UNIQLO, the Japanese homegrown apparel brand, will open its flagship store in the Philippines this June.
Fast Retailing Inc., Uniqlo's umbrella company announced the brand's upcoming arrival last February at Hotel InterContinental in Makati. The casual wear company has partnered with SM Retail Inc. for this project and will open the clothing chain's first shop at SM Mall of Asia. It is said to cover 1,500 sq m, and will carry men's, women's and children's clothes.
To those who aren't very much familiar with the brand, it's best comparison and US counterpart is said to be Gap. Therefore, expect more classic and basic pieces that are less disposable than the fast fashion and trendy outlets here in Manila.
For further visual references, I went to Uniqlo's US website and grabbed lookbook photos of its products. Just by looking at the sets, another brand worth noting as a point of comparison is Giordano. With one glance, you'll know right away that Uniqlo's apparel lines are all about minimal details, clean cuts and simple silhouettes.
