Yumi Katsura

Yumi Katsura
桂 由美
Born(1930-04-24)24 April 1930
Tokyo, Empire of Japan[1]
Died26 April 2024(2024-04-26) (aged 94)
Tokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Alma materKyoritsu Women's University
Occupation(s)Fashion designer, bridal fashion
Notable workPope John Paul II’s Easter vestments, 1993[2]
Spouse
Yoshito Yuki
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(m. 1972; died 1990)​
Websitewww.yumikatsuracouture.com

Yumi Katsura (桂 由美, Katsura Yumi, 24 April 1930 – 26 April 2024) was a Japanese fashion designer, who is best known for designing wedding dresses.[2][3] She was active in the fashion industry for over five decades, and her work has been featured in various fashion shows and events. Katsura's designs are known for their unique blend of traditional Japanese techniques and French savoir-faire.[2][4]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c Bobb, Brooke (2 May 2018). "This Is How Pope John Paul II's 1993 Easter Mass Vestment Was Made". Vogue. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
  3. ^ Times, The Japan (29 July 2023). "tag". The Japan Times. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
  4. ^ euronews staff (11 July 2018). "World couture in Paris". euronews.com. Retrieved 29 August 2022.