CLAIRE Releases Winner Interviews from Its Official PR Model Audition on Mixch

CLAIRE, an accessories brand offering jewelry and refined lifestyle items under the brand concept of “happiness, value, and a sense of quality,” held an official PR model audition on the livestreaming platform Mixch. The event, held from January 21 to February 8, 2026, attracted many streamers from across Japan. Participants competed in rankings based on the combined points from video views and livestreaming, with top-ranking entrants earning the right to advance to the final selection for CLAIRE’s official ambassador role. CLAIRE has now released interviews with top winners Hinapi and Kimika. Interview 01: Hinapi / YouTuber × Idol group BADIVY Hinapi is active as both a YouTuber and a member of the idol group BADIVY. Her YouTube channel has 440,000 subscribers. Her current biggest goals are to reach one million YouTube subscribers and perform live at Nippon Budokan, with hopes of one day holding a nationwide tour. To pursue these dreams, she focuses on performance-driven live shows under a “cool” idol concept, while also creating bold YouTube projects such as trying insect-based foods. During the event, she said the encouraging comments she received from fans from the very first day helped her keep going until the end. It was her first time staying in first place throughout an event, which made her very happy and gave her confidence. She thanked her supporters for watching her streams and cheering her on, saying their comments give her strength and that she is proud of her fans above all else. She hopes to continue sharing everyday moments and small stories through her streams so she can become a source of motivation and encouragement for them. Interview 02: Kimika / Yokohama Port Festival Goodwill Ambassador, cheerleader, livestreamer Kimika introduced herself as a baseball enthusiast who has experienced a wide range of roles, including beer vendor, professional baseball cheerleader, and DAZN Girls member. She currently works as a cheerleader for corporate baseball and the W League while also livestreaming. Her current goal is to become known by more people and grow into an influential presence, while continuing to take on public-facing opportunities such as modeling and event appearances. She was recently appointed as a Yokohama Port Festival Goodwill Ambassador and is working to further energize her hometown of Yokohama. She is also preparing her body for her first runway appearance at Rakuten GirlsAward. Looking back on the event, she said she has been livestreaming every day for two years, and many people visited her streams during the audition period. She sees these connections as something made possible by her daily consistency and wants to keep building step by step. She thanked her supporters, saying that the opportunities she has received are thanks to their support, and said she will continue doing her best to turn this result into the next opportunity. About CLAIRE CLAIRE is an accessories and jewelry brand created around the keywords “happiness, value, and a sense of quality.” Using Italian leather as its main material, CLAIRE’s designs are born from careful craftsmanship and carry an elegance that can be worn year-round. The brand also offers a full high-class jewelry line, including necklaces, rings, and earrings made with 18K and 10K gold. CLAIRE jewelry is presented as an option both for gifts to loved ones and as a reward for oneself. Official Instagram: @claire_come_il_sole Event name: CLAIRE Official PR Model Audition on Mixch Final round period: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:00 to Sunday, February 8, 2026, 24:00 Organizer: Lily Valley Co., Ltd. (CLAIRE Division) Marketing support: ULNOVA Co., Ltd. (marketing specialist company of Lily Valley Co., Ltd.) Platform: Mixch