[9] Mori designed three consecutive uniforms for the flight attendants of Japan Air Lines (JAL).

[13] Also in 1993, Masako, Crown Princess of Japan wore a sleeveless white gown designed by Mori for her wedding ceremony.

[16][17] Opting for fast-track corporate rehabilitation, the company then applied to the Tokyo District Court for protection from its creditors on 30 May 2002, as it had ¥10,100,000,000 (US$81,000,000) in liabilities.

[18][19] Mori announced her retirement in June 2004, stating that she would be closing her fashion house after the Haute Couture Show for Fall 2004 in Paris.

[21] In 1989 Mori was awarded the French Legion of Honor by President François Mitterrand of France.