The image of the participant “Miss Universe” competition “Juri Watanabe” from Japan caused a scandal due to the use of the imperial family symbol in clothes, writes Japan Today.
On one of the defile, the girl put on the “kimono of the departed”. It was intercepted by the belt with the image of Chrysanthemum, which is considered a symbol of the imperial family.
Suit developed Israeli designer Aviad Arik (Aviad Arik). As the author explained, he was awarded the right to come up with an image for contestants in honor of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Israel. “This costume is designed to honor the incredible Fashion-culture of the Japanese district of Haradzyuk, and also give the tribute to the winner of the Eurovision contest Netta, which he read the Japanese culture, leaving in kimono on world scenes,” explained the creator.
Commentators did not like Kimono, which was close to the right left. Such kimono are designed for the dead. The kind of kimono, built in this way, has a trigger effect for people in Japan, considered specialists and added that the outfit insultes the inhabitants of the country.
In addition, the contestant downtired for tattoos on the chest, which are also considered to be taboo. Experts came to the opinion that the designer loves and respects Japanese culture, but not disassembled in it.
In the competition, the representative of India Harnaaz Sandhu defeated the competition. The Final Competition was held in the Israeli city of Eilat.