It's been 20 years since the moment when I knew she was going to hit it big, and she's made so many miracles happen, left so many foot prints.
Komuro Tetsuya
Music producer
As an entertainer, as a woman, you were yourself. You have always looked ahead and moved forward, and I have nothing but feelings of respect and gratitude.
Takeuchi Nanako
Singer
She has always been a hard worker, but she would never want to show it in front of others. She would confront everything head-on, and that's what I really respected about her.
Miyauchi Reina
Singer
When the TK Family gathered and sang together, she was the only one shining. She had a wonderful presence.
Kahala Tomomi
Singer
I am the same age as Amuro-san and I respect her strength, she can sing and dance, she's cute, she's got style, I suppose there will not be anyone like her again.
Mochida Kaori
Singer
I think the whole reason I wanted to sing while dancing is that I longed to be like the person named Namie Amuro. (...) She was really a woman everyone aspired to be like.
Koda Kumi
Singer
When I stood in front of you I wasn't able to say anything... but you were my idol when I was young and I think that from here on, your amazing performance will always remain in my memories.
BoA
Singer
Keep shining, keep inspiring us, and most importantly keep smiling, my barbie !
Jolin Tsai
Singer
You are our hero. I hope that lots of happiness will come to you for your future.
Matsuda Ritsuko
Singer
About Toi et Moi
Toi et Moi was created in 1997 under the name "Namie Amuro in French". It evolved into 3 different versions before becoming a gallery in 2011 (v4). The Final Version has been launched in September 2018 to pay homage to Amuro Namie's career and celebrate her retirement. It will keep being updated with more contents and archives.
Did you know that Amuro Namie's metallic dress for Final Space was inspired by Paco Rabanne? Stylist Noda Akira drew his inspiration from the Spanish designer's 1966 collection 'Twelve Unwearable Dresses'. This experimental work - dresses made of aluminium, metal or rhodoid plates - definitely left its mark on fashion. In 2014, Dolce & Gabbana even paid tribute to it for its Spring collection... that Amuro also happened to wear in Vogue Taiwan!![]()
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Paco Rabanne's metallic dresses can now be found in museums around the world such as the MET or Palais Galliera. In 2018-2019, the Musée Le Secq des Tournelles in Rouen also dedicated a temporary exhibition to Paco Rabanne, calling him a "Fashion Metallurgist" (a nickname that borrows from Coco Chanel's comment).![]()
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In the 3rd picture, you can see from left to right, top to bottom: Noda's interpretation for Amuro, 3 original dresses by Paco Rabanne, Dolce&Gabbana's 2014 dress (catwalk and Amuro wearing it in Vogue).![]()
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This is the first time I see a full version of this 1989 Okinawan show. You can even see Amuro's mum (and probably her grandma) twice! The girl you see at the beginning is Ameku Minako (Mina from MAX) who also participated in the contest. Imai Eriko (from SPEED) was also in the show. When Amuro-chan was asked what she wanted to be later, she answered: "a singer". ![]()
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hi everyone, it has just been announced that SOPHIE who produced 'B Who I Want 2 B' for Amuro Namie, but also worked for Lady Gaga and Madonna, has died at the age of 34 following an accident.![]()
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You can listen to 'Be Who I Want 2 B' demo 'Physical' here: soundcloud.com/hatredbitch/sophie-physical![]()
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Another piece of news: photographer Shinoyama Kishin has recently remembered the moment when he shot Namie's picture for 'Shukan Asahi' back in 1997. He said that he wanted the picture to be spontaneous and just took it in the street after Namie bought an icecream. The whole shooting took less than 15 minutes! See the pictures here: ![]()
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Kishin also shot Namie in 1995 for Spa!:![]()
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Have a nice day!
Happy new year everyone!![]()
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A few pieces of news related to Amuro-chan: ![]()
- Kosé has just launched a project aimed at supporting healthcare workers entitled "You are my HERO". The CM features Amuro's song 'Hero'. 30s and 90s versions can be watched here: maison.kose.co.jp/site/p/hero.aspx![]()
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- For the 5th year in a row, 'Christmas Wish' has been elected the most requested song during Christmas seasong by 'USEN Request J-POP HOT30'.![]()
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- The 'Ginowan Heart ♡ Project' has released an original frame stamp set. Benefits will be donated to Okinawan orphanages.![]()
You can buy it here: gcta.stores.jp/![]()
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- Rumors about a new best album in 2021 were spread on the Internet and then immediately removed from Japanese websites. This leads to different interpretations: either the rumor turned out to be fake and newspapers simply decided to delete it, or the rumor could be true and Namie or avex's teams took action. Let's wait and see!![]()
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Have a nice day!
