Sachiko Kuru - Kathy Chau - 1997

Kathy Chau

Sachiko Kuru
Wanibooks/1997/japanese/213*280*13

The photo book *Moi-Cree: Kathy Chau* by Japanese photographer Sachiko Kuru. The colophon states that this is “a photo book created by women, for women,” and since Moi-Cree is a women’s lingerie brand by Wacoal, it appears to be a photo book created in collaboration with Wacoal. Kathy Chau is a Hong Kong actress who has previously appeared in Japanese TV commercials and other media. Sachiko Kuru is a photographer active in advertising and fashion. As this is a collaboration with Wacoal, Chau is depicted wearing lingerie; while there is a slight commercial feel to it, her fresh and cool appearance is captured in both color and black-and-white, as if focusing on universal feminine beauty. The book features numerous close-ups of her face, and her clear eyes are particularly striking; throughout the entire volume, one can sense Kuru’s rich sensibility.