She is beautiful yet can transform before your eyes. You could see her a dozen times and think she is a dozen different women. That is why she is a Style Maven. Rinko Kikuchi is comfortable in her own skin and sense of style. She is not afraid to take risks and try something new. She started out modeling in Japan and then made the leap to acting.
Rinko in Babel
She had been acting for a while when she received her first big break into the US movie industry in “Babel” which she was nominated for a Golden Globe and Academy Award in 2006 for her emotional portrayal of a deaf-mute teenager. Here is a montage of her many different looks for press during that time, she looks completely different in each picture! 
After “Babel” she stared in another American movie called “The Brother’s Bloom” she played quirky Bang Bang, a gal who could rig enough dynamite to blow up the Empire State building. Her character was such a fun part of this movie, if not my favorite part!
Rinko as "Bang Bang" in The Brother's Bloom
Bang Bang
Soon she became the face of Chanel and muse of Karl Lagerfeld. Not too shabby to be outfitted constantly by the House of Chanel. Rinko says “Chanel is how I feel right now…” Hmmm…Chanel is how I feel all the time!
Rinko's Chanel ad
She was most recently spotted in Paris for Fashion Week at Chanel’s Haute Couture runway show. She once again managed to reinvent herself even though her attire was classic Chanel. Check out that platinum hair and red lips! I am also loving her fabulous red Chanel quilted purse and her black round toe pumps add an element of surprise. Do you like Rinko better as a blonde or brunette?
Rinko at Chanel July 6th, 2010
Well it’s not Chanel but it’s close! Here are a few items that can get you Rinko’s look without breaking the bank…
Mikko Quilted Clutch with Chain Strap. $70
Styleline Round Toe Platform Pumps $68
iSupermodel open front pink tweed blazer $152
