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Unternehmensphilosophie
Egal wer du bist oder wo du lebst, UNIQLO macht Kleidung die über jegliche Kategorien und soziale Gruppen hinausgeht. Unsere Kleidung ist 'Life Wear' – für Menschen jeder Alters- und Berufsgruppe, Geschlechts, ethnischer Abstammung und all der anderen Dinge, die Menschen charakterisieren.

Unsere Kleidung ist einfach und grundlegend, aber dennoch universell sodass sie auf jede Art und Weise über das ganze Jahr hinweg kombinierbar ist mit dem eigenen Kleidungstil.

Alles was wir machen beruht auf unserer japanischen Herkunft. Wir streben nach den höchsten Standards in Qualität, Design und Technologie. Dennoch garantieren wir, dass unsere Kleidung stets preisgünstig ist und zugänglich für jeden.

UNIQLOs Unternehmensphilosophie ist geprägt von stetiger Veränderung, Vielfalt und dem Hinterfragen konventioneller Denkweisen.

Bei UNIQLO sind wir fest davon überzeugt, dass jeder von einfacher, gut entworfener Kleidung profitieren kann. Wenn jeder Mensch täglich besser aussehen und sich besser fühlen kann, dann wird die Welt vielleicht auch ein klein wenig besser.

Unternehmensüberblick
Der erste UNIQLO Store öffnete 1949 seine Türen. Durch unser SPA-Geschäftsmodell (Spezialgeschäft/ Einzelhändler für Eigenmarkenbekleidung) kontrollieren wir den gesamten Herstellungsprozess von der Produktplanung über Produktion, Distribution und Marketing. Somit konnte UNIQLO groβes Wachstum erzielen indem wir qualitativ hochwertige Casual Wear zu beeindruckend niedrigen Preisen anbieten.

Weitere Informationen zu UNIQLO und andere Marken der Fast Retailing Gruppe auf: http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/group.html

UNIQLO ist ein modernes japanisches Unternehmen, das die Welt dazu inspiriert, sich leger zu kleiden.

Durch das einzigartige Angebot von qualitativ hochwertiger Casual Wear zu angemessenen Preisen genießt UNIQLO konstant ein rasantes Wachstum. Kern dieses Erfolges ist UNIQLOs SPA (Specialty Store Retailer of Private Label Apparel) Business Modell, das Produktdesign, Herstellung, Distribution und Verkauf umfasst.

Das erste UNIQLO-Geschäft wurde 1984 in Japan eröffnet. Heute ist UNIQLO weltweit vertreten, u.a. in Großbritannien, China, Hong Kong, Südkorea, den USA, Frankreich, Singapur, Russland, Taiwan und Malaysia. Im Rahmen des globalen Wachstumsplans eröffnete UNIQLO 2012 Flagship-Stores in Tokyo, Ginza und San Francisco. Ende März 2013 hatte UNIQLO 855 Geschäfte in Japan sowie 358 in anderen Märkten.

UNIQLO ist als Teil der Fast Retailing Gruppe fest entschlossen, weltweit die Nummer Eins im Bereich Retail Apparel zu werden und die gemeinsame Mission zu erreichen: „Kleidung verändern. Konventionen verändern. Die Welt verändern.“

Für unseren Flagship-Store in Berlin, der im April 2014 eröffnet, suchen wir Verkäufer und Verkäuferinnen in Voll- oder Teilzeit. Sie wollen sich weiterentwickeln, haben Spaß am Verkauf und am Umgang mit internationalen Kunden? Dann bewerben Sie sich bei UNIQLO als.

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• Freundliches Begrüßen und Willkommen-Heißen unserer Kunden
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• Umsetzung ausgezeichneter Verkaufsflächenstandards
• Warenannahme und Warenbearbeitung

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• Begeisterung für die Marke UNIQLO und UNIQLOs Produkte
• Verlangen immer das Beste zu erreichen in dem was Sie tun
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• Ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeit
• Ausgezeichnete Organisationsfähigkeit
• Hervorragendes Zeitmanagement
• Hohe Auffassungsgabe

Was wir bieten: Unsere Firma ist absolut kundenorientiert. Unseren Kunden möchten wir einzigartige Produkte und ein unvergessliches Einkaufserlebnis bieten. Unsere Mitarbeiter unterstützen wir mit hervorragenden Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten und Karrierechancen - damit sie jederzeit und überall den besten Kundenservice leisten können und wollen und dabei selber wachsen. Unser Entwicklungssystem ist zu 100% leistungsbasiert. Als erfolgreicher Kundenberater in unseren Filialen legen Sie eine fantastische Grundlage für eine spannende Karriere bei uns. Als globales, schnell wachsendes Unternehmen haben wir stets viele interessante Aufgaben zu bieten. Wer die Herausforderung liebt und sich in einem spannenden Umfeld weiterentwickeln möchte, ist bei uns richtig.

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Pharrell Williams for UNIQLO UT 2014 Spring Summer Collection

UNIQLO today welcomes world-renowned musician and music producer Pharrell Williams as a collaborator and spokesperson for the UT 2014 Spring Summer collection. Launched in 2003, UNIQLO’s UT T-shirt brand is getting a fresh start this year, as “The New Model T,” a collection produced by its creative director and street fashion icon NIGO.

The UT 2014 Spring Summer collection comprises around 35 themes in more than 1,200 colors and patterns, and features a line in collaboration with Mr. Williams’s “i am OTHER” creative collective. Pharrell Williams will appear in the campaign images and a TV commercial for the UT 2014 Spring Summer collection. The collection will be available in the 14 countries and regions around the world where UNIQLO operates.

New Tagline: “The New Model T”
The UT T-shirt brand celebrates its 12th year, with a return to the roots of the T-shirt, offering an authentic pop style. Revisions have been made to the body of the shirts themselves, with a carefully selected assortment of graphics. Under the stern eye of street fashion icon NIGO, recently hired as creative director, the 2014 Spring Summer collection will comprise approximately 35 themes, including 18 new collaborations, with more than 1,200 colors and patterns for men, women, and kids.

Global Launch on March 28, with the SPRZ NY Project SPRZ NY (“Surprise New York”) is a new collaborative project with New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), intended to surprise. Designed around the concept of “A place where clothes and art meet,” the project features a special collection of fashion products inspired by works from eight leading artists in the museum’s extensive collection. The second floor of UNIQLO’s 5th Avenue Global Flagship Store will be remodeled into the SPRZ NY store, offering a broad lineup of special edition products with designs that include T-shirts, outwear, and other items. SPRZ NY displays will be set up in flagship stores in the 14 countries and regions where UNIQLO operates.

Collaboration with “i am OTHER”
As part of the new UT collection, UNIQLO will launch a line in collaboration with Pharrell Williams’s “i am OTHER” creative collective. The products will include Men’s and Women’s T-shirts and Caps, and will be sold from mid-April in 14 countries and regions around the world, including Japan. In addition, the new TV commercial for UT to be released in April will feature a song from Pharrell’s new album “G I R L”. The commercial, and video of an exclusive interview, will be available on the UNIQLO website from April.

Shop men's, women's and kids' UT's in-store and online @ www.uniqlo.com

UNIQLO Launches Special Collaboration with Ines de La Fressange

From France to the World – UNIQLO today announces the launch of a special collection created in collaboration with French fashion icon Ines de La Fressange.

UNIQLO LifeWear extends beyond fashion, to enrich lives. In pursuit of this, for the 2014 Spring, Summer lineup, UNIQLO has partnered with French fashion icon Ines de La Fressange, to offer a special collaborative line for women.

Rather than playing to trends, the collection offers clothing that UNIQLO patron Ines herself would wear – designed to make women feel good and look beautiful. Each detail, from the height of the waist and opening of the neckline to the overall fit, has been carefully refined through a long fitting process with Ines, to create a perfectly balanced collection.

Advanced sale of the collection begins in France on March 13, with worldwide release to follow. Items will be available at all stores in the UK from March 20 (limited availability at some stores). “Luxurious clothes, and beyond” from UNIQLO and Ines.

Ines’ charm lies in her universal style, which transcends gender, yet is based in refined feminine beauty - with a touch of mischievous playfulness. Her concept is Parisian chic, based on authentic quality and individual values, unconstrained by price or brand. It is a mixing of genres, in a wide range of items, from luxury to vintage for universal appeal.

The collection comprises four lines, “Petite Parisienne,” “Bleu, Blanc, Parisiennes,” “Note Parisiennes,” and “Souffle de Parisennes” for around seventy items through the season.

Ines de La Fressange Born into an aristocratic family in France, Ines de la Fressange grew to be a fashion model, becoming Chanel’s star model from 1983 to 1990, and the muse of designer Karl Lagerfeld. In 1989 she was chosen by the French government as the likeness for a bust of Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic.

Ines is also active as a designer, journalist, author, and fashion consultant, and in 2010 was selected as a member of L’Oréal’s “Dream Team.” Her book Parisian Chic has been translated into 17 languages, with more than a million copies sold worldwide.

In 2013 Ines re-launched her own brand, INES DE LA FRESSANGE PARIS, and is closely involved as creative director. The luxury lifestyle brand includes a wide range of products to create a truly Parisian style, from ready-to-wear apparel to interior decorations.

Reflections on the collaboration

Inès de La Fressange, Special collaborator
“I often go to UNIQLO on my lunch break. I get a little respite from work, and I’ll buy a favorite item as a reward for myself. Generally it’s something reasonable, and gives me bit of happiness. The joy that comes from easily finding something of high quality and a nice design, and making it yours, is important. I think that’s one of purposes of clothing and fashion.

The important things for me are beauty, originality and elegance. The price doesn’t matter at all. The most enjoyable thing for me is the ability to mix and match styles, and my favourite items cover a broad spectrum from inexpensive to pricey. The potential to freely mix and combine many different items is the real pleasure of our age.

This collaboration is not just something we’ve thrown together for the media. I would not put my name on any apparel that I’m not happy with myself. In that sense, I feel that this is a sincere and honest collaboration”.

Naoki Takizawa, Design Director
“I think that Ines has an immeasurable influence on the fashion world. She is beloved by designers everywhere and her comments as a model and co-creator of clothing gives rise to the true nature of apparel.

We have created essential items that quietly radiate through the styling, like the streets of Paris itself, steeped in history, where you can discover newness and beauty through the constantly mixing of different elements.

Clothing that is simple, but with a sense of playfulness that always brings a smile. Clothing that just by wearing it returns you to your natural state.

Talking with Ines, images of clothing appear to me that foretell the next generation. We have combined that with UNIQLO’s LifeWear concept”.

View / shop the Ines de La Fressange collection for UNIQLO here. Available online now and in stores from March 20th whilst stocks last.

Coca-Cola UT collection for men and women

UNIQLO is excited to announce the latest UT collection featuring Coca-Cola as a part of the on-going UT
project. With UT’s first ever Creative director Nigo, injecting freshness into the collection.

First produced in 1886, Coca-Cola has been an international favourite for over 125 years. This year Coca-Cola will be joined by other long standing favourites Sprite and Fanta as they mark their debut within UT.

The Coca-Cola UT collection for men and women will be available at all UNIQLO stores and online at www.uniqlo.com from February 3 2014, with new designs being added throughout the season.

View and shop the Coca-Cola UT collection here.

UNIQLO will launch its second polo shirt collection in collaboration with 2011 CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year award winner and 2013 CFDA Nominee, Michael Bastian.

This designer collaboration once again focuses exclusively on one category – the polo shirt. As one of UNIQLO’s core items, this collaborative project is yet another way UNIQLO continues to update its basic casual wear. Michael Bastian is the standard-bearer of traditional American style and applies his talent of always breaking new ground and challenging conceptions of preppy style to this extremely attractive variety of 12 new styles of POLO shirts for spring / summer 2014.

The polo shirts are priced at £19.90 each for men and £9.90 for kids. The collection will drop online at www.uniqlo.com on March 28th, 2014 - followed by a roll out to stores on March 31st, 2014. A second drop of Michael Bastian designed polo's will will arrive online and in stores on April 30th 2014.

UNIQLO's SPRZ NY (“Surprise New York”) project

SPRZ NY (“Surprise New York”) is a new global project where art and fashion meet, creating something magical. Inspired by famed and influential artists of our time, SPRZ NY will feature a number of specially designed items such as T-shirts, outerwear, innerwear and more, as well as a collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

UNIQLO became a multi-year, corporate sponsor of MoMA, home to one of the world’s greatest collections of modern and contemporary art, in May 2013. At that time, UNIQLO became sponsor of the Museum’s Friday night free admission program, now called “UNIQLO Free Friday Nights,” which provides increased accessibility to the Museum’s exhibitions, collection and film programs.

To further its continued support of MoMA, UNIQLO is presenting the MoMA Special Edition items, inspired by artwork from the Museum’s collection and new designs specially made for SPRZ NY in collaboration with living artists. The MoMA Special Edition designs are based on the works of the world-renowned Andy Warhol*, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Jack Pierson, Jackson Pollock, Lawrence Weiner, Ryan McGinness, and Sarah Morris.

Products will be available at UNIQLO stores worldwide from March 28. MoMA Special Edition products will also be available at the MoMA Design Store and online at MoMAStore.org, where each purchase supports the Museum’s exhibitions and educational programming.

The second floor of UNIQLO’s Fifth Avenue Global Flagship Store is being remodelled for this project and will reopen on March 28 as the SPRZ NY Store. As part of this renovation, it will include the introduction of the unique Starbucks Experience with a full service coffee-house, creating a place for family and friends to connect on Fifth Avenue.

Commenting on today’s announcement Fast Retailing Chairman, President and CEO Tadashi Yanai said “We are extremely pleased to have such wonderful partners as MoMA and Starbucks. Through SPRZ NY, we will give customers around the world a taste of enjoying exceptional art by wearing our specially designed clothes and items, reinforcing our LifeWear mission”.

*The Andy Warhol products will not be available in any UNIQLO Europe stores.

Pharrell Williams “i am OTHER” collaboration line

UNIQLO today announces the 24 April launch of “i am OTHER,” a new collaboration with world-renowned performer and music producer Pharrell Williams. Brimming with originality, down to the tiniest details, Pharrell and street fashion icon NIGO - who took over as UNIQLO T-shirt (UT) Creative Director from 2014 Spring, Summer – worked together to bring it to life.

The full line will be available at UNIQLO stores in the UK from 24 April, with the T-shirts being available exclusive online from 15 April. See the link for a short video and exclusive interview with Pharrell, launched today.

From 14 April, UNIQLO is also kicking off a TV ad campaign featuring Pharrell, and the single "Come Get It Bae" from his new album G I R L.

The “i am OTHER” collaboration comprises men’s and women’s T-shirts in 14 colours and patterns and seven styles of baseball caps, each with a message from Pharrell, including "Think Other" and "THE SAME IS LAME". The men’s tees are carefully designed with both sewn and seamless body styles, while the caps have a slightly oversized brim. The line includes other touches that convey Pharrell's identity and sense of originality, such as his face peeking out from inside the back collar.

Pharrell said "When I first tried some of the things we produced on, I couldn’t stop myself from showing it off. I was like, 'Wow, this is going to be revolutionary'. It’s so soft, gentle to the touch and I just could not believe the price it's going for".

Now in its 12th year, UT offers around 1,000 T-shirts annually, with graphics from the worlds of art, music, comics, anime and other pop culture inspired imagery to allow anyone to freely express their individuality. From 2014, street fashion icon NIGO has taken over as UT creative director, leading revisions to the T-shirt body style, and carefully selecting the graphics. Under his uncompromising direction, the 2014 Spring, Summer line includes 35 content categories, in over 1,200 colours and patterns, for a wide variety of shirts for men, women, and kids. Grammy Award winning and Oscar nominated, Pharrell Williams is a music producer, fashion designer and singer. He just released his second solo album, G I R L. He is also a closely watched fashion trendsetter, with his own brand, BBC Icecream.

Pharrell's "i am OTHER" T-shirts will be available online from 15 April, followed by a roll out to all stores on 24 April. View / shop the collection here.

UNIQLO teams up with Emmanuelle Moreaux for Spring Linen windows 2014

UNIQLO has teamed up with Emmanuelle Moreaux who has created an installation for the launch of UNIQLO’s spring item, Linen.

Moreaux has used the installation within UNIQLO stores to express a colourful and refreshing spring breeze which derives from Linen’s breathable and cool feeling as well as its soft and supple texture.

The concept created by Moreaux is ‘Colorful wind’. There are paper strands in 100 different shades of colour which float and sway above the mannequins. This gives the feel of standing in the spring breeze. The gentle swaying motion of the floating volume of colours expresses the beginning of the new season and the colourful wind.

The first installation was in the UNIQLO Ginza flagship store and then expanded to other flagship stores, Fifth Avenue NY and 311 Oxford Street London. The art installation is simultaneous in 26 global cities and 8 countries (51 stores).

It brings the pleasant beginning of spring to the world by means of the colorful wind. The installation started at Ginza flagship store, on its façade and within the glass case. The main glass case uses approximately 2,400 strands of 4.7m long coloured paper in 100 different shades, mannequins are then placed under the floating volume of coloured strands. With the fans placed on the floor, the paper strands lightly lift up into the air and gently sway above the mannequins. The mirrored ceiling gives the overflowing effect of colours from the glass case into the store.

For the façade, 100 shades of square paper fill up the 7m high board, where colours appear to float up into the air.

UNIQLO congratulates its Global Brand Ambassador,Australian professional golfer Adam Scott,for achieving the ranking of world’s top golfer today, for the first time.

Commenting on this latest achievement, Adam Scott said, “Achieving the world number one ranking has been a goal of mine from when I first started playing golf. I am tremendously happy to have achieved this goal, and I thank UNIQLO for their support along the way. I am very proud to be associated with this company; their products are first class, and I look forward to achieving many more milestones together”.

Fast Retailing Chairman, President & CEO Tadashi Yanai, said, “I truly respect Adam Scott for aiming to become the world’s number one golfer, and in achieving his aim. We are all extremely proud that he is our Global Brand Ambassador - his passion and devotion in taking the world of golf by storm is a true inspiration for me, UNIQLO, and all at Fast Retailing”.

UNIQLO established its Global Brand Ambassador relationship with Adam Scott on April 1 last year, by not only providing the clothing that he wears in competition, but by actively designing and developing it directly with him - to meet his specific needs on the golf course.

Additional Comments from Adam Scott: I have had an exceptional season since first forming this partnership with UNIQLO. I am honoured to be the number one player in the world.

I have had a number of important developments since partnering with UNIQLO.

First, in April last year I achieved my dream of taking the prestigious Masters title in Augusta.

I am also really pleased that through this partnership, the clothes that I wear in competition are available at reasonable prices at all of UNIQLO’s stores, more than 1,300 worldwide.

UNIQLO’s light, cool and dry fabric polo shirts are designed to enhance my performance on the course. AIRism is an innovation in innerwear and I wear it every day both on and off the course. We developed Dry Stretch Pants together over the course of a year and they are very versatile - not only for golf, but for a casual night out or in the office.

We have been pioneering in our approach to the development of new golf wear as part of UNIQLO’s LifeWear.

I was pleased to see UNIQLO launch its first store in Australia, my home country, in Melbourne in April 2014.

UNIQLO and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) today jointly announced that they have signed a three-year sponsorship agreement for the ITF’s major wheelchair tennis properties. The agreement sees UNIQLO become the title sponsor of the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Tour and Wheelchair Doubles Masters, as well as an international sponsor of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters. The partnership will start on 24 June at the BNP Paribas Open de France wheelchair tournament in Paris.

Commenting on today’s announcement, ITF President Francesco Ricci Bitti, said: “It is great news for wheelchair tennis that a high profile global brand like UNIQLO has become the title sponsor of the Wheelchair Tennis Tour. We have been impressed with UNIQLO’s enthusiasm, creativity and vision, and we believe that they will be an outstanding partner for both the ITF and wheelchair tennis, one of the fastest growing Paralympic sports. We welcome their involvement and look forward to working with UNIQLO over the next three years”.

Fast Retailing Chairman, President & CEO Tadashi Yanai said, “We are extremely pleased to have partnered with the International Tennis Federation as the title sponsor of the Wheelchair Tennis Tour. Shingo Kunieda, Japan’s two-time Paralympic champion and wheelchair world No. 1, six-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and Japanese No. 1 Kei Nishikori are already UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassadors, and we wish to use the sponsorship of the Wheelchair Tennis Tour to help increase the popularity of the sport worldwide”.

The UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour comprises over 160 tournaments in more than 40 countries, including wheelchair tennis events at all four Grand Slam tournaments. The UNIQLO Wheelchair Doubles Masters is the ITF’s flagship wheelchair tennis doubles event, and in 2014 will be held in Mission Viego, California on 5–9 November. First staged in 2000, the season-ending event currently features the world’s top eight men’s pairs, top six women’s pairs and top four quad pairs.

UNIQLO today announces the launch of the Wimbledon match wear created for its Global Brand Ambassador Novak Djokovic. The new line features 4 items, available at select UNIQLO stores and online from June 23, coinciding with the start of the Wimbledon tournament this month. Inspired by the traditional Wimbledon colours and designed to complement the grass courts, the simple yet smart products available for men and kids are suitable on and off the court - providing the functionality required of top athletes.

UNIQLO’s tennis apparel for Djokovic features innovative, high-performance features worthy of the world’s top-ranked men’s singles tennis player. With Novak Djokovic performance wear, UNIQLO customers can enjoy the same high-spec features as Djokovic across the entire collection. The match wear reflects Djokovic’s clean and modern image which is especially expressed through the front design of the polo shirt.

DRY-EX polo shirts
UNIQLO created this great line of DRY-EX Polo Shirts to provide the ultimate in on-court comfort. The body and collar are made with DRY-EX, an exceptionally sweat-absorbent and quick-drying fabric that UNIQLO developed with partner Toray Industries.

DRY shorts
UNIQLO’s DRY Shorts absorb and dry perspiration quickly. The pockets are lined with pile fabric to allow players to easily wipe perspiration off their palms and securely stow away second-serve balls. The shorts feature a wide band combining flat rubber strips and flat strings in the waist. This design means that the area where the gathers are in contact with the body covers a broad strip rather than a narrow band, offering greater comfort.

Wristbands and socks
UNIQLO’s performance socks are designed for sports and made with thick fabric that's reinforced at the toe and heel. Ribbing provides a good fit and keeps them in place as you move. Moisture-absorbent pile wrist bands fit comfortably and dry sweat quickly. These are available in a pack of two, allowing you to wear both at once or alternate use.

Shop the Novak Djokovic's UNIQLO performance match wear range online here.

UNIQLO today congratulates its Global Brand Ambassadors, Serbia-born tennis pro Novak Djokovic and Japanese wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda on their 6 July victories at Wimbledon, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. This is Djokovic’s second Wimbledon victory and seventh Grand Slam win, and allows him to reclaim the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings. Kunieda’s third Wimbledon victory in the men’s doubles marks another Grand Slam title this year after winning the men’s singles and doubles at the Australian Open and men’s singles at the French Open. UNIQLO is proud to support these top athletes with quality match wear jointly developed with their assistance.

Novak Djokovic said “I very much appreciate all the support I have received from UNIQLO. This is the second Grand Slam title since we have teamed up and I look forward to many more in the future. I thank everyone connected with UNIQLO and will do my best in the upcoming U.S. Open”.

Shingo Kunieda commented “I am extremely happy to have achieved successive wins at Wimbledon. It is especially encouraging as this is the first Grand Slam title after UNIQLO has become the title sponsor of ITF’s wheelchair tennis tour. UNIQLO’s wear is lightweight and easy to move in, allowing me to play my best. I will work hard to win at the upcoming U.S. Open as well”.

Tadashi Yanai, Fast Retailing President & CEO, said “On behalf of the Fast Retailing Group and UNIQLO, I offer sincere congratulations to both our Global Brand Ambassadors on their victories. We will continue to develop high-quality wear, and as a company, wish for the continued success of Novak Djokovic and Shingo Kunieda, as well as our fellow brand ambassador Kei Nishikori”.

Shop Novak Djokovic's performance match wear range here.
For further information on UNIQLO’s Global Brand Ambassador initiative, click here.

A second special collaboration with Ines de la Fressange

UNIQLO today announces the launch of its Fall Winter 2014 collection, featuring its second collaboration with French fashion icon Ines de la Fressange. True to the esprit and elegance that inspired the highly successful first collaboration for Spring Summer 2014,the second increases the items available at all stores three-fold, covering 1.5 times more sales space, for a total of around seventy items, each to launch in turn from September 4 globally. In addition to trench coats, tweed coats and jackets, the collection brings high-quality cashmere knits and wool pants, as well as Ines’ favourites, such as an elegant tuxedo jacket and silk dresses equally suitable for the everyday or an evening out.

Commenting on the second collaboration line, Ines de la Fressange said, “I wanted to retain the spirit we created in the Spring Summer collection. I love things that are unadorned, genuine and comfortable to wear. For the Fall Winter items, I wanted to create lovely things that have the same elegance. One of the traditional European fabrics I wanted to include was tweed. With coats and jackets, the fabric and cut are important and it was a real treat for me to be able to incorporate playful details and enjoy styling the clothing freely.

I try to take the position of women today and come up with ideas that take account of factors such as closet space and budgets. No one can live surrounded by unlimited clothing. Having many items is not necessarily a good thing and it’s important to have ‘good clothes.’ The point I wanted to express with the new collection is that even without detailed fashion knowledge, women can find something beautiful to wear. They can have a full wardrobe. The Fall, Winter collection is even better than I expected and I’m extremely pleased with the elegant line.”

Design Director Naoki Takizawa said, “Like the streets of Paris, where novelty and beauty can be found in the constant blending of diverse elements throughout the city’s long history, this is a collection of essential apparel that quietly radiates through the styling. It is clothing that is simple, but with playfulness that prompts a smile. It is clothing that brings you back to your natural self just by wearing it. Talking with Ines, I begin to see clothing that anticipates the next era. It then starts to overlap with UNIQLO’s LifeWear concept.”

The collaboration line is an iteration of UNIQLO’s LifeWear, aimed at enriching lives through quality clothing. Rather than following trends, it focuses on what Ines herself wears to look and feel great. Each detail, from the height of the waist and opening of the neckline to the overall fit, has been carefully refined through a long fitting process with Ines herself to create a perfectly balanced collection.

View & shop the collection here.

The UNIQLO sweat wear collection for 2014 Fall Winter which includes casual, dressy and street-fashion inspired designs. Sweat wear now adds essential style to Fall Winter fashion and UNIQLO now brings a range of new offerings that re-invent this enduring basic.

For the new collection, the ever popular essential CORE SWEATS line represents over 100 colours and patterns in a wide range of styles, including full-zip hoodies, pullovers, blouson jackets and sweatpants with, for the first time this year, modal fabric added.

As part of its new collection, the street-fashion inspired URBAN SWEATS line from Helmut Lang designer Alexandre Plokhov, for men, women and kids elevates traditional fabric for Fall and Winter. The URBAN SWEATS colour palette consists of black and grey to suit minimalist, contemporary fashion tastes. These clothes are great for wearing around town as well as relaxing around the home.

The UNIQLO collection also features a GRAPHIC SWEATS line from street fashion icon NIGO, UNIQLO’s UT creative director since the 2014 Spring Summer season. NIGO developed the UT brand nased on pop culture from art, music, manga and anime. For Fall Winter, NIGO’s GRAPHIC SWEATS brings 12 main collaborations offering a wide variation of more than 300 colours and patterns in styles for men, women and kids.

The Fall Winter collection also includes a continuation of “i am OTHER”, COLLABORATION LAUNCHED FOR 2014 Spring Summer with world-renowned musician and producer Pharrell Williams.

UNIQLO’s sweats feature careful attention to detail, from the material, yarn and weave to the cut, fits, necklines and cuffs. The look is casual but neat in quality materials.

Shop the men's sweats collection here.
Shop the women's sweats collection here.

100% Extra Fine Merino knitwear for men and women

Fall Winter 2014 sees UNIQLO introduce a whole new range of styles in Merino for both men and women.

The men’s Merino collection now includes modern stripe patterns in subdues tones to suit everyone. Half zip sweaters provide a casual touch and easy styling as well as v-neck waistcoats which are perfect for layering and made to resist pilling. 100% Extra Fine Merino allows you to enjoy everyday sophistication year after year.

For women, the Merino collection has expanded considerably to now include dresses and combination Merino tops. The dresses have been specially designed to include flared silhouettes, deep scoop necks, roll necks and pattern detail making them extremely versatile with a touch of elegance so they can be dressed up or down accordingly. The combination sweaters are the perfect fashion item. The tunic combines soft Merino wool and silky fabric in a relaxed fit that’s comfortable and stylish. Paired with skinny fit jeans, this item is instantly stylish yet comfortable.

Shop extra fine merino for men here. Shop extra fine merino for women here.

UNIQLO launches the best of +J collection, for Fall Winter 2014

Responding to overwhelming customer demand, UNIQLO today announces that on September 23, 2014 it is re-launching a special collection of the greatest designs from its exceptionally popular collection. The launch will take place alongside Vogue’s Fashion Night Out in the UNIQLO flagship store on Oxford Street at 6pm and online (time to be confirmed) at www.uniqlo.com.

Loved for its timeless yet forward-looking style and affordable quality, over five seasons from Fall Winter 2009, +J grew to one of the most successful fashion collaborations of all time - elevating basic garments for functional, minimalist elegance to suit any lifestyle.

Coming this September, UNIQLO’s best of +J collection will reissue carefully selected garments from past seasons that capture the +J philosophy. The collection will include items such as the classic man’s button-down shirt, an indispensable building block for any wardrobe. The collection’s wool items such as sweaters and coats are rich in character, blending coziness with structure. Weightless and warm, +J's signature down jackets and parkas remain subtle testaments to the perfection of technical outerwear. Throughout the +J collection, precision tailoring, avant-garde textiles and modern silhouettes combine to create the personal uniform for the world of today.

The launch of the best of the collection is part of UNIQLO’s ongoing aim to answer customers’ needs and desires.

Perfect design. Simplicity. Priced for everyone.

View the collection for men and women.

UNIQLO launches its 2014 Ultra Light Down Fall Winter Collection

The Ultra Light Down (ULD) line for the 2014 Fall Winter season features a record twenty styles – eight more than last year - that continue to expand downs versatility with signature lightness and warmth. Along with the popular jackets, vests, and Compact Down that doubles as innerwear, new products this year include an even warmer ULD parka, all new quilted pattern jackets and vests, and much more. The expanded ULD line up offers something for everyone to enjoy the lightness and warmth of portable down.

For the first time, ULD jackets for women and ULD vests come in a ‘diamond’ quilt design – suitable for both casual and more formal occasions. The men’s line up includes jackets with a ‘square quilt’ pattern.

The ULD coat lineup has expanded offering both business and casual options. In the men’s line, UNIQLO features a new half-length business coat which is suitable over a blazer jacket. For women, it brings a fashionable shawl collar coat and a versatile wrap-around coat.

New this season is a men’s parka with aluminium printing on the lining to reflect radiant heat, providing even greater warmth - the same principle as a thermos bottle. Jointly developed with Toray, it is ideal for long periods in the cold in that the new material reflects around 1.5 times the heat of ordinary ULD (based on UNIQLO testing, with comparison at a measurement wavelength of 5-20mm). Careful attention to detail such as zipper seams further enhances warmth retention. A special processing ensures that the parka retains its softness despite the printing, while the lattice pattern keeps the material lightweight.

New quilt design jackets and vests
The jacket and vest line-up includes new ‘diamond’ and ‘square cut’ quilt designs – an addition to the standard horizontal pattern. The men’s line includes a square cut jacket and diamond vest in a lustrous fabric with sporty, vivid colours such blue and orange.

The women’s line comprises of a jacket, vest, and a collarless jacket. All three are in diamond quilt, with subdued matte colouring. The collarless jacket creates a minimal, feminine silhouette. Leather detailing highlights are featured at the neckline and cuffs.

New coats for mid-winter
ULD men’s coats include a new half coat for business, designed to be worn over a blazer and available in subdued black and gray, as well as herringbone print patterns for an elegant look that complements wool suits. Design details include left and right-hand pockets and a hidden front zipper. The coat is also portable, useful for unexpected business trips.

The women’s line includes a new ‘shawl collar’ and ‘wrap’ coat. The shawl collar is voluminous and elegant, available in both solid colours and print patterns. The wrap coat includes a waist belt for adjusting the position and angle of the belt, or the opening of the collar which allows for a range of unique styles.

UNIQLO Indigo Blue Project is inspired by authentic Japanese indigo denim and traditional weaving and dyeing techniques. As a testament to this legacy, denim fabrics for the collection were supplied by Kaihara – one of Japan’s oldest and best denim mills – and contain 20% natural indigo.

Comprising of items including denim Jeans, Shorts, Shirts, Jackets, Dresses, Sweat and indigo-dyed T-Shirts for men and women, the collection is designed to create a casual and chic look, defining casual urban style at its best. New classic jeans in various fits and styles have wonderful hand detailing and finishing. The bottoms have red stitching sewn on the inside seam and copper rivets which provide a classic selvedge denim look. These are joined by more fashion-inspired denim items including shirts with the impression of a missing pocket for a unique look as well as overalls, skirts and indigo sweat dresses.

The collection for men and women will launch in UK flagship store, 311 Oxford Street and online on October 23. The collection ranges from £14.90 – £79.90.

UNIQLO today announces the launch of a special 2015 Spring, Summer collection created with Ines de La Fressange. UNIQLO Design Director Naoki Takizawa worked with Ines to merge her passion for the UNIQLO LifeWear concept with her style - inspired by refined feminine beauty and authentic quality. This is the third collaborative collection with Ines, comprising a total of 95 items in a wider range of fabrics.

The collection debuts in two stages. The first for the Spring, launches Thursday, January 22, at UNIQLO UK flagship store on 311 Oxford Street and online at www.uniqlo.com. New to the line is the natural caramel colour common to southern France, dresses in vintage floral prints and indigo shirts. The sophisticated styling includes new coordination approaches for classic sportswear and updates to the garment-dyed nylon jacket and coats that proved so popular last year.

The second stage for the Summer, will be available exclusively online at www.uniqlo.com from April 2nd, featuring items that reflect the mystique of Morocco’s Marrakech and capture the spirit of a vacation by the Mediterranean Sea. The range newly includes vanilla and limestone gray hues, for vivid natural contrasts in the dazzling sunshine.

The Ines de La Fressange collection is designed to enhance feminine beauty, while remaining effortlessly comfortable. Reprising the popular Soutien Collar Coat, final garment dyeing enhances softness and texture. The Floral Print Dress incorporates an elastic waistband without a gathered front to emphasize the silhouette. Shade contrasts in the pattern underscore the vintage appearance.

Ines de la Fressange said, “Fashion has to be fun. I learned from the world of high fashion that you can express elegance without owning many items. This collection is very easy to wear, match and is layered to fit all women around the world. Fashion is one of life’s joys. Let’s enjoy it together! This is a really exciting collection. It’s easy to wear and offers everyday fun in fashion. These are the kinds of clothes I’ve longed for myself and I couldn’t wait to wear them!”

Design Director Naoki Takizawa said, “In our work together, Ines and I always start by asking what kinds of clothing we should recommend to customers this season. We feel like chefs eagerly preparing the best in seasonal fare for their diners. We materialized our shared vision in a collection that we can recommend with confidence. We wanted to create clothing that embraces fabric, textures, colours, details and Parisian wit. At the same time, we wanted to subtly bring out the personality of the person wearing the clothes, rather than overwhelm them. We also wanted to brighten a woman’s day with clothing that naturally interacts with them.”

View the collection here.

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