Jil Sander launches her ‘+J’ collection for Uniqlo this Thursday.

READ MORE ABOUT: j+, jil sander, Jil Sander x UNIQLO, Uniqlo

Remember the trees, remember the grass, remember the time we saw your ass? Two loves take to the field, one barely makes it out clothed.

READ MORE ABOUT: Alberta Ferretti, Catherin Servel, derek lam, Folk, giorgio armani, Joseph, Paul & Joe, stella mccartney, Topman, Uniqlo, yves saint laurent

We’ve been talking about this collaboration for some time, only because everyone is anticipating it…and I don’t know why! Yes, some of the pieces are interesting (the elongated tux jacket), but most of the looks are BORING! We’re looking at grey pants, white buttons ups, cashmere sweaters, and turtlenecks. YES, turtlenecks! Weren’t those banned from fashion years ago?

What do you guys think? Yay or Nay?

Images via Style

READ MORE ABOUT: jil sander, Uniqlo

This could be a good one folks! Jil Sander is preparing to launch a collaboration line with UNIQLO simply known as J+. I’m excited for the collection, and I’m sure we are in for a high quality collaboration.

via Men’s Rag

READ MORE ABOUT: j+, jil sander, Jil Sander x UNIQLO, Uniqlo

Jil Sander announced the name of the new formalwear line for UNIQLO: J+. No date yet, we’ll keep you posted.

SOURCE: Selectism

READ MORE ABOUT: j+, jil sander, Uniqlo

Uniqlo goes platinum with their photoshoot for their Summer collection by chosing Luke Worrall and Agyness Deyn. The collection is a mix of pastel colors and plaids which really make for a great warm weather look. I never imagined I would say this, but seeing Agyness Deyn popping up in campaigns again is a breathe of fresh air, because I have been so sick these celebrity campaigns. Might I add, is her hair getting a bit longer too?

Gallery: Uniqlo: Summer 2009 Collection

via Men’s Rag

READ MORE ABOUT: Agyness Deyn, Luke Worrall, Uniqlo

The Japanese basic fashion store, Uniqlo, recently nabbed Agyness Deyn for their summer sports campaign. According to Uniqlo’s marketing and press agents, Deyn represents a “fresh” and “youthful” face for the line, which is slated to hit the United States on June 1st. Seeing that Deyn is all over runways, spreads, campaigns and tabloids, I wouldn’t exactly consider the model “fresh” and since she’s looking pretty tired and worn out in these images, “youthful” is a bit of a stretch. 

Thanks WWD!

READ MORE ABOUT: Agyness Deyn, Uniqlo

NYLON gave us a sneak peek at Shipley & Halmos’ upcoming, exclusive line for UNIQLO.  I’m generally a big fan of their designs; and these looks are cute, but nothing special in my eyes.

First announced in January, the capsule collection hits stores on May 7.

GALLERY: Shipley & Halmos for UNIQLO

READ MORE ABOUT: Nylon, shipley & halmos, Uniqlo

It’s called Tim Whitby. I don’t know where it came from but after three hours of attempting to flush it down the toilet after I squashed it with my size 14 trainers, it decided it wasn’t dead and attempted to disco dance with me. Fortunately, the window was open so I chucked it out to enjoy a four story faceplant. True story.
[Images via Getty]

LINKAGE: Seemingly Innocuous Event Brings Out Seemingly Ridiculous Clothes [The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly]

READ MORE ABOUT: Celebrity, Tim Whitby, Ugly Fashion, Uniqlo

New York based fashion labels Opening Ceremony and Gilded Age are next in line to design menswear for Uniqlo. Under the design invitation project they have been commissioned to produce a spring summer capsule collection, and in addition womenswear is to be fronted by Shipley & Halmos and Steven Alan.

Opening Ceremony will offer ‘neat collar and fit given to balanced plaid shirting in blue, green and pink and shorter (just above the ankle) cargo pants which feature a more wider shape – mirroring the changing fashion silhouette – finished with a lightweight shawl collar jacket. Compulsory knitwear comes in complimentary tones of beige and blue, along with slim cut trousers and matching fitted jacket.’

Gilded Age offers up a more ‘relaxed fit and shorts are prevalent in a variety of checks and come cropped at the knee. Scarves are worn over muted jackets, check shirts and soft cotton Henley neck t-shirts (in red, greys and blue), paired with chinos.’

Opening Ceremony for Uniqlo collection going into UK stores on 19th March.

LINKAGE: Dazed Digital

READ MORE ABOUT: gilded age, opening ceremony, shipley and halmos, steven alan, Uniqlo

Jil Sander, who left the label back in 04, has signed on to be the creative director of Uniqlo, overseeing men’s and women’s clothes for the retailer. Uniqlo will also create a special collection with Sander’s very minimal aesthetic and lot’s of black.

LINKAGE: NY Mag via WWD

READ MORE ABOUT: jil sander, Uniqlo

With crumbling labels and sales that seem more like full price than closeout deals, the shopping world looks bleak. But if there is anything to rely on, fast fashion stores are better than ever, helping out the underdog and protecting our pocketbooks. Stores like H&M and Mango reported growth in 2008 and already have noticed their sale increase helping the economy! H&M is committed to opening 225 stores worldwide (adding 7000 jobs) while Mango intends to open 150 stores. Although these successes are major competition for stores like Forever 21,  Zara and Uniqlo, maybe they will be inspiration for other stores to get their acts together. If all else fails, you can expect some mad good sales! 

For more, check out WWD!

READ MORE ABOUT: forever 21, H&M, mango, Uniqlo, zara

I hate to say it but something about the new series of designer looks hitting Uniqlo doesn’t give me a rise.

It looks like the same basic things that have been shipped out for the past couple months at Target. I really love the designers they selected, but come on I need some excitement, some vavavoom in my collabos, especially after I J’d in my P’s after seeing the new Target/McQueen collection.

Uniqlo has good about selecting designers but seems to drop the ball when it comes to producing the collections. Anyone who regretfully headed to the store to grab the Alexander Wang pieces they threw together last year would know what I’m talking about.

Hopefully, there is more to see as the launch nears.

Till then unexitedly yours,

Daniel Saynt

READ MORE ABOUT: gilded age, opening ceremony, shipley & halmos, steven alan, Uniqlo

Steven Alan is quickly becoming the NYC Collabo king. After a successful line with Urban Outfitters, he’s already set to make waves at Uniqlo.

READ MORE ABOUT: collaboration, steven alan, Uniqlo

Talk about over-exaggeration. I made my way uptown to Times Square yesterday to check out what I thought was going to be thousands of people crowded around dozens of astronaut-esque Uniqlo employees at the HeatTech human vending machine to get their free merchandise. Well, lets just say the invitation was more exciting then the actual event. There were probably only 100 people in line, the heat scanner (which Uniqlo made a big deal about) was barely used, the silver suit-wearing dudes were few and far between. the actual vending machines were barely larger than a handicapped port-o-potty, and the “robots” inside the machines were simply amateur dancers waiting for their paycheck. It’s nice that they gave everyone free merchandise, but when I looked at my HeatTech, I had to laugh…it was a HeatTech camisole. I don’t know anyone whose torso gets cold but not their arms! All in all, I would have rather taken that $4 I wasted on the subway trip and used it to buy four bottles of White Rain hairspray. 

READ MORE ABOUT: Uniqlo

The title basically sums it up. Those three things induce my self prescribed ADD, make me forget about the real pressing issues in this crazy world, and force me to plan out my November 18th, the day I skip philosophy class to get some free Uniqlo crap in Times Square. Uniqlo will be hosting a promotion featuring its new Heat Tech innerwear by giving thousands of sets away for FREE! This is what a Uniqlo rep had to say about the upcoming promotion:

“Basically we’re going to have two mimes. A male and a female mime inside the machine. And the public can see them through glass. When you get there, we’re going to have Uniqlo reps dressed in the silver bodysuits. And they’re going to hold a thermograph scanner — think of an airport security machine. The thermographer identifies cold spots in your body. After you go through that, you go to the vending machine and push a button and the mimes are going to do a synchronized choreographed routine and then your outfit comes out.”

No more spending 25 cents to watch stale gum-balls spiral down vending machines in the local mall. Now I get to watch mimes in silver suits dance and give me free crap. AWESOME.

Thanks NY Mag!

READ MORE ABOUT: Heat Tech innerwear, Uniqlo

The wall of basics at Uniqlo.

A photo from the Alternative Apparel website.

Sample screened hoodies from Neighborhoodie.

Sick of going to American Apparel for all of your basic fashion items? Not thrilled about paying $50+ for a simple thermal sweatshirt? Well, worry no more! We’ve found three great stores that sell the essential basics like cardigans, leggings, v-necks, pants and tank tops for more affordable prices and even better quality!

For those natives of Soho, you are bound to have seen the enormous Uniqlo on Broadway. This Japanese store carries every basic your hearts desire. Just look inside and you’ll see the walls covered, from ceiling to floor, with a rainbow of tees, sweaters, pants and accessories. Also, be sure to check out the wall of unique graphic tees!

Alternative Apparel is a big contender when it comes to the basics. Carrying a wide variety of shirts (henleys, baseball tees, v-necks etc.) American Apparel has met its match with these high quality garments. The prices are a bit steep for the basics, but with Alternative Apparel, you get what you pay for!

If you are looking for a bit of creative leeway, check out Neighborhoodie. Here, you can purchase your basics and throw in a screen-print of a funny phrase or image to spice it up. Have the urge to broadcast your hate for John McCain? Want to tell the world that “I’m With Stupid’s Wife”? Go for it! Neighborhoodie is your oyster! 

Visit Uniqlo, Alternative Apparel and Neighborhoodie for online shopping and store locations!

READ MORE ABOUT: Alternative Apparel, AMERICAN APPAREL, John McCain, Neighborhoodie, Uniqlo

Welcome to the future of shopping…stores no longer require greeters, cuz now there are…ROBOTS!!!!

Totally not kidding, a robot named Wakamaru will be the first of it’s kind, and just got hired by Uniqlo to be their front door greeter for the second week of Sept at the SoHo store. The robot, designed by Toshiyuki Kita and developed by Mitsubishi gets its name from a famous 12th century warrior, which means at any point during the day he might “malfunction” and take a katana blade to your acheles tendon if you don’t walk out with an Uniqlo bag.

Wakamaru will greet guests, make eye contact, recognize people, have arm movements, lead staff in motivational morning exercises (wait is this Walmart) and communicate promotions to customers.

What’s next? Robots helping me in the dressing room, recording me as I undress, getting uncomforably close with his hot robotic breath…

Sorry picked up some hentai last night. What was I writing about again…

READ MORE ABOUT: robots, Uniqlo, Wakamaru

UNIQLO’s annual UT Grand Prix t-shirt design contest is officially underway, and we know there must be some of you out there wanting to get in on the chance to win the 3,000,000 yen first prize (that’s about $30,000).

The winner’s design will also be sold in UNIQLO stores worldwide, in addition to bragging rights for the season of Fall 08.

You can get all the details and fill out the application here until September 21st.

So submit your designs, and we might write about you one day…

READ MORE ABOUT: Uniqlo

So I officially have a new hero. He goes by the moniker “The Decapitator”. He’s a street artist that has destroyed some of the most annoying ad campaigns the city has ever seen. He’s attacked Carrie Bradshaw, Kermit the Frog, the Uniqlo “cool kids”, and Ashley Tisdale of High School Musical. He may be my best friend. You can catch up with his work on his Flickr account.

I wonder if I can order a hit or two on some more of my least favorite people?

Gossip Girls and The Hills if you reading Decapitator.

READ MORE ABOUT: carrie bradshaw, kermit, sex and the city, the decapitator, Uniqlo

Alexander Wang hit Uniqlo this morning at 11am (with a two hour preview for friends and family which opened at 9). The exclusive five-piece dress collection has only 200 units to refill with, and will be restocking “a really small amount” on Monday as well, as mentioned in NYMag.

“Wang didn’t have long to linger with his fans; he’s off to shoot his resort look book. And then to get ready for Monday’s CFDAs. He’ll be going with model pal Erin Wasson. She wasn’t involved at all in the Uniqlo collection, but she’s a “great friend and it’s good to go to those events with someone that you’re comfortable with, that you want to hang out with.” Asked about his nomination, Wang mentioned he wasn’t nervous, just honored to be going. After, his focus shifts to his spring 2009 collection. And then … shoes! Accessories fanatics rejoice.”

READ MORE ABOUT: alexander wang, cfda, Uniqlo

According to today’s Times “Styles” section, men have discovered that thing called “fast fashion.” You know, just like women did forever ago. And just like women, they love it. Rather than spend hundreds on a Dolce & Gabbana scarf, they’ve realized they can enjoy the knockoff that looks the same and costs a fraction of the price from stores like Urban Outfitters or H&M.

If, however, you remain a label whore and the knockoffs just don’t cut it for you (which we totally understand — that kind of label validation really is a mood booster), but feel you really should tighten your belt a bit, remember the biggest difference between the real and knocked-off items is the price.

Source: NYMag

READ MORE ABOUT: fast fashion, H&M, Uniqlo, urban outfitters

It’s no secret that Uniqlo is one of my favorite fast retailers to date. The store is a gallery of some of the best t-shirts you can find in the city at a price that is hard to pass up. Of course, just cause it’s a gallery, doesn’t make it art?

To celebrate their UT Project, in which the released way too many t-shirts for the shopping public, Uniqlo is unveiling The UT Gallery: a one-off exhibition space filled with portraits showcasing the collection.

According to Vogue, the exhibition features some 200 works, which were shot by photographer Matt Irwin. Along with stylist Nicola Formichetti, he embarked on a grass-roots search for starring talent, spotting his subjects in places as diverse as the streets of London and New York to MySpace. The images show up-and-coming artists, models and designers wearing some of the 700 UT Project Ts, including those by Eighties artists Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

So the question still remains, is this really art or just a marketing ploy to sell more t-shirts? Where are the limits of commerce and art and if this is art, what is it’s message?  Personally, I don’t see the enjoyment of having photos of hipster types in t-shirts on my wall, do you?

The UT Gallery opens in London at Unit 4 & 5, The Old Truman Brewery, Dray Walk, London E1; call 020 8247 9200 for further information. (April 30 2008, AM)

READ MORE ABOUT: Uniqlo

Is it just me or is Uniqlo trying to take the place of the Misshapes in New York?

The brands quirk, stylish, cool kids vibe just seems uber familiar.

Uniqlo

Misshapes

Uniqlo and Misshapes. Weird.

READ MORE ABOUT: misshapes, Uniqlo