Global apparel retailer UNIQLO will be collaborating with Italian luxury fashion brand, MARNI, to release a collection at the end of May. In a characteristically MARNI aesthetic, this long-awaited collaboration will feature a collection that is vibrant and filled with humour. The UNIQLO LifeWear aesthetic, which is defined by clever designs and technical skills, has been combined with the MARNI aesthetic, which is defined by unique shapes and vivid prints, to create a wardrobe that is fresh and new, and can be worn by everyone as everyday wear. Here at Glitz, we’re taking you through what you can find in the upcoming UNIQLO and MARNI Collection.
Colours and Patterns
The core UNIQLO pieces serve as a blank canvas for MARNI’s signature use of colour. As well as pop-style, warm graphic designs created specifically for this collection and presented in larger and smaller incarnations in an arresting play on proportions. The extra twist provided by loose shapes and bold balloon volume enhances classics for everyday usage, in contrast to monochromes and patterns. Building on the notion of “universality,” this is a lineup full of limitless possibilities that seem to inspire hope in the mundane.
Design and Style
Men and women of all ages can appreciate the stunning offer generated by comfortable yet considered designs, such as a dynamic cocoon silhouette BLOCK TECH coat and pyjama set with a drape that seems to flow. The WOMENS Balloon Skirt has diagonal pleating for a light, volume-enhancing effect, and may be paired with a sleeveless shirt in the same colour palette for a harmonised look. A fitted jacket and pants with a distinctively MARNI touch are part of the MENS line. The gingham designs and solid colours are designed in an easy silhouette that is suitable for the current trend of exquisite ease. The pocketable parka in silky nylon is an all-purpose piece that looks well with swim shorts for a fun and active summer.
Words From UNIQLO and MARNI
Yukihiro Katsuta, Fast Retailing Group Senior Executive Officer and Head of R&D for UNIQLO, commented, “We are proud of how this collaboration with MARNI has produced a collection for a new era and a new season that allows everyone to experience the joy of wearing clothes. The UNIQLO philosophy of clothing that is simple, high quality, functional, and ingenious in detail, imbued with MARNI’s creative vitality, has produced bold and innovative LifeWear. I am extremely pleased that we are able to offer this essential LifeWear collection that accentuates individual character and feelings in a positive way.”
Francesco Risso, Creative Director at MARNI, said, “I’ve been hugely excited about this collaboration since the start. Throughout the whole process we have always championed Uniqlo’s ethos and the integrity that lies behind the brand’s vision, giving our interpretation of Uniqlo’s LifeWear through a slightly out-of-the-box proposition that combines impeccably crafted clothes with MARNI’s offbeat and life-embracing spirit. I really hope that wearers feel good, that they feel themselves, that they feel free.”
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