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Why a single UNIQLO YOU T-shirt can be the star of the show.
T-shirts as the icon.

Why a single UNIQLO YOU T-shirt can be the star of the show.

UNIQLO U stands out for its classy quality, even among the national lifestyle brand UNIQLO. Among its wide lineup of T-shirts, it is the wide variety of styles that has fashion lovers in stitches. Stylist Arata Kobayashi explains the appeal of these T-shirts from a professional's point of view, and we invite you to enjoy the sophisticated worldview of these T-shirts.

  • Photo_Mai Kise
  • Styling_Arata Kobayashi (um)
  • Hair&Make_Rumi Hirose
  • Model_Hikaru Takakamo , Karin
  • Edit_Shinri Kobayashi

Clothes that can be used rough and can be worn in public.

PROFILE

Shin Kobayashi
stylist

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1978 . He has been styling for magazines, actors, and advertisements, and has gained the support of many people, both men and women. In recent years, he has been active in the field of still-life photography.

Uniqlo U!Oversized crew neck T-shirt ¥1,500 + tax,
Work straight pants ¥3,990+tax , other stylist's personal effects

. We asked Mr. Arata to do the styling for this visual. You have a wide range of knowledge and a passion for a variety of things, how do UNIQLO YOU T-shirts look like on you?

Kobayashi:I am using it in this styling, but the color is wonderful. It is rare for a Japanese brand. This coloring must be a sign of Lemaire's character (who leads the design team). There is also a wide variety of colors, from pale tones to basic colors. Other points are the wide range of fabrics, from 100% cotton to air-rhythm blended fabrics, and the wide variety of silhouettes, so you can choose one for every occasion.

I see.

Kobayashi:The other great thing about this price is that you can be adventurous. I bought one dress and was happy with it, so I can buy a different color. . It is great that the price is so reasonable that you can easily choose, for example, a M or L depending on the occasion. In the past, if you wanted to wear clothes designed by Lemaire, you had to buy "Christophe Lemaire. Of course, cheap is not always enough, but I think this is a wonderful project in that it makes designer clothes more accessible.

Uniqlo U!Crew neck T-shirt ¥1,000 + tax (men's),
Wide fit curved pants ¥3,990+tax , other stylist's personal effects

A: As you can see in the photo above, there is a visual of a woman wearing an oversized men's T-shirt.

Kobayashi:The size pitch is very wide. For example, when a woman chooses a T-shirt, it doesn't really matter whether it is a men's or women's T-shirt. Looking at your Instagram, I feel that UNIQLO YOU is a popular brand from this perspective as well.

Uniqlo U!Oversized border crew neck T-shirt ¥1,500 + tax,
Slim fit straight jeans ¥3,990+tax , other stylist's personal effects

I thought the pale tones were very beautiful. Do you have any pointers on how to incorporate them?

Kobayashi:Of course, a pale-toned T-shirt and black pants would also work, but I thought it would be more cohesive if the top and bottom were combined within the UNIQLO U category. I felt that the combination of the top and bottom pieces within the same category of "UNIQLO U" would be more cohesive.

Uniqlo U!Crew neck T-shirt ¥1,000 + tax,
Wide fit curved jeans ¥3,990+tax , other stylist's personal effects

Prices range from 1,000 yen to 1,500 yen per TP9T.

Kobayashi:Generally speaking, the relationship with T-shirts is a rather casual and easy one, and I personally think that T-shirts are good when they can be washed easily without any care. High-priced T-shirts from high-end brands are of excellent quality, but there are cases in which they are so good that they lose their texture after one washing. On the other hand, UNIQLO U has a good balance between price and quality. It is difficult to find a substitute for this T-shirt, and I think it is unique. The ability to achieve this balance is an advantage of being an international brand with a large number of lots.

I see. How do you feel about the fabric?

Kobayashi:Oversized, crew neck, and other standard items are thicker , while airlism blend items are slightly thinner. Oversized pocket T-shirts and airlimmed blends have a slight sheen to them, don't they? For example, if a young person wears these shiny T-shirts with slacks, it will look mature and elegant.

Uniqlo U!Aerism cotton oversized T-shirt ¥1,500 + tax,
Wide-fit tapered pants ¥3,990+tax , other stylist's personal effects

 

. I felt that this T-shirt, despite its low price, could work as a mainstay piece that matches a variety of styles.

Kobayashi:The colors range from basic to seasonal colors , and so does the range of molds. . With a wide range of choices and inexpensive prices, it is easy to match with various styles. Of course, it is also nice to be able to buy a T-shirt designed by Lemaire, who used to be a designer for that high brand, at a price of ¥1,000, and even if you didn't know that fact, you would know that it is of good quality when you see it properly. I think this air of quality can only be experienced through this collaboration.

  
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