Fashion
UNIQLO announces the Uniqlo U Spring/Summer 2018 collection will launch in three phases, on 26 January,and more items will be introduced progressively in March and April 2018.This is the fourth Uniqlo U collection, which embodies the UNIQLOLifeWear philosophy of creating high-quality clothing that is universal in design and comfort, and made for everyone, everywhere. The new collection features reinvented basics from the design team at the UNIQLO Paris R&D Centre,which is led by Artistic Director ChristopheLemaire.
The full Uniqlo U Spring/Summer 2018 collection will be available exclusively at the UNIQLO Global Flagship Store at Orchard Central and online at www.uniqlo.com/sg. In addition, selected pieces from the collectionwill be available in the following UNIQLO stores –Bugis+, JEM, ION Orchard and Suntec City. Prices range from $14.90 for a U Crew Neck T-Shirtto $199.90 for a BLOCKTECH coat.
Uniqlo U takes the LifeWear range further towardstomorrow by bringing new ideas to design, patterns, fabric development, and sewing techniques. The latest Uniqlo U collection features brilliant hues inspired by nature in slightly oversized styling for effortlessly relaxed silhouettes, and it comprises50items for women, 38for men and eightaccessories.
Featuring Blues and Greens, Stripes and Borders
Key colours in this collection include variations of blues and greens, such as sea blue, sky blue,forestgreenand grass green. Orange and red accents, stripes and borders, as well asother elements are also incorporated into the collection to broaden wardrobe flexibility. An exciting addition to the Women’s linethis season is theOpen Collar Shirt featuring thick stripeswhile thehighlight of the Men’s range is theColour BlockT-Shirt,which employsheavyweight cotton.
BLOCKTECH Coats Offering Outstanding Performance
This season’s line will incorporate coats that offer exceptional functions –water-resistant, windproof, and breathability. The Women’s BLOCKTECH Short Coat is both comfortable and stylish as townwear, employinga drawstring waist and a matte finish. The new Men’s BLOCKTECH coat employs chambray twill fabric that is water-repellent and windproof, combining a clean silhouette with excellent all-weather protection.
Seamless, Comfortable Knits Employing WHOLEGARMENT Technology and Seamless Swimwear forWomen
Fall/Winter 2017 items made with 3D U-Knit three-dimensional weaving technique proved incredibly popular, employing WHOLEGARMENT technology to enhance fit and comfort. The new range enhances the look and feel by adopting high twist cotton fabric in two newWomen’s items: one is the 3D Ribbed Balloon Sweater, with distinctive cuff and waist styling, and the other is the 3D Crew Neck Balloon Dress, whose fit and flare silhouette enhances femininity.
