For Hikari Mori, fashion runs deep – her grandmother is the celebrated couturier Hanae Mori (check out the vintage selection of her gowns on 1stdibs.com). It makes perfect sense that this pixie-haired Japanese-American model and actress has an inimitable sense of style. When she’s not in front of the camera, she’s a regular in the front row on the NewYork/London/Milan/Paris runway circuit as well as events such as the annual Met Gala and Venice Film Festival.  We caught up with her at Tory’s Fall Winter 2019 show to learn about the secret to great personal style, where she finds inspiration and what’s in her carry on bag.

The secret to great personal style is…
There are no rules in fashion so just try everything and have fun.

The person whose style I admire the most is…
Linda Rodin, Iris Apfel and Ilona Royce Smithkin.

I am always finding style inspiration in…
Traveling the world – the colors, patterns and national costumes.

The items you’ll always find in my carry-on bag are…
Eye mask, ankle warmers, tea packs, a banana, 2-3 books and moisturizing masks.

The secret to being comfortable in front of the camera is…
Take a deep breath and think of the camera as someone you love.

When I’m not in front of a camera, you can find me…
In my bed!