Miss Universe Japan 2021 National Costume

In honor of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Japan & Israel, i am honoured to design Miss Universe Japan’s National Costume for the 70th , Miss Universe competition. The costume is a celebration of the incredible Japanese harajuku fashion culture , and is saluting Eurovision Song Contest winner & Israeli Pop Star NETTA - who honoured the Japanese culture wearing a kimono on the world’s stage, and is a true advocate for acceptance & diversity! This elaborate dazzling costume depicts the National seal of Japan, the national flag of Japan implied in the sleeves, and the iconic maneki-neko cat, to bring good luck to Miss Universe Japan 2021 Juri Watanabe 👸🏻🇯🇵💝😻 Concept & Design by Aviad Arik Herman Design assistant: Sarit Herman Photography: Or Danon Makeup: Adir Shmuel Wig: Osi Sagi Videography: Shir Musan Music: Tomer Adaddi Special Thanks to National Theatre of Israel ’Habima’ for the support