The National Art Center, Tokyo "100 Years of Birth: Hidee Mori, Vital Type"

The National Art Center, Tokyo will hold the first retrospective exhibition after the death of Eie Hanae Morimori, who became the first Asian to become a full member of Paris Haute Couture and a leading figure in Japan's fashion, in the spring of 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of her birth.
Starting her career in the 1950s, Mori initially rose to prominence through the production of film costumes. In Japan during the period of high economic growth after the war, the appearance of having a family and accomplishing great social work as a designer has attracted attention as a pioneer of a new image of women. In such a situation, Mori proposed a new character image called "Vital Type" in the magazine "Soen" in 1961. His cheerful and unwilling appearance overlapped with Mori's way of life after that. Since his debut in the New York Collection in 1965, he has continued to work not only in Japan but also around the world until his later years.
Through approximately 400 items, including haute couture dresses, materials, and works that will be exhibited for the first time, this exhibition reveals the full picture of forest manufacturing. It will be a unique opportunity to not only express yourself as a designer, but also to get closer to the fundamentals of life and creation.

【Event Overview】
Dates: April 15, 2026 (Wed) ~ July 6, 2026 (Mon)
Closed: Every Tuesday *Open on Tuesday, May 5

Hours: 10:00~18:00 until 20:00 every Friday and Saturday
　　　　　　　　*Admission is until 30 minutes before closing.

Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo Special Exhibition Room 1E (7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8558)

Organizers: The National Art Center, Tokyo, TV Asahi, Tokyo Shimbun

Special cooperation: Hidee Mori Office

Planning cooperation: Shimane Prefectural Iwami Museum of Art

Contact: 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial)