The world is made up of two people: Gucci-level maximalists and the rest of us. For those that find plain colours and elegant simplicity appealing, Uniqlo’s latest collaboration is calling you.
The Japanese retailer has handed the design reigns over to Christophe Lemaire once again to create a new line of elevated basics called Uniqlo U. The silhouettes are neutral and the fabrication maximizes on Uniqlo’s intelligence with Blocktech water repellent coatings and Heatech thermal insulation.
This isn’t concept dressing, it’s simple pieces designed to weave in with your existing wardrobe. A trench coat is the most expensive item at £109.90 but there’s also simple tees and stiff trousers.
It may seem like winter outside - biblical rain, check; frozen toes, check - but this isn’t a winter collection. The evidence is in the colour scheme, the vivid brights of pink and orange naturally lend themselves to next the summer months. Take this as your cue to introduce a spot of spring into your life.