Empress Masako's Fashion and Style Part 1: May 2019 -

[Jackswife]

It looks like a nice mulberry or burgundy shade on my monitor: she looks great in it!

 

[Emmily]

Beautiful color and suit!

 

[Prisma]

Additional photos of Empress Masako's recent clothes:

The 40th anniversary ceremony of the National Rehabilitation Center for Disabled People and the National Occupational Rehabilitation Center on January 22:

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Day 14 of New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on January 25:

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International symposium on water and culture on February 3:

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[Ista]

The Empress is looking wonderful. I've already commented on the exquisite kimono she wore to the sumo tournament, but it really is spectacular.

The shawl collar on the claret colored suit she wore to the water and culture symposium is especially interesting: it has a little extra detail to it that is not the usual shawl collar, and adds both style and interest to what would otherwise be a fairly standard, although extremely well cut, suit. Whoever is designing her clothing is doing a wonderful job, and I'm looking forward to seeing more.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Masako always looks perfect in kimonos! She is very elegant and refined.

 

[iceflower]

Masako lovely in light blue at the 'Entering the New Reign of Reiwa Era' exhibition at the Museum of the Imperial Collections on February 10:



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[Ista]

Masako looks really lovely in this. The necklines on the blouse and the jacket are very becoming, and the addition of the necklace is just the right touch. I love that she wears pant suits often, she always looks wonderful in them.

 

[iceflower]

Empress Masako looking good in royal blue at the International Orchid and Flower Show at the Tokyo Dome today, February 14:



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[Emmily]

Very pretty color on Empress Masako!

 

[eya]

Empress Masako at the celebrations of the 60th Birthday of Emperor Naruhito

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And at the official picture

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[Al_bina]

Empress Masako at the celebrations of the 60th Birthday of Emperor Naruhito

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The belt with a bow is more appropriate for much younger ladies. The fabric and pattern are nice.

 

[Ista]

Empress Masako at the celebrations of the 60th Birthday of Emperor Naruhito

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And at the official picture

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Peach is an excellent color on the Empress, and the fabric itself is lovely; I'm not sure about the styling.

The soft blue of the pant suit is very flattering on Masako, and I like the print of the scarf or blouse. I like the little detail of the contrasting texture of the fabric on lapel and cuffs.

 

[Lady Marlboro]

I have a slightly off topic question for those who know more about Japanese culture than I do. Why are the official birthday, anniversary etc pictures taken in front of what appears to be a pegboard wall? It is very neutral but not the most attractive background. It looks like the same board that my dad always had in his workshop with hooks in it to hang tools and stuff. I am referring to the picture where the Emperor and Empress are sitting on the couch.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Masako looks very elegant on both occasions but am not sure about the belt with her dress. I agree that it looks a little juvenile for her and odd with the style of gown.

 

[rominet09]

The other pink dress in the picture is much more modern and prettier.

 

[fabaunty]

Hardly juvenile , the dress is appropriate , unfussy , regal.

 

[eya]

Empress Masako talked with the ministry officials and National Council of Elderly Welfare Facilities about COVID19 measure at Akasaka Palace on 23 June


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[Prisma]

Briefing with representatives from welfare facilities for people with disabilities on July 3.

 

[Alouette]

I love her pearl jewelry. It looks beautiful on her.

 

[eya]

Empress Masako attend a memorial service marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Tokyo today 15 August

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[Prisma]

Empress Masako repeated a dotted dress and white jacket for a meeting with members of Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers on September 18. She wore the outfit in Niigata Prefecture last September.

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Last year:
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[Prisma]

Empress Masako wore a white worship dress to Meiji Shrine's 100th anniversary on October 28

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[Prisma]

Empress Masako at Rikkoshi-no-Rei ceremonies on November 8

Kouchiki (little cloak), nagabakama (formal version of hakama) and osuberakashi hairstyle for the morning Rikkoshi-Senmei-no-gi ceremony:
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afternoon Choken-no-Gi ceremony:
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[REAL COUNTESS]

Fantastic look for both ceremonies.

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

I love seeing the Japanese royals in their traditional dress! And Masako is just as beautiful without it, too.

 

[Prisma]

Empress Masako repeated an orange-golden outfit for the Japanese Parliament's 130th anniversary ceremony on November 29:

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[Prisma]

Empress Masako repeated a golden dress and jacket to meet "Person of Cultural Merit" recipients on December 3:

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[eya]

This color is great to her! Very elegant!!

 

[HereditaryPrincess]

Love that colour on Masako, she looks gorgeous.

 

[Prisma]

57th birthday photos (taken on December 3)

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