C’mon Japan, give Canada Uniqlo!
Ever since Uniqlo opened up retail outlets in New York, I’ve desperately wanted the mainstream Japanese chain to come to Canada. Unlike H&M however, I find Uniqlo’s range of clothing to be better made and of higher quality. For example, Uniqlo’s infamous S-00X series jean is made with premium selvedge denim – a type of material known for its tighter weave and historical roots. Although Uniqlo’s offerings may not be as funky and runway driven as H&M’s is, they do offer some really neat items and also tend to collaborate with third party designers.
Over the past weekend two up and coming designers, Tim Hamilton and Juliana Jabour both released capsule collections for Uniqlo. I have to say, I like the route this company taking by introducing wearable collections by lesser known but still prominent designers. Uniqlo’s past collaboration with ex-Cloak designer Alexandre Plokhov (now with Versace) was very refreshing to see as well. If I still haven’t convinced you guys just how cool this retail chain is yet, be sure to take a look yourselves at www.uniqlo.com
> images courtesy of uniqlo.com
I agree. I love uniqlo! They have some crazy jackets.
i would soooooo love a uniqlo here
I definitely know what you mean – love the colours and the value!
how are you geekigirl? :)
Agreed. Whenever I go back to Japan, I stock up on Uniqlo because the quality is amazing. It’s minimalistic and the colours are beautiful.
Here here! I was just in NYC over the summer with some friends that went out to Japan to work and they took me to Uniqlo. I loved that place… I could have spent too much money there. I’d love to see one in Toronto, nice and big like the NYC one.
hehehe
i live in shanghai, and we have tonnes of UQ here. though, it’s like UG lite, (think Tims or McD’s at the Gas Station…) But Lite is better than NONE!
you are so right, though it’s more basic and minimal, that’s what we need. H&M’s “disposable” clothing can only go so far…
I have some UQ items that I bought 41/2 years ago when I first moved here that I am still using to this day.
The underwear lasts a long time, and the socks are pretty good quality. Look at the range of dress socks for crissakes… every damn colour in the book.
my only gripes… need to bring back last seasons “comfort socks” and the mesh-like underwear from 2 seasons ago. those mothers would breathe in the summer, and had that amazing quality that mesh has as an insulator… they actually retained warmth in the winter…
if you don’t know, you don’t realise what you are missing…
give me UQ for my body, and Muji for my home, and I’m set for life!
Cheers, Shane from Shanghai via Toronto/Calgary
I was just about to order some HEATTECH shirts and I went on to check them out. Unfortunately, they don’t ship to Canada. It was going to be my first online purchase too! I am deeply disappointed and saddened. I was looking forward to keeping cozy this winter. :(
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