Beyond Human Beauty: Japanese 'Living Doll' Becomes a Fashion Model

An intricately crafted "living doll" has become of the latest and probably most extravagant entrants to the Japanese fashion scene.

Lulu Hashimoto is in fact a full-body suit designed to resemble a life-sized doll, created by Hitomi Komaki, a 23-year old fashion designer.

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Hitomi Komaki, fashion designer and creator of "doll" model Lulu Hashimoto, checks dress of her creation. Tokyo, August 23, 2017.

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"Doll" model Lulu Hashimoto poses to a photographer on the street. Tokyo, August 23, 2017.

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"Doll" model Lulu Hashimoto attends an event with fans in Tokyo, August 20, 2017.

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A woman reacts as she looks at "doll" model Lulu Hashimoto at an event with fans in Tokyo, August 20, 2017.

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Pedestrians look at "doll" model Lulu Hashimoto standing in the street. Tokyo, August 23, 2017.

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"Doll" model Lulu Hashimoto uses a smart phone to answer a question during an interview with Reuters. Tokyo, August 23, 2017.

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Hitomi Komaki, fashion designer and creator of "doll" model Lulu Hashimoto, brushes wig hair of her creation. Tokyo, August 23, 2017.

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Hitomi Komaki, fashion designer and creator of "doll" model Lulu Hashimoto, poses with the mask of her creation. Tokyo, August 23, 2017.