The Northern Irish designer, J.W. Anderson, who is also the Creative Director at Loewe as well as his eponymous London-based label, is all set to launch a collaborative collection featuring both womenswear and menswear pieces with Uniqlo come this Fall.
“Collaborations are incredibly important in design,” said Anderson, adding, “When I think of Uniqlo, I think of things that are perfectly made, that people have spent a lot of time considering; it’s a difficult job, and I think Uniqlo do it very well. Working with Uniqlo is probably the most incredible template of democracy in fashion, and it’s nice that my design can be accessible to anyone, on all different levels.”
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Known for his intellectual approach to design, Anderson is said to have taken inspiration from British-heritage motifs that have been synonymous to his work in the past for the Japanese retailer’s LifeWear range for the coming season.
Yuki Katsuta, Senior VP of Fast Retailing (Uniqlo’s parent company) and Head of Research and Design at Uniqlo, supports this by stating, “The British Isles constitute a treasure house of such apparel, with duffle coats and fisherman’s sweaters being just two examples,” adding, “In partnering with J.W. Anderson, one of Britain’s most innovative and creative brands, we will tap into traditions while pursuing progress in designs and fabrics, to craft styles that are enduringly appealing.”
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In the past, the fashion brand has linked up with the likes of Jil Sander, Carine Roitfeld, Christophe Lemaire and Inès de la Fressange but given that Anderson is also well-versed in the art of collaboration, having worked with the likes of A$AP Rocky, Versace Versus and Topshop, J.W. Anderson x Uniqlo is set to be much more wallet-friendly than the brand’s mainstream designs (Quick Recap: Uniqlo’s previous pair-ups have capped out at US $ 229.90).
