For 10 years, from 1966, Jun Ashida was the exclusive designer to clothe Japan's Emperor's wife, Michiko. She was in attendance at his lavish show at the Grand Hyatt this afternoon, along with 'representatives of 31 countries of the world', several of whom stood up when introduced on a loudspeaker and we all clapped! I once saw Marc Almond's seat collapse at a show, but today was certainly my most unusual celebrity spot!