CLEO’s Fashion Director Janice Pidduck flew to Tokyo to attend the launch of the new UNIQLO line. Capture the zeitgeist of the moment with UNIQLO’s Lifewear A/W ’16 collection. The message? Be an individual.
CLEO’s Fashion Director Janice Pidduck flew to Tokyo to attend the launch of the new UNIQLO line. Capture the zeitgeist of the moment with UNIQLO’s Lifewear A/W ’16 collection. The message? Be an individual.
8:00 Sightseeing
The first stop after hopping off the plane? A quick trip around Tokyo’s tourist attractions, followed by the ultimate sushi party. Yumz!
10:00 The Runway Show
The styling at the fashion show was next level. UNIQLO’s creative team are the bomb.
11:00 The media preview
Held at the Bellesalle Shibuya Garden building, which also hosts Tokyo Fashion Week, the space was converted into a home setting complete with an office, kid’s room and other themed rooms. Cute!
12:00 The UNIQLO X Inès de La Fressange walk through
UNIQLO’s super-cool Design Director, Naoki Takizawa, talked us through the new collaboration which, as usual, embodies Inès’ unique take on Parisian style. FYI, Naoki also works on the Carine Roitfeld and Lemaire collaborations, and he’s a mine of useful fashion information!
The UNIQLO X Inès de La Fressange collaboration will launch on September 5 at UNIQLO Orchard Central and www.uniqlo.com/sg
12:30 Street style inspo!
Tokyo’s a hive of fashion inspiration. These street style snaps prove that basic styling is the way to go.
14:00 First look at the A/W ’16 collection
Clearly UNIQLO have got your style essentials covered, including the perfect pieces for work, weekends, working out, going out and even for doing zilch on the couch at home.
1. High waist faux suede flare skirt, $59.90
2.Light denim dress, $39.90
3. Faux suede riders double jacket, $189
4.Merino blend ribbed turtle neck sleeveless sweater, $39.90
The A/W ’16 collection is available in-stores and at www.uniqlo.com/sg. Disclaimer: not all stores will stock the full range.
15:00 Meet the head honchos
The brains behind the brand. UNIQLO’s founder and management address the press at a global media gathering.
16:00 Store visit at Ginza
Next stop, UNIQLO’s largest flagship store! That’s 12 floors of potential fashion haul, which I dutifully ransacked in just under an hour.
17:00 Check out the lookbook!
So that’s how you wear a coat, puffer vest and work pants. UNIQLO is the master when it comes to smart layering.
