Kiko Arai

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Balmain S/S 2018 Paris



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Paco Rabanne S/S 2018 Paris



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Carven S/S 2018


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Photo: Alessandro Garofalo / Indigital.tv

How a Miss Japan Became the Newest Member of the Balmain Army
By Janelle Okwodu

Olivier Rousteing may have brought back several supermodels of the early aughts for today’s Balmain show, but there was still room for fresh talent on his runway. Joining Natalia Vodianova, Natasha Poly, and a host of established models was Balmain first-timer Kiko Arai, a Japanese rising star who has been making the rounds at fashion month’s prestige collections. At 26, Arai isn’t the typical teenage new face, which feels rather refreshing. As the winner of the Miss Japan pageant in 2012, she is already well-known back home in Osaka, but she decided to make the jump into high fashion on the advice of her sister Hisae. “My elder sister, who was also modeling, had inspired me,” says Arai, who grew up immersed in tennis. “[Before being scouted,] I had concentrated on being a representative player on my university’s team—one of the top teams in Osaka—everyone was surprised by my change from sporty girl to fashion girl!”

Friends and family may have been shocked, but this season, Arai has proven herself essential to labels like Calvin Klein and Prada. Skilled at transforming into whatever form the designers dream up, she’s gone from playing an outlandish Queen of Hearts at Dolce & Gabbana to prim and polished at Lanvin. Embodying these different moods isn’t easy, but Arai enjoys the process. “It’s been challenging for me to deliver the 100 percent—or more than that—of what the team desires, but that’s why it’s so exciting when the team is satisfied by my performance,” says Arai, explaining that she is drawn to the breadth of creativity fashion lets her express. “I like the freedom! There are no rules. Everyone has their own style and philosophy for their work.”

Currently, Arai keeps busy even when she’s off duty by working with her family’s charity foundation on events to benefit Cambodian orphans and learning the ins and outs of photography with a good old-fashioned film camera. She’d like her career to reflect the variety she values in her personal life. Like her favorite models Candice Swanepoel and Sui He, she hopes to balance working with luxury giants and the fun stuff. “[I love] watching video of the Victoria’s Secret runway!” says Arai. This season, she’s picked up a few tips from the VS supermodel squad, including how to handle mishaps like a pro. “Always show your passion and energy from eyes. [Once,] my leg was cramping right before when I went on the runway, but I successfully walked through it,” she says. “I’m sure my gait looked strange, but I made it!” Spoken like a true professional.

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Acne Studios S/S 2018 Paris



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Givenchy S/S 2018


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Exciting to see a Japanese model other than Chiharu in top shows! :cool2: She is stunning.

 

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Models.com Top Newcomers: 1st Season

Kiko Arai

Can’t get enough of Kiko! This Miss Japan proposition (she won in 2012) was held in high regard for her debut season. She regimented her appearances to Calvin Klein, Prada, Dolce and Gabbana, Lanvin, Balmain and Givenchy, leaving us totally wanting more.

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Meet the Breakout Model Class of Spring 2018

Kiko Arai

Hometown: Osaka, Japan
Highlights: Balmain, Givenchy, Prada, Calvin Klein
As a former Miss Japan, Kiko Arai is used to a little pageantry, but fashion month provided her with a new form of expression. Equally at home in minimalism or decadent design, Arai’s versatility helped win her the ultimate modeling prizes—a standout show in every city and repeat work with some of the most selective casting directors around.

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Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda - Tokyo
October 7, 2018


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I love her! She's got a cool look. Hoping she'll star in Ck campaign next as she is their exclusive.

 

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These are the new faces to know for S/S 18
By Bojana Kozarevic

Kiko Arai at Milk Management

As well as walking Raf Simons's sophomore Calvin Klein show, Kiko has stalked the catwalk for Prada, Paco Rabanne, Balmain, Givenchy and more. Wowwee. Hailing from Japan and now a global citizen travelling the world, Kiko says, "I felt privileged to be so supported by our industry." Alongside modelling, Kiko also works alongside her sister and her charity 3HeartsFoundation.org. "I'm very inspired by my sister Hisae. She has spent so many years giving her time and energy to help the children of South East Asia. She inspires me to work to help improve the children's quality of life in Cambodia." Her highlight of this season? "The music by Surkin during the Paco Rabanne show was so much fun! I almost started to dance on the catwalk ;-)."

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ELLE JAPAN NOV. 2017
'Burberry the New Classic'
Ph: Yasutomo Ebisu
Stylist: Mana Yamamoto
Hair: Asashi
Makeup: Uda





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VOGUE JAPAN JAN. 2018
'Alta Moda per le Strade di Tokyo'
Ph: Luca & Alessandro Morelli
Stylist: Tsuyoshi Noguchi
Hair: Katsuya Kamo
Makeup: Haruka Tazaki
Nails: Naolo Takano





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G.V.G.V SS18 - Tokyo (O)




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Coach S/S 2018 Ad Campaign

Stuart Vevers - Designer
Steven Meisel - Photographer
Fabien Baron - Director
Karl Templer - Fashion Editor/Stylist
Guido Palau - Hair Stylist
Pat McGrath - Makeup Artist
Ashley Brokaw - Casting Director
Gisele Fox - Model
Hannah Motler - Model
Honza Stiborek - Model
Kiko Arai - Model
Léa Julian - Model
Lorna Foran - Model
Nisaa Pouncey - Model





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