Japan's quirky first lady honoured as jeans ambassador

Japan's quirky first lady honoured as jeans ambassador:

Tokyo, October 19, 2009 - Japan's first lady Miyuki Hatoyama, who has made headlines with tales of her alien encounters, drew fresh media attention on MOnday - fo rbeing a fashion ambassador for humble blue jeans.

The 66-years-old wife of Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama won the oddly named "Best Jeanist Award," A prize given to denim- clad celebrities, together with musicians and artists including Taiwan actor Jerry Yan.

Miyuki " is wearing jeans in a classy but revolutionary style," industry group the Japan JEans Association said, adding that the television lifestyle guru projects a positive spirit representing true denim style.

Miyuki said she and her husband were wearing jeans when they first met in california while has was studying at the prestigious stanford university. They married in 1975 after she divorced her previous husband.

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