Chanel – Catwalk – Elle – Vogue – Fashion shows
In October 2014, Nana Komatsu made the cover of Kimono Hime issue 12, a mook published by Shodensha. It included 11 gorgeous full page photographs of the model wearing kimono. The Kimono Princess mook is still available from various online stores like Amazon Japan or CD Japan.
Sources: The Qoo 1 – The Qoo 2 + direct scans from the magazine.
Official pics, Nylon TV clip and screencaps from Nylon Japan, April 2015.
Chanel‘s 2016-2017 ‘Métiers d’Art Collection – Paris Cosmopolite Show’ was to be held in Tokyo on May 31, 2017. Prior to the event, Chanel Official released two clips featuring House Ambassador Nana Komatsu filmed at the Ritz Hotel in Paris and visiting Chanel’s workshops.
Sources: Madame Figaro Japan – The Fashion Spot – Chanel France Facebook
Renowned photographer (and director) Mika Ninagawa has worked several times with Nana Komatsu. Here is a selection of three remarkable photo sessions: for MGirl in 2014, Lumine in 2015 and Vogue Taiwan in 2016.
In February and March 2012, department store Shibuya 109 opened 23 new stores as part of their renovation scheme. One of them, ‘Against’, presented a ladies’ wear collection designed by Masonic Design Office Ltd (メソニックデザインオフィス). Model was 16-year-old Nana Komatsu.
Sources: Tokyu press release – Yoimachi
In January 2018, Cosmopolitan China issued three different editions of the magazine, one with Chinese model Dilireba, one with Korean star Suzy Bae and another one with Nana Komatsu. The editors issued the following statement (translated): “These three ladies were chosen not just for their beauty and popularity but are also proving their skills through their projects“.
Sources: Cosmo Weibo – Socosmo
Bella Taiwan Cover Story featuring actress and model Nana Komatsu, released on July 15, 2019. Photographer: Primol Xue – Film: JiunShan
