume on display at Miss Universe, but also that this “Kohagi” armour truly captures the spirit of everything which Kurara aims to showcase.

Kurara tries on the dresses that designer Yoshiki Hishinuma had prepared for her at his design studio in Ebisu yesterday.
Pretty dress flattering and fresh. She will wear it at the Universal Studio visit with high white Loewe boots.

The designer loves Kurara because she is always laughing and playing. She always make a special interpretation of his designs, she is fun to work with.

Pretty dress to wear with white pants and gold shoes

Kurara wears Marijoli’s jewlery prepared by the designer. Also, Miss Swtizerland is wearing her designs. Coincidently Japan and Switzerland will be roomates in LA.

Kurara tries on the dresses that designer Yoshiki Hishinuma had prepared for her at his design studio in Ebisu yesterday.

our gladiator queen! She albolutely loves this dress. She will wear it with gold lather lace shoes at a cocktail party.

This dress looks like the “gladiatorlook” that McQueen presented at his spring summer fashion show in London, but Yoshiki had created first.

Kurara tries on the dresses that designer Yoshiki Hishinuma had prepared for her at his design studio in Ebisu yesterday.

Mickey Mouse goes to Hollywood… Kurara’s chose this gown for the welcome dinner. She will wear it with red platform YSL shoes

our glamazone kickboxer!

Kurara tries on the dresses that designer Yoshiki Hishinuma had prepared for her at his design studio in Ebisu yesterday.

She will wear this dress for the pool party on July 9th, with black & silver Jimmy Choo fabulous shoes.

with gorgeous meiko and Asami

Sayuri

2006 finalists Rie, Sayuri and Eri dacing on the bar with 2 Japanese socialites!