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Press Centre - UNIQLO http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/ ja Copyright 2013 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:39:05 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss UNIQLO to launch tennis apparel collection, based on Novak Djokovic's grand slam match wear

UNIQLO to launch tennis apparel collection, based on Novak Djokovic's grand slam match wear

UNIQLO today announce the launch of the highly anticipated Novak Djokovic replica match wear for men. The collections, modeled on his last four Grand Slam tournament kits, will launch exclusively online on Thursday 23rd May at www.uniqlo.com/uk.

UNIQLO has been the exclusive designer of tournament match wear for Novak Djokovic since he became a UNIQLO Global brand ambassador in May 2012. Starting with the 2012 French Open, Novak Djokovic has now competed at all four Grand Slam tournaments wearing match wear created by UNIQLO, including his recent triumph at the 2013 Australian Open. UNIQLO Design director Naoki Takizawa worked extremely closely with Novak Djokovic to develop tennis apparel that matches his uncompromising standards of performance excellence.

The collections feature wristbands, socks, t-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, track jackets and trousers, with prices starting from £7.90 for socks to £79.90 for a warm up jacket.

Roland Garros 2013 match wear UNIQLO will also launch the Novak Djokovic replica match wear for this year’s Roland Garros tournament on Thursday 23 May exclusively online, allowing customers to purchase the collection two days before Novak Djokovic wears it on court. Djokovic will reveal the collection in the UNIQLO flagship store in Opera, Paris on May 23rd.

The collection will be available at uniqlo.com from May 23rd.

UNIQLO to launch tennis apparel collection, based on Novak Djokovic's grand slam match wear

Performance wear modeled on Djokovic’s kit for the 2012 French Open Inspired by the Tricolor, the national flag of France, UNIQLO created Djokovic’s match wear kit for the first time for the 2012 French Open. The design team also drew inspiration from the famous red clay courts of Roland Garros and Djokovic’s deep affection for the host country.

UNIQLO to launch tennis apparel collection, based on Novak Djokovic's grand slam match wear

Performance wear modeled on Djokovic’s kit for Wimbledon 2012 The design for Djokovic’s Wimbledon match wear comes from the necktie he received after winning his first Wimbledon title in 2011. The purple and dark green stripes of this prized necktie were subtly incorporated into Djokovic’s match whites as a sign of his appreciation for this gift and his pride as defending men’s singles champion.

UNIQLO to launch tennis apparel collection, based on Novak Djokovic's grand slam match wear

Performance wear modeled on Djokovic’s kit for the 2012 U.S. Open
In tribute to the host country, Djokovic’s kit for the 2012 US Open featured red and navy blue as base colours - two of the primary colours of the American flag. The asymmetric colour lines around the sides and over the right-hand shoulder, also a feature of the design for Djokovic’s French Open match wear, accentuate his superbly dynamic serving action.

UNIQLO to launch tennis apparel collection, based on Novak Djokovic's grand slam match wear

Performance wear modeled on Djokovic’s kit for the 2013 Australian Open
Marking the start of his partnership with UNIQLO’s corporate social responsibility program, Djokovic personally selected green for the 2013 Australian Open replica match wear to highlight awareness for ecological and environmental causes.

High performance functional match wear
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.

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. The attention to detail in the design of DRY-EX Polo Shirts extends to the collar's zipper, which is lined with DRY-EX piping for extra comfort.

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.

Track jackets
The combination of exceptional off-court comfort and a classic slim-fitting silhouette makes the Track Jacket a great choice for a wide range of sports. The hems and sleeve cuffs are made of a thin, close-fitting material, instead of conventional ribbing, for a snugger fit. The jackets also feature the ‘breakaway zipper,’ allowing the jacket to be taken off in one swift move. The Track Jacket is made from light, dry fabric with anti-bacterial and anti-odor properties.

Warm-up jacket and trousers
Ideal for warming up on court or for simply staying warm ahead of a match, the Warm-up Jacket and trousers are made with high density materials that have water-repellent properties. The jacket has stretchy cuffs that offer a snug fit and makes changing easy. The drawstring for tightening the jacket hem is designed so that it can be discreetly stowed away inside the pockets. The zippers fitted on the pant hems are designed not to move and distract. ]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/05/uniqlo_to_launch_tennis_appare.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/05/uniqlo_to_launch_tennis_appare.html Fri, 17 May 2013 15:39:05 +0000 UNIQLO congratulates Adam Scott on winning the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta

UNIQLO congratulates Adam Scott on winning the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta

April 15, 2013 Tokyo, Japan – UNIQLO today congratulates Adam Scott, its recently appointed Global brand ambassador, on winning the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament which ended Sunday, April 14, in Augusta, Georgia. This latest victory marks both the first time Mr. Scott has won and the first time for an Australian to win what is known to be one of the most prestigious golf tournaments worldwide.

Commenting on his recent victory, Adam Scott, said,

“I am very happy to have won my first Green Jacket. I have been working very hard for this and I am pleased to see some of the fruits of my hard work. I am also very happy to have won so soon after I began my partnership with UNIQLO. Their clothes, in particular their polo shirt, helped me to look comfortable and at ease on the course.”

Commenting on the win, Tadashi Yanai, Fast Retailing Chairman, President & CEO, said,

“I am thrilled for Adam, with his victory in this prestigious tournament. Beyond his outstanding athletic ability, personally Adam is a true gentleman. We are excited to support his progress, and proud to have him represent us as our Global Brand Ambassador.”

UNIQLO announced on April 9 that it had appointed Adam Scott as its newest Global Brand Ambassador. As a result of this sponsorship, Mr. Scott will wear UNIQLO apparel in all competitions, starting with the 2013 Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta. The aim of the sponsorship is to promote the UNIQLO brand and UNIQLO clothing worldwide.

View / shop the Spring / Summer '13 Polo shirt collection here @ UNIQLO.com]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/04/uniqlo_congratulates_adam_scot.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/04/uniqlo_congratulates_adam_scot.html Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:57:24 +0000 UNIQLO UK presents UT POP-UP! LON

UNIQLO are pleased to announce the opening of UT POP-UP! LON, a unique concept gallery space dedicated to their eponymous clothing category, UT (UNIQLO T-shirt). UT POP-UP! LON will open to the public from Friday 19th April to Saturday 27TH April located at The Hoxton Gallery at the Arch on Kingsland road. The gallery also sees in the launch of the new UT CAMERA app.

UT began in 2003 and encompasses the UNIQLO LifeWear concept, allowing the wearer’s personality to shine through and express individuality. UT brings fun and the freedom of expression to the simple t-shirt.

UT CAMERA
As part of the initiative, UNIQLO have just launched UT CAMERA, a new smartphone video app that turns two second personal looped video portraits into animation. Users can download the UT CAMERA app from the app store to their smartphone (iPhone and Android) to create their video. The video can then be uploaded to the official UT website ut.uniqlo.com for those wearing a UT, and to Facebook and Twitter for all users.

UT POP-UP! LON
UNIQLO UK partners with VICE to present two weekends of events dedicated to two special themes close to the heart of UT: ART and MUSIC. The ART weekend shapes itself around the legendary artists Keith Haring and Jean Michel-Basquiat. The MUSIC weekend is set to promote the limited edition UT contents for Spring / Summer '13 of Rhythmic Textile, MTV, and the UTGP competition category of t-shirt designs inspired by Madonna, David Bowie, AC/DC, Kiss, Sex Pistols and The Who.

Each weekend UT POP-UP! LON will have art installations from renowned London-based artists Damian Weighill and Dan Freeman on the two themes, as well as a pop-up store and events.

Customers and fans can apply for exclusive limited passes to the private events taking place in the UT POP-UP! LON via uniqlo.com/uk/ut.

Thursday 18th April
Strictly VIP! ART Launch party with performances from Gabriel Bruce, Age Of Consent, Bullion, Kutmah and GETME!

Friday 19th April
UNIQLO Secret UT Cinema. Enjoy a private screening of the documentary on the life of Keith Haring.

Saturday 20th April
UNIQLO ArtShop. Train to be an artist at our ARTSHOP session with influential artists and creative leaders.

Thursday 25 April
Strictly VIP! MUSIC Launch party with performances from Swim Deep, Wolf Alice, Fred MacPherson, Jen Long, and Noisey.

Friday 26th April
UNIQLO UT Sessions. Live recording session with Charlie Boyer and the Voyeurs.

Saturday 27th April
UNIQLO Record Fair. Browse for your favourite vinyl at our pop up record fair.

Throughout Friday 19th April – Saturday 27th April 12pm - 6pm the shop will be open daily. Customers can shoot their own UT CAMERA video on site creating a live stream of content projected onto the walls, which can then be uploaded to the UT website, facebook and twitter, and be in with a chance of winning different prizes depending on the theme. Use #UT_LDN and #UT_CAMERA for entry.

Customers will also have the chance to shop limited edition UT collection plus all customers will receive a UT VIP card to use in UNIQLO stores.

Visit uniqlo.com/uk/ut for full details.

The UT POP-UP! LON is part of a global UT POP-UP! initiative taking place in various UNIQLO cities – Tokyo, New York, Paris and Singapore. Just opened, the UNIQLO TYO POP-UP! store is the largest ever UT store. Located at Tokyo’s Shibuya station, the old former platforms are lined with more than 12,000 UTs in over 1,000 different designs.]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/04/uniqlo_uk_presents_ut_popup_lo.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/04/uniqlo_uk_presents_ut_popup_lo.html App Camera Fashion Fun GIF Graphics iTunes Phone Photography Smartphones Snap Style T-shirt Uniclo Uniglo Uniqlo UNIQLO UNIQLO.com UT UT 2013 Vice Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:58:36 +0000 UNIQLO UK presents the UT CAMERA

UNIQLO presents UT CAMERA. As part of the SS13 UT campaign, UNIQLO have launched UT CAMERA, a new smartphone video app that turns two second personal looped video portraits into animation. Users can download the UT CAMERA app from the app store to their smartphone (iPhone and Android) to create their video. The video can then be uploaded to the official UT website ut.uniqlo.com for those wearing a UT, and to Facebook and Twitter for all users.

A UT CAMERA booth will also be set up at UT POP-UP! LON, a unique concept gallery space dedicated to their eponymous clothing category UT, open to the public from Friday 19th April to Saturday 27th April located at The Hoxton gallery. UNIQLO UK partners with VICE to present two weekends of events dedicated to two special themes close to the heart of UT: ART and MUSIC. Visit uniqlo.com/uk/ut for more information. There will be themed competition prizes up for grabs throughout the opening of the UT POP-UP! LON, and a grand prize for all UK UT CAMERA entries from either the gallery or from downloading the app.

Add #UT_LDN and #UT_CAMERA to enter.

The UT CAMERA app is available for iPhone / iPod devices via the app store and Android devices via the Google play store.

]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/04/uniqlo_uk_presents_the_ut_came.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/04/uniqlo_uk_presents_the_ut_came.html App Camera Fashion Fun GIF Graphics iTunes Phone Photography Smartphones Snap Style T-shirt Uniclo Uniglo Uniqlo UNIQLO UNIQLO.com UT UT 2013 Vice Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:58:33 +0000 UNIQLO x Celia Birtwell collection launches Thursday 21st MarchCelia Birtwell set to attend in-store event on launch evening

UNIQLO announce the launch of the Spring Summer 2013 Celia Birtwell collection

The most anticipated designer collaboration of the season is set to launch in all UNIQLO stores at 10am and online at 9am on Thursday 21 March.

To celebrate the launch of the collection, we will be hosting an event with Celia at our flagship store on UNIQLO 311 Oxford Street from 6pm - 9pm on the evening of Thursday 21 March.

Customers can meet Celia from 6.30pm - 7.30pm and receive a free signed postcard*. There will also be a kaleidoscope photo experience bringing the prints to life, and customers will be offered their photo to take home. UNIQLO and Celia Birtwell have also created three designs of custom nail wraps which will be given free if you buy two items or more from the collection.

On the evening UNIQLO will launch the #styledincelia competition, where customers can upload photos of themselves to twitter or instagram styled in Celia. This will automatically feed into the UNIQLO #styledincelia homepage.

Entries will be judged by Celia herself when the competition closes on 18 April. Two winners will receive a unique signed Celia Birtwell print, and five runners up will receive a signed ‘CELIA BIRTWELL’ book**.

*This is subject to time. Uniqlo cannot guarantee all customers will have chance to meet Celia.
**By Celia Birtwell with Dominic Lutyens, published by Quadrille (£30, hardback).]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/03/uniqlo_x_celia_birtwell_collec.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/03/uniqlo_x_celia_birtwell_collec.html Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:10:55 +0000 UNIQLO launches METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE UT collection UT - Spring Summer '13

Since the series' first release in 1987, the major hit series METAL GEAR has sold 32.4 million copies worldwide. Raiden, one of many popular characters from the series is the main character in METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, the next title in the Metal Gear franchise. With his high frequency blade at his side, Raiden is ready to create his own legacy.

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE arrives for PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360® on February 22nd - co-created by Kojima Productions and Platinum Games and marks the return of series favourite, Raiden. Four years have passed since the events of METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS, where gamers were introduced to the cybernetically-enhanced character.

This collection marks the 4th METAL GEAR range of UT's, following on from UT ranges celebrating the releases of METAL GEAR SOLID 4: GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS, METAL GEAR SOLID: PEACE WALKER and the 25th anniversary of the hugely popular series.

The METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE UT collection is priced from £12.90 and will be available in selected stores and online at UNIQLO.com from Feburary 18th.

About Konami group
KONAMI CORPORATION was established in 1973, and became a holding company of the Konami Group on March 31, 2006. KONAMI CORPORATION covers the fields of "Digital Entertainment Business", "Health & Fitness Business", “Gaming & Systems Business" and "Pachinko & Pachinko Slot Machines Business". KONAMI CORPORATION went public on Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, the London Stock Exchange in 1999, and the New York Stock Exchange in 2002. Home Page URL: www.konami.co.jp. Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary, responsible for popular franchises like Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Pro Evolution Soccer amongst other top sellers. Konami Group is also the manufacturer of the wildly popular Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME, which has sold more than 25 billion cards worldwide. For more information concerning Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH and its products, please visit www.konami-europe.com.]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/02/metal.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/02/metal.html Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:56:08 +0000 UNIQLO announce the launch of the Spring Summer 2013 Celia Birtwell collection

Celia Birtwell is a British textile designer whose success has made her an iconic figure on the global arts scene. Famed for her collaborative work with fashion designer Ossie Clark, together they represented the epitome of 60's and 70's style. As the long-term muse of artist David Hockney, her portrait "Mr and Mrs Clark and Percy", is one of the Tate gallery's most famous paintings. Her skillfully juxtaposed prints have clothed celebrities through the decades and furnish interiors through a contemporary textiles line. Random, yet precise attention to detail makes for a unique sense of timeless style.

Celia’s archive prints have been re-imagined, re-scaled, re-worked and re-coloured into an exclusive range of t-shirts, tunic vests, shirts, leggings pants, pyjama pants, culottes, tote bags and stoles. Priced from £9.90, the collection launches into stores and online @ UNIQLO.com on March 21st and combines British Heritage with modern Japanese global style.]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/01/uniqlo_announce_the_launch_of.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2013/01/uniqlo_announce_the_launch_of.html British Celia Celia Birtwell Clothes Fashion Japanese Prints Textiles UNIQLO Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:46:32 +0000 UNIQLO debuts kids collection exclusively at Bluewater

UNIQLO debuts kids collection exclusively at Bluewater

UNIQLO UK is excited to announce the debut of the UNIQLO Kids collection exclusively at Bluewater from Monday 10th December!

This is the first time UNIQLO has introduced kidswear to the UK market (excluding as part of the UU collection which was created with the Undercover brand by Jun Takahashi), and sees the cult classics and innovative pieces within the adult collection re-designed (and re-sized) for ages 3-11.

This exciting collection will contain items from UNIQLO’s key product categories that have been adjusted to fit a kid’s lifestyle. Outerwear comes with name labels sewn into the interior of the garment along with hook loops so children can easily identify and hang their jackets in the classroom. UNIQLO renowned thermal wear HEATTECH products have an applied dry function. Many pants have adjustable waist bands to maximise comfort along with pockets that are specially sewn to prevent tears.

Launching with a selection of winter warmers featuring down jackets, fleece, denim and HEATTECH, the collection will launch exclusively in the UNIQLO Bluewater store in time for the busy Christmas period. Priced from £7.90, the collection is perfect for little UNIQLO fans!

On Saturday 15th December, UNIQLO are offering free face painting for kids between 10-4PM in store at Bluewater. In addition, on the day, get a free piece of adult HEATTECH when you spend £30 or more on kidswear*.

*While stocks last. Limited sizes and colours available. One piece per customer per transaction. Offer only available on Saturday 15th December inclusively at the Bluewater store only.]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/12/uniqlo_debuts_kids_collection.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/12/uniqlo_debuts_kids_collection.html Bluewater Children's wear Childrenswear Debut Japan Kid's Kids Kidswear Tokyo UK UNIQLO Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:34:32 +0000 UNIQLO congratulates Novak Djokovic on winning the 2012 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the year award and the ATP world tour No. 1 ranking

UNIQLO congratulates Novak Djokovic on winning the 2012 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the year award and the ATP world tour No. 1 ranking

November 13, 2012, Tokyo, Japan – UNIQLO today congratulates professional tennis player Novak Djokovic on receiving the 2012 Arthur Ashe humanitarian award of the Year at the ATP* World Tour Awards 2012 in London, for his contributions to the Novak Djokovic Foundation** and his role as UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) National Ambassador in Serbia. In addition to the humanitarian award, Novak Djokovic received the 2012 ATP* World Tour No. 1 Award for achieving the year-end World No. 1 ATP* Ranking in consecutive seasons.

Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President & CEO of leading global Japanese retailer Fast Retailing, commented on Novak Djokovic’s recent awards by saying, “Representing all of us at Fast Retailing and UNIQLO, I extend my warm congratulations to Novak Djokovic on receiving both the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award of the Year and the ATP World Tour No. 1 Award. These awards recognize Novak’s ongoing efforts to help improve children’s lives by focusing on education and to promote the sport of tennis worldwide, respectively. As a company that is aiming to become No. 1 globally, we are truly encouraged by Novak’s achievements to date. Yanai added, “We are equally pleased that the ‘Clothes for Smiles’*** program we launched last month in partnership with Novak is being well received by people all around the world.”

*Association of Tennis Professionals http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2012/11/Features/ATP-Awards-2012.aspx

**Established in 2007, the Novak Djokovic Foundation supports projects that help improve the lives and education of young people in Serbia.

***A CSR program created by UNIQLO that establishes a U.S. $10 million fund to bring smiles to children all around the world, nurturing their dreams and giving them the tools to build a better and brighter future.]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/11/uniqlo_congratulates_novak_djo.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/11/uniqlo_congratulates_novak_djo.html Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:09:22 +0000 UNIQLO unveils plans to warm up London with HEATTECH

UNIQLO unveils plans to warm up London with HEATTECH

UNIQLO UK is set to convert customers energy from October 25 – November 4 through an innovative floor surface that converts footsteps to energy at the entrance of the flagship store, and an online campaign, as part of a global HEATTECH giveaway.

Alongside the kinetic pads that will power digital screens through the shop floor, ‘heat spots’ will pop up around London in Covent Garden, Soho Square, Westfield London, Westfield Stratford, and Bluewater where passers by can interact with them through a custom made game, converting their social energy to redeem a piece of HEATTECH.

Customers can also convert their energy to redeem and experience HEATTECH through Facebook and a mobile game.

The converted energy from all the heat spots, both physically and online, as well as conversations around HEATTECH through Facebook and Twitter, will then be calculated, transferred and showcased on the in-store screens.

While customers will be converting their kinetic energy to power the in store screens, UNIQLO HEATTECH converts your body temperature into warmth for all day comfort. HEATTECH is the revolutionary thermal collection that brings together function, innovation, and fashion. HEATTECH is designed with a propietary rayon-rich blend of fibres developed by TORAY industries. Rayon fibresretain and lock in heat within the tiny air pockets created between them. Moisture retention is achieved in the fabric by blending it with milk protein that contains natural amino acids as well as kneading in whey –a component with high moisture retention effects. This combination allows the fibres to give a soft and second skin feeling to the wearer.

The HEATTECH collection spans product categories for both men and women, and includes; tees (long and short sleeved), leggings, long johns, tights, socks, scarves, gloves, hats, fleeces, and jeans (for women only), as well as the new addition of loungewear to keep you warm and comfortable at home.

HEATTECH isn’t just for the freezing cold day in January or the snowy Alps, its for your everyday activities, urban and countryside environments, for people all over the world. UNIQLO HEATTECH is truly Made for All.

Notes to editors
Customers can convert their energy and redeem a piece of HEATTECH by playing the custom made game at any heat spot, on the iPads present at each heat spot and in front of the flagship store, on facebook through the Uniqlo UK Facebook page, or on the mobile game, accessible through the QR code located on the heat spots and Uniqlo store windows.

The heat spots will be at the London locations on the following days:
● Covent Garden Thursday 25 October – Sunday 28 October
● Soho Square Thursday 25 October – Sunday 28 October
● Westfield London Thursday 25 October – Sunday 28 October
● Westfield Stratford Monday 29 October – Saturday 4 November
● Bluewater shopping centre Monday 29 October – Saturday 4 November]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/10/uniqlo_unveils_plans_to_warm_u.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/10/uniqlo_unveils_plans_to_warm_u.html BD Clothing Competition Fashion FREE Heat retention Heatspot HEATTECH Hotspot Japan technology Thermal UNICLO UNIGLO UNIQLO Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:15:52 +0000 UNIQLO and Novak Djokovic join hands to set up “Clothes for smiles”U.S. $10 Million fund to give kids a brighter future

UNIQLO and Novak Djokovic join hands to set up 'Clothes for smiles' - U.S. $10 Million fund to give kids a brighter future

October 16, 2012, Tokyo, Japan – UNIQLO today announces the launch of “Clothes for Smiles,” a program developed in collaboration with professional tennis player and UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador Novak Djokovic. Through this initiative, the company will establish a U.S. $10 million* fund and use it to bring smiles to kids all over the world, nurturing their dreams and giving them the tools to build a better and brighter future. The fund will be established from the sale of HEATTECH and Ultra Light Down items during the 2012 Fall / Winter season.

“Clothes for Smiles” will be comprised of two programs, at U.S. $5 million* each. One program will accept ideas from around the world to give children a better tomorrow, and the second will be an initiative to provide support to programs aimed at improving children’s education, through a global alliance agreement signed between UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) and Fast Retailing.

Commenting on the launch of “Clothes for Smiles,” Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President & CEO of leading global Japanese retailer Fast Retailing, said, “I am very pleased to launch today ‘Clothes for Smiles,’ the first fund to be established by UNIQLO, in partnership with Novak Djokovic. This is an innovative CSR initiative in terms of its scale, type of support provided, and its style of accepting ideas for the fund worldwide. ‘Clothes for Smiles’ will serve as one of UNIQLO’s major CSR activities alongside ongoing initiatives such as the All-Product Recycling Program and the social business.”

UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador Novak Djokovic said, “I feel honored, and indeed very excited, to have collaborated with UNIQLO in developing ‘Clothes for Smiles,’ a totally new program that aims at giving children of all ages a chance for a better future. I hope many people from all around the world will help to support this initiative and in doing so will bring smiles to children everywhere.”

Details of “Clothes for Smiles”
“Clothes for Smiles” will be comprised of two programs, at U.S. $5 million* each. One program will accept ideas from around the world to give children a better tomorrow, and implementing them. The second program is intended to provide support to programs aimed at improving children’s education, through a global alliance agreement signed between UNICEF and Fast Retailing. The program will initially provide support to Bangladesh, China, Philippines and Serbia, with more countries to follow.

*Dollar amount of the fund may vary according to the exchange rate.

How to be involved in “Clothes for Smiles”
UNIQLO welcomes ideas for how to give kids a better tomorrow from people everywhere. The company would like to receive ideas for how to use the fund and asks the public to do so via a dedicated website www.uniqlo.com/smiles. Customers can support “Clothes for Smiles” just by purchasing one or more HEATTECH and Ultra Light Down items sold during the 2012 fall/winter season.

How to Share Ideas for the Fund/Idea Selection Process
Through our project website, www.uniqlo.com/smiles, UNIQLO welcomes ideas from around the world to give kids a brighter future. The website will be available in 9 languages: Japanese, English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Korean, Thai, French, Russian and Serbian, and it will accept entries for ideas in a total of 13 languages (Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, in addition to the above 9 languages). Japanese and English websites will be available initially, with other languages to follow.

Entries will be accepted from October 16, 2012 to December 31, 2012, and they will be available on the website for the public to view freely and comment on. The final selection will be made by a panel of judges that include, Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus, architect Tadao Ando, Novak Djokovic and Fast Retailing Chairman, President & CEO Tadashi Yanai. The ideas selected by the panel are scheduled to be implemented from around March 2013.

Background and Launch of “Clothes for Smiles”
Since the appointment of Novak Djokovic as UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador, announced in Paris on May 23, 2012, both parties have been discussing various measures to realize their common, mutual desire to improve people’s lives and contribute to society. As a result, UNIQLO has come to a decision to launch “Clothes for Smiles,” a program aimed at bringing smiles to kids all over the world, nurturing their dreams and giving them the tools to build a better and brighter future.

Global Alliance Agreement with UNICEF
UNICEF and Fast Retailing have signed a five-year global alliance agreement that will provide support to programs aimed at improving children’s education, initially in Bangladesh, China, Philippines and Serbia, with more countries to follow.

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. The world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments. For more information about UNICEF and its work, visit www.unicef.org.

Novak Djokovic, Co-Founder of “Clothes for Smiles”
Born in Serbia on May 22, 1987, professional tennis player Novak Djokovic has captured a total of five Grand Slam titles to date - the 2008, 2011 and 2012 Australian Open, 2011 Wimbledon and the 2011 U.S. Open. In addition, he won the Men’s Singles title at the China Open in Beijing, on October 7, 2012.

Djokovic serves as a UNICEF National Ambassador in Serbia, and he established the Novak Djokovic Foundation in 2007. Through his foundation, he supports projects that help improve the lives and educations of young people in Serbia. For more information on the Foundation, please refer to www.novakdjokovicfoundation.org

Novak Djokovic is involved with the “Clothes for Smiles” initiative in his capacity as UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing
UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co. (FR), a leading global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under six main brands: Comptoir des Cotonniers, g.u., Helmut Lang, Princesse tam.tam, Theory, and UNIQLO. With global sales of 928 billion yen for the 2012 fiscal year ending August 31, 2012, FR is the world’s fourth largest apparel retail company and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

Today UNIQLO has more than 1,100 stores in 13 markets, namely in Japan, China, France, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, U.K. and U.S. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a truly global brand. UNIQLO operates an integrated business model under which it designs, manufactures, markets and sells high-quality, casual apparel in line with its ‘Made for All’ philosophy.

With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, FR is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere. For more information about UNIQLO and other FR brands, please visit www.uniqlo.com or www.fastretailing.com

“Clothes for Smiles" panel of judges

UNIQLO and Novak Djokovic join hands to set up 'Clothes for smiles'. U.S. $10 Million fund to give kids a brighter future

Muhammad Yunus
Professor, Founder and Managing Director of Grameen Bank

A Bangladeshi banker and economist, Professor Muhammad Yunus pioneered the concept of microcredit, the practice of extending small, collateral-free loans to the poor. In 2006, he and the Grameen Bank received the Nobel Peace Prize for contributions to spurring economic and social development among the poor through microcredit. In 2010 Professor Yunus established Grameen UNIQLO LTD., a joint venture between the Grameen Group and UNIQLO, in order to conduct social business in Bangladesh.

UNIQLO and Novak Djokovic join hands to set up 'Clothes for smiles'. U.S. $10 Million fund to give kids a brighter future

Tadao Ando
Architect

Tadao Ando founded the company Tadao Ando Architect and Associations in 1969. Since then he has received numerous awards, including the Architectural Institute of Japan Annual Prize for his Azuka House in 1979, the Japan Art Academy Prize in 1993, the Pritzker Prize in 1995, and the UIA Gold Medal in 2005. Mr. Ando has had solo exhibitions at the MoMA in New York in 1991 and the Pompidou Center in Paris in 1993. He has also taught at Yale, Columbia and Harvard universities. In 2000 Mr. Ando established the Setouchi Olive Foundation, and since 2011 he has been serving as Vice-Chairman of the Reconstruction Design Council for the Great East Japan Earthquake. In addition, Mr. Ando is Chairman of the Momo-Kaki Orphans Fund.

UNIQLO and Novak Djokovic join hands to set up 'Clothes for smiles'. U.S. $10 Million fund to give kids a brighter future

Novak Djokovic
Professional Tennis Player

Born in Serbia on May 22, 1987, professional tennis player Novak Djokovic has captured a total of five Grand Slam titles to date: the 2008, 2011 and 2012 Australian Open tournaments, the 2011 Wimbledon Championships and the 2011 U.S. Open tournament. In addition, he has won the Men’s Singles title at the China Open in Beijing on October 7, 2012. Mr. Djokovic serves as a UNICEF National Ambassador for Serbia, and he established the Novak Djokovic Foundation in 2007. Through his foundation, he supports projects that help improve the lives and education of young people in Serbia.

UNIQLO and Novak Djokovic join hands to set up 'Clothes for smiles'. U.S. $10 Million fund to give kids a brighter future

Tadashi Yanai
Chairman, President and CEO of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture on February 7, 1949, Tadashi Yanai graduated from Waseda University and worked in the retail sector for a major company in Japan before taking over his father’s company, Ogori Shoji Co., Ltd. (later renamed Fast Retailing). Mr. Yanai has led and grown UNIQLO to become Japan’s largest casual wear retailer. In addition to his role at Fast Retailing and UNIQLO, Mr. Yanai is a member of the Board of Directors of SOFTBANK CORP., and a director of Nippon Venture Capital Co., Ltd., Japan.]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/10/uniqlo_and_novak_djokovic_join.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/10/uniqlo_and_novak_djokovic_join.html Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:14:19 +0000 Celebrate the release of 'Frankenweenie' ]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/10/celebrate_the_release_of_frank.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/10/celebrate_the_release_of_frank.html Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:54:11 +0000 Join UNIQLO for Westfield Stratford's 1st birthday celebration!! UNIQLO x Westfield Stratford's 1st birthday

UNIQLO x Westfield Stratford's 1st birthday

Westfield Stratford city is celebrating its 1st birthday between 21st - 23rd September! The entire centre will be transformed into a Carnival to mark the occasion. The centre will come alive with free candy floss, popcorn, photo booths and a carousel!

UNIQLO x Westfield Stratford's 1st birthday

And what better time for the centre to announce the re‐opening of the car parks! The car parks will re open on Saturday, September 22nd. Shoppers can park for free for 2 whole hours or park all day for a maximum of £5*, to ensure you can enjoy as much of the festivities as possible!

UNIQLO will be participating in Westfield Stratford’s birthday soiree with an Ultra light down promotion. Shoppers can get £10 off of selected Ultra light down jackets and parkas, to style light and keep warm for the upcoming Winter and the looming cold snap on the approach to Christmas.

The Ultra light down promotion will be ushered in with a unique ultra light down display which will be placed in our stores’ E20 famous glass tank ‐ featuring a unique installation featuring moving ultra light down jackets and a striking neon sign.

You can find UNIQLO on the first floor of the Westfield Stratford city centre, between New Look and Aldo.

Follow us on Twitter (@UNIQLO_UK) and Facebook (UNIQLO UK) to keep up to date with the latest goings on at UNIQLO.

And visit westfield.com/stratfordcity for more information on their birthday festivities.

* Terms and conditions apply]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/09/join_uniqlo_for_westfield_stra.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/09/join_uniqlo_for_westfield_stra.html Birthday Celebration E20 Event Promotion Shopping Stratford Ultra light down UNIQLO Westfield Stratford Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:06:13 +0000 UNIQLO to take part in VOGUE FASHION'S NIGHT OUT, Thursday 6th September - with UNIQLO x Orla Kiely Autumn Winter '12 collection launch UNIQLO are set to launch their highly anticipated second Orla Kiely collection on Thursday 6th September, and will celebrate the collaboration with an in store event at the UNIQLO flagship store: 311 Oxford Street on the fourth annual VOGUE FASHION'S NIGHT OUT.

UNIQLO are offering an exciting evening from 6 - 9pm, where customers can browse the collection sipping a glass of bubbly*, and will receive a free posy of flowers, a free Orla Kiely tote bag, and a set of limited edition Orla Kiely postcards when purchasing two or more Orla Kiely items**.

From 7 - 8pm, Orla Kiely herself will be in store to meet and greet customers as well as sign postcards and merchandise.

The highly anticipated second collection showcases Orla’s classic, bold and colourful prints and patterns in earthy tones, while using UNIQLO’s high quality fabrications in long sleeve tees, pleated shirts, jersey dresses, shirt dresses and stoles; perfect for a new and updated Autumnal look.

The collection launches at 9am online at www.uniqlo.com on Thursday 6th September and 10am in all UNIQLO stores.

Click here for the Facebook event page
Click here for the Google+ event page

*Proof of age may be required. **While stocks last.

]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/08/uniqlo_to_take_part_in_vogues.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/08/uniqlo_to_take_part_in_vogues.html AW12 Fashion Fashion night out FNO FW12 Orla Orla Kiely UK UNIQLO VOGUE Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:58:16 +0000 UNIQLO UTGP 2013 design contest announced.Spring / Summer '13UT Grand Prix 2013 theme to be 'music' UTGP'13

UNIQLO today announce the launch of their annual UTGP contest, an annual T-shirt design contest in which participants around the world turn T-shirts into creative works of art which are then sold in UNIQLO stores worldwide. The theme for the UT GRAND PRIX 2013 is music, focusing on six international legendary names; AC/DC, David Bowie, Madonna, KISS, the Sex Pistols and The Who.

The artists will personally select the six winning entries in the Artist’s Choice Award category, and an online voting process will choose the six winners in the People’s Choice Award category.

The contest is open from 3rd August 2012 - 2nd September 2012. A total of $30,000 in cash prizes will be available for the twelve winners (Artist’s Choice Award winners will each receive $4,000, while the six winners of the People's Choice Award will receive $1,000 each). UNIQLO will select an additional twelve entries for the Runner’s Up category, and the company will produce UT’s for all twenty-four designs and sell them at its stores throughout the world in Spring / Summer 13!

The UNIQLO UT GRAND PRIX contest has been running since 2005 and encourages creative and talented individuals of all ages from around the world to submit designs to be retailed in UNIQLO stores globally. Join UNIQLO as it brings an eclectic array of high-profile artists, companies and young people from all over the world together to produce an exciting range of UTs!

For more information and details on how to enter, please visit @ www.uniqlo.com/utgp2013/

AC/DC © 2012 LEIDSEPLEIN PRESSE B.V., DAVID BOWIE © 2012 THE DAVID BOWIE ARCHIVE™, MADONNA ©2012 BOY TOY, INC., KISS © 2012 KISS CATALOG, LTD., SEX PISTOLS © 2012 SEX PISTOLS RESIDUALS., THE WHO © 2012 YEARHOUR LIMITED.]]> http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/07/uniqlo_utgp_2013_design_contes.html http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/corp/pressrelease/2012/07/uniqlo_utgp_2013_design_contes.html Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:24:19 +0000