I just found these pictures taken the day after the Miss Universe Japan competition when Riyo won. All the girls came to the office to return the Cavalli dresses that they wore at the after party.  

The office was a mess after the show with suitcases, boxes, bags everywhere…. but it was great, after a good night of sleep, to talk about the show and we laugh a lot of the mistakes, the stress that we had all came through the day before….  

Since, we meet often at events, birthday parties, designers VIP parties. Mostly Rei, Kiko, Reiko, Anna, Yuka, Maiko and Meri…. (oops Akiko, I just realized that I forgot to call you back!!!!…..)

I want you to know that you are all so precious to me, I am so gifted to get to meet and to know such incredible and talented young girls like you all. You are all in my heart, and my motivation to do my work everyday. Love you my sweeties, thank you for your warm affection always!

Riyo leaving her hotel, the Grand Hyatt Tokyo, to go shopping on Omotesando after her interview with Harper’s Bazaar. She is now on her way back to New York, but she will be back next month for 3 days again.

Top and pants, Novespazio

Bag, 「MAISON」by Valentino

Sunglasses, Gucci

Shoes, Celine

Valentino global CEO

Together with writter Erica Angyal and NUMERO Magazine Editor in Chief, Ms Ako Tanaka.

French glamouress, my dear friend Francoise (Morechand)

Fuji TV “a day in the life” (not aired yet)

Numero Tokyo- (November issue)

25 ans – (October issue)

Vogue – (October issue)

Bungeishunju -  (September Issue)

Selecta Magazine – (Sept Issue)-

Tarzan – (issue #490)

Smap Smap – (July 18th Bistro Smap)

明日11日の火曜日、理世はMTV Music Awardsがあったラスベガスから帰国し、新国立美術館で開催されるVALENTINO Haute Couture Gala Dinner にご招待を頂いています。

水曜日からは、Harper’s Bazaarから世界中での彼女のチャリティー活動について、Miss Universe Organizationを代表してインタビューがあります。

他には日経新聞、中日新聞や静岡朝日テレビからもインタビューを受ける予定です。

その後、火曜日にニューヨークへと戻るのです。

Today, Tuesday 11th, Riyo arrives directly from Las Vegas, where she was presenting at the MTV Music Awards, to attend on the same night, the VALENTINO Haute Couture Gala Dinner presentation at the Tokyo International Art Center.

On Wednesday, Riyo will be interviewed by Harper’s Bazaar about her charity work around the world, on behalf of the Miss Universe Organization.

She will also be interviewed by the Nikkei newspaper and the Chunichi newspaper. She will be interviewed by Shizoka Asahi TV

Riyo will go back to New York on Thursday morning.

PHOTOGRAPHER:   SHITOMICHI

DRESS by DOLCE & GABANNA fall/winter 07

on sale now!

backstage pictures

the entire team celebrating!

Voce team: includes photographer, make/hair/fashion stylitss, editors,

MUJ team: roston (NY headquarters), riyo, yoshiko PR, izumi, ines, asami, saeka 

my beautiful son, Ben with Vir my lovely daughter in law at home on the weekend

and NO they are not models. Ben is a music composer while Vir is a therapist for children with Autism and Down Syndrome.

Smart yound people with looks, I am so proud of them. I love babies!

Maman depuis Tokyo

Riyo with Mr World on the red carpet in Mallorca, Spain last week during the “Playing for Good” charity Gala Diner.

Riyo, Hilary and Rachel pose together at a YMI Jeans photo shoot. The photos will appear in print and outdoor advertising as part of YMI’s Holiday Campaign this Winter in the USA.