Simple made better.
Two answers in our pursuit of the perfect t-shirt.
For the men's version, we embrace the concept of "New Classic". Crafted from durable 100% cotton fabric with thick yarn, it offers a fit that strikes the perfect balance—not too loose, yet comfortable. In contrast, the women's version embodies "Special & Rich", featuring cotton woven in an interlock style for a smooth and luxurious feel. If the concept changes, the details also change to adapt it, such as the three-dimensional feel of the ribs, the opening of the neck, the number of stitches and the sewing method.
For the men's version, we embrace the concept of "New Classic". Crafted from durable 100% cotton fabric with thick yarn, it offers a fit that strikes the perfect balance—not too loose, yet comfortable. In contrast, the women's version embodies "Special & Rich", featuring cotton woven in an interlock style for a smooth and luxurious feel. If the concept changes, the details also change to adapt it, such as the three-dimensional feel of the ribs, the opening of the neck, the number of stitches and the sewing method.
Creating universal T-shirts for men.
Christophe Lemaire, Artistic Director of Uniqlo, shares his insights on the Uniqlo U Crew Neck T-shirt for men from his Paris studio. Lemaire's aesthetic centres on the concept of a universal T-shirt, seamlessly blending sophistication with everyday wearability. The fabrics are not only comfortable but also feature a smooth texture and a carefully curated palette of sophisticated, slightly muted colours. Through a meticulous verification process, Lemaire demonstrates the level of care and attention that goes into creating products that may appear simple at first glance but are thoughtfully designed.
T-shirts that fit women's bodies beautifully.
Christophe Lemaire, Artistic Director of Uniqlo, shares his thoughts on the Uniqlo U Crew Neck T-shirt for women in his Paris studio. The fit is neither too tight nor too straight. The interlock-knit jersey fabric has a clean, soft finish. He also tells us about the many tests he went through with the production factory to create this shape. You can see that the same crew-neck t-shirt is made with completely different attention to detail for men's and women's wear.
Carefully selected colours for the yaer.
We are very particular about colour. To give you an idea, when we create a single colour, we test four prototypes with different nuances and select the one with the most beautiful tone. If we're not satisfied, we may go back and do more prototyping. After numerous trials of a wide range of colours, we complete approximately fifteen sample colours. From these, we take our time to pare down the selection until we find the colours that work the best with this fabric and silhouette. The result? About ten beautiful, carefully selected colours.
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