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Western fashion creators embrace ‘Geisha’ style

December 20, 2005 by Christina Jones  
Filed under Beauty, Beauty News, Style

This is a great article about the effects of “Memoirs of a Geisha” on beauty and fashion this year, from the Salt Lake Tribune:

It’s certainly not the first time that the West has borrowed Eastern styles, but a number of the fashion and beauty looks that credit the new film ”Memoirs of a Geisha” as inspiration are quite literal in their translation.

Banana Republic, in conjunction with Sony Pictures, launched a line of kimono-style, sash-tie tops and dresses. Fresh, a skin-care and cosmetics company, has its own ”Geisha” line that touts rice- and sake-based products. And Icon, an accessories manufacturer, printed actual film scenes onto purses and cosmetic bags.

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3 Responses to “Western fashion creators embrace ‘Geisha’ style”
  1. Tammy says:

    How funny is this. I just blogged about this same movie a few days ago (http://www.jewelry-weblog.com/50226711/memoirs_of_a_geisha_fashion_trends.php) Hey, great minds think a like!

  2. Yes they do :) Lots of beautiful things going on in that movie to talk about!

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  1. [...] I just read an article this morning and posted it on eBeautyDaily about the influence of the movie, Memoirs of a Geisha, on beauty and fashion this upcoming year.  There was an interesting blurb in it from one of the stars of the movie, that you might be interested in: Japanese actress Kaori Momoi plays ‘’Mother” – a harsh older woman who embraces the superficial side of the geisha beauty routine but not the spiritual. In real life, Momoi is 54, has smooth skin, and is spokeswoman for the SK-II brand of cosmetics. She’s considered a fashion leader in Japan.    ’’Rob [Marshall] asked me not to look too young in the film. I used pancake and even ash-colored powder to age me,’’ she explains.    Asian skin is often noted for its smoothness and age-defying look. ‘’It’s said in Japan that white skin covers your seven flaws,’’ Momoi  says with a laugh. ‘’I’m very aware of my skin and I take care of it. In L.A., people laugh because everyone wants a tan.’’    She says many of the people on the ‘’Geisha’’ set asked for her beauty secrets.    ’’When I wake up, I like to take a sauna with steam,’’ she says. I would like to take one too!  Ugh! Filed under: 8 Weeks To Optimum Health and Week 5 Comments: [...]



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