16 Feb 11 Men’s clothing and women’s clothing gifts for Valentine’s Day
Ah, it is that time of the year again where we can get spoilt and eat too much chocolate. But why is it we always panic when it comes to buying the perfect gift for a loved one? Women’s and men’s clothing is notoriously tricky to buy for someone else, yet it remains a popular choice of gift for Valentine’s Day. Getting the clothes that your partner really wants is an essential part of the whole ‘giving’ experience but how do you know what they will actually like?
Men’s Clothing Choices
If you must do underwear then forget socks and go with a pair of themed boxer shorts. They are fun and provide a little light relief on a day where stress levels are high because of the expectation that the day needs to be perfect. Leave the socks for his mother to take care of! If you are thinking about getting outerwear, then think about the colours and styles that he normally wears. If you want to get your partner something that he wants then don’t try and buy something out of his usual style range as you will likely end up getting him something that will never be worn. Shirts are often a great men’s clothing gift. If however, he never wears formal shirts then you should go with a t-shirt instead. Sticking with what he normally wears is the safest way to be sure that you will buy him something he wants.
Women’s Clothing Choices
Women’s clothing can be somewhat trickier to get right as women tend to have varied wardrobes rather than set styles. Men often stick with what they know while women will have different tops, skirts and trousers for every occasion. A new dress is often a welcomed present for a woman as it is more special than a t-shirt and less cliché than lingerie, meaning that she will appreciate the gesture even if the design isn’t quite right. This doesn’t mean however that you choose any old dress. It is wise to think about the colour as well as the cut and if necessary go through her wardrobe and see how her other clothes hang. Looking at whether she has low cut tops, high necks, long skirts, or loose trousers will give you an idea of the style that you know she will be comfortable in.
Valentine’s Day 2011
Valentine’s Day this year looks set to be a cold one and women’s clothing gifts as well as men’s can be anything from sexy through to comfortable and convenient. Cashmere sweaters and cardigans are also great choices this year! If you are spending Valentine’s Day with your loved one abroad in sunny climates then why not treat them to new swimwear or sunglasses. Again make sure that you think about their usual style so if they like baggy shorts don’t go out and buy a pair of tight Speedos.
Valentine’s Day is a time to use your imagination but if you want to make sure that you get your loved one clothes that they really want to wear than you should stick with styles and colours that they usually wear. Whether you choose to shop online or in a store there are plenty of men and women’s clothing choices with Valentine’s Day themes that can be a lot of fun to buy.
If you are still somewhat unsure, then maybe you should buy your partner a voucher this Valentine’s Day and let them choose something that they really want.
If you’re thinking of buying your partner men’s clothing or women’s clothing this Valentines Day, why not check out UNIQLO UK’s online fashion store for some unique gift ideas.
20 Jan 11 UNIQLO Perfect Shape Jeans and Trousers. Beautiful legs from Every Angle
With Christmas over for another year and New Year’s resolutions being made not to be broken, UNIQLO have created a perfect shape trouser collection sure to accentuate and lengthen your legs in all the right places, ideal for the detox season.
The perfect shape collection has been developed through rigorous fittings, ensuring the most flattering of lines and details for both men and women.
Perfect Shape jeans are made with a slightly smaller front than back panel, creating a slender, sculpted leg. The addition of a slight curve to the rear of the yoke focuses the eyes on the upper part of the jeans for a hip lifting effect.
Perfect Shape straight trousers have a slightly raised knee position making the legs look longer, as well as a three-dimensional pattern to flatter the hips. The addition of a thick belt minimises the hips and helps to flatten and shape the tummy.
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Priced from £24.99, the perfect shape collection is available from the men’s clothing and women’s clothing departments of all UNIQLO UK stores now and online at www.uniqlo.com/uk.
Tags: jeans, mens clothing, women's clothing
15 Dec 10 Spring Summer 2011 Barbie, Cath Kidson & Antoni and Alison UT T-shirt Collections
Barbie UT T-shirts
Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has inspired girls around the world to play out their dreams, aspirations and to even “try on” different roles and careers. Fifty years later Barbie continues to be renowned as an influential cultural, social and fashion icon. This season, UNIQLO UT will be touching the hearts of girls and women everywhere with this unique vintage collaboration between UNIQLO the style icon of the century. The collection features 11 styles and will be available from March 2011.
Cath Kidson UT T-shirts
Cath Kidston and UNIQLO invite you to enjoy a wonderful collection which redefines classic Cath Kidston prints with UNIQLO printing techniques, re-working them in vintage fashion colours to create a washed out, antique look. Proceeds from this exclusive UNIQLO Cath Kidston Charity Project collection, designed by the British designer Cath Kidston, will be donated to the Japanese Organisation for International Cooperation in Family Planning –helping to fund an initiative to support a safe motherhood programme in Zambia. Available from March 2011.
Antoni and Alison UT T-shirts
Antoni + Alison, for the first time in their fashion careers, have allowed another company into the fold to work with and re create some of the single most recognised pieces from their renowned collections. A slogan for our time, these archive pieces resonate with global culture decades on and highlight what UNIQLO already recognise–the power of a t shirt! Available from March 2011.
Author bio: The women’s t-shirts at UNIQLO are available in a range of styles, colours and prints. There’s something for everyone. Check the UT collection out in the men’s clothing and women’s clothing sections of their online store.
Tags: mens clothing, T-shirts, women's clothing, womens t shirts
15 Dec 10 Spring Summer 2011 Manga & Jim Jarmusch UT T-shirt Collections
Dragon Ball Z Manga T-shirts
Dragon Ball Z is the second part of the Dragon Balltrilogy, an animated TV series based on Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Datimanga. The series has become renowned as a masterpiece of Japanese anime. This instalment begins when Son Coku’s brother, a rogue member of the Saiyanrace, is sent to invade the earth traces the growth of Ooku’sson Gohanfrom a young boy to a brave warrior. The collection features 10 styles and will be available from Mid February 2011.
Naruto Manga T-shirts
Naruto Uzumakiis an ongoing Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. The plot tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, an adolescent ninja who constantly searches for recognition and aspires to become a Hokage, the ninja in his village that is acknowledged as the leader and the strongest of all. The collection features 32 styles and will be available from Early January 2011.
One Piece Manga T-shirts
In the golden age of pirates fighting over ONE PIECE, the legendary treasure of the King of Pirates Gold Roger, a boy named Luffy sets out to become king of the pirates. The adventure story covers how Luffy becomes mixed up in a variety of incidents, discovering friendship and forming bonds along the way. Now in its 10th year of broadcast, ONE PIECE is still loved by a wide range of viewers from children to adults. The collection features 27 styles and will be available from March 2011.
Jim Jarmusch T-shirts
Jim Jarmusch is one of the most influential independent American film makers working today. His stylish, groundbreaking films have been appreciated by critics and film-lovers for more than 20 years. UNIQLO have selected images from three of his most iconic early films from the 1980’s; Permanent Vacation (1980), Stranger Than paradise (1984) and Down By Law (1986) to create a collection of tshirts that bring to life his original, cool, off-beat style. Available from February 2011.
Author bio: UNIQLO’s UT t-shirts are available in a range of styles, colours and prints. There’s something for everyone. Check them out in the men’s clothing and women’s clothing sections of their online store.
Tags: mens clothing, T-shirts, women's clothing
27 Oct 10 UNIQLO +J Launches in Soho, New York City
Crowds queued up from 6am outside UNIQLO’s New York Soho store on Thursday 7 October to purchase the new Autumn/Winter 2010 +J collection. Last Thursday 14 October saw the highly anticipated UK launch.
The early morning line in New York City was a sure indicator that this season’s +J collection is in huge demand. Despite the rain, the crowds continued to grow throughout the day, proving once again that Jil Sander’s minimalist yet carefully detailed designs partnered with UNIQLO’s affordable prices are a win-win for everyone.
The +J Autumn Winter 2010 collection was available in the UK from 10am on Thursday October 14 at the following UNIQLO stores; 311 Oxford St, Westfield London, Selfridges London (menswear only) and the latest addition to the UNIQLO store portfolio in Bluewater, Kent. The collection is also available to buy online at www.uniqlo.com/uk.
UNIQLO & Jil Sander: UNIQLO’s collaboration with Jil Sander has produced affordable, designer men’s clothing and women’s clothing with no compromise on quality.
Tags: +J, Jil Sander, mens clothing, Uniqlo, women's clothing
11 Oct 10 UNIQLO +J COUNTDOWN – 3 DAYS TO GO
LAUNCH DATE: THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER, 10AM
The countdown has begun to Thursday 14 October and the UK launch of the latest much anticipated +J collection.
The +J Autumn/Winter 2010 collection continues to explore the territory between couture and sportswear, combining the lightest down jackets with sculptured felt coats and incorporating the season’s major trends.
The latest +J collection takes note of the season’s camel colour trend with a range of outerwear featuring deconstructed edges, sculpted shapes and tailored detailing. The essence of these outerwear +J pieces is purity:
“Well chosen, new clothes have the power to refresh and invigorate. A confident dresser will entertain a playful relationship to fashion, and experiment, without getting overwhelmed”
Jil Sander, 2010
Consisting of approximately 150 items, the +J Autumn/Winter 2010 collection offers many possibilities for the choice of an individual style and a personal uniform.
The +J Autumn/Winter 2010 collection will be available from Thursday October 14 at the following UK stores; 311 Oxford Street, Westfield London, Selfridges London (menswear only) and the latest addition to the UNIQLO portfolio in Bluewater, Kent. The collection will also be available to buy online at www.uniqlo.com/uk. Details will be posted on the UNIQLO +J web page. http://www.uniqlo.com/plusj/.
UNIQLO & Jil Sander: UNIQLO’s collaboration with Jil Sander has produced affordable, designer men’s clothing and women’s clothing with no compromise on quality.
Tags: +J, Jil Sander, mens clothing, Uniqlo, women's clothing
16 Sep 10 Announcing Lucky Machine; UNIQLO’s Prize Winning Online Game to Celebrate the Imminent Launch of the New UNIQLO Ecommerce Website, at 9am on 09/09
In the run-up to their ecommerce website relaunch, on 9 September 2010, UNIQLO have developed two new social media initiatives; LUCKY COUNTER, which hands over control of their best selling items to their customers, and LUCKY MACHINE, a pinball flash-based game offering players the chance to win huge prizes and online UNIQLO discounts.
Online pinball machine game LUCKY MACHINE will offer customers the chance to win a £1,000 cash prize, as well as online discount vouchers from £5 up to £100. There are three stages of play and each customer is given three balls. To get more balls, players simply have to invite their friends to play the game via Facebook or Twitter. The more friends you invite, the more chance you have at winning! LUCKY MACHINE will launch on the same day as the new UNIQLO ecommerce website and will run until October 1, 2010, with the discount codes issued valid until the end of November. The game will be available to play online at www.uniqlo.com.
UNIQLO launched Twitter initiative LUCKY COUNTER on 3 September and this will run until the new website launches on 9 September. Customers are invited to Tweet about selected items to reduce the cost; the more Tweets, the more customers can save on the price! All Twitter users have to do is simply visit the LUCKY COUNTER website at www.uniqlo.com, select their item and follow the instructions to Tweet. Customers will even be able to see the price dynamically change in real-time. The final reduced prices of these UNIQLO best selling items will be announced on the day of the ecommerce website relaunch, on 9 September, when customers will be able to browse and buy from 9am. The reduced prices will be available until 13 September.
The relaunch of the ecommerce website is the latest landmark in UNIQLO’s UK development strategy. This year also sees the opening of the first store outside of London in Bluewater on October 2, 2010.
Everything. Anytime. Shop online. www.uniqlo.com.
About UNIQLO: UNIQLO are a Japanese fashion house providing high quality men’s clothing and women’s clothing at affordable prices.
Tags: lucky machine, mens clothing, online game, Uniqlo, women's clothing
09 Sep 10 Autumn/ Winter 2010 UNIQLO Men’s Fleece Collection
This season, the UNIQLO fleece collection is bigger and better than ever! UNIQLO is bringing back the fleece with a wider selection of colours, patterns and designs than ever before and fabrics range from a teddy soft fur feel to a heavy Mouton fleece.
The fleece collection extends into accessories this year with gloves, scarves and rucksacks –these are made from fluffy boa fleece and come in this seasons nu-rave neons. A sure fire fashion statement. Boys, the 80s are here to stay.
UNIQLO. Re-defining the fleece from rambling to rave.
UNIQLO’s AW2010 men’s fleece collection is priced from £14.99 and will be available from September at all UNIQLO UK stores and online at www.uniqlo.com/uk.
About UNIQLO: UNIQLO provides innovative women’s and men’s clothing to keep you at the perfect temperature whatever the weather.
Tags: fleece, men's fleece, mens clothing, Uniqlo
06 Sep 10 UNIQLO Announce Exclusive UK Online Launch of velvet by Graham and Spencer Autumn/Winter 2010 Collection
Building on the success of the Spring/Summer 2010 collection, UNIQLO today announce the launch date of 20 September 2010 for the second designer collaboration with LA brand; velvet by Graham and Spencer.
velvet by Graham and Spencer is an American brand created by Jenny Graham and Toni Spencer. velvet first became known for its ultra soft, feminine and modern t-shirts. Having been designing together since 2000, Jenny Graham and Toni Spencer have since dedicated themselves to designing collections that speak to the modern woman, offering unpretentious styles that are subtly sexy, with a true sense of understated luxury.
The Autumn/Winter 2010 collection introduces luxurious 100% cashmere sweaters and cardigans, keeping to the brand’s heritage of quality and cut, creating super soft pieces that feel like a second skin. The capsule collection of six individual styles transcends seasonal fashions and emanates timeless style. With a rich colour palette of deep burgundy, stone, charcoal, cobalt and camel, these pieces will become your key winter staples.
The women’s clothing collection is priced from £79.99 to £99.99 and will be exclusively available at the UK flagship store at 311 Oxford Street, London and online at http://www.uniqlo.co.uk/ from 20 September 2010.
About UNIQLO: Established in 2003, UNIQLO UK is an innovative fashion brand providing women’s and men’s clothing for casual occasions through to smart events.
Tags: cardigans, mens clothing, sweaters, women's clothing
02 Sep 10 Autumn / Winter UNIQLO Women’s Casual Outerwear
This season UNIQLO brings you a plethora of must-have casual outerwear!
The ever popular neo-leather makes a comeback in sharp, fitted shapes to keep you looking glamorously grunge, whilst the coated cloth styles come in cuts suitable for city living or winter walks in the country.
Alternatively, the shearling cropped gilet channels aviation cool as well as being bang on-trend in the catwalk style stakes.
Women’s casual coats & jackets at UNIQLO will be priced from £19.99 and are available throughout the AW2010 period in all UK stores and nationwide at www.uniqlo.co.uk.
About UNIQLO: Well-known for their innovative materials, UNIQLO aren’t just a clothing brand. Their men’s clothing and women’s clothing are made to exacting Japanese standards with comfort taking as high priority as style.
Tags: coats & jackets, mens clothing, women's clothing, women's outerwear
