UNIQLO and Marni debuted their first collaborative collection earlier this year, kickstarting an unlikely but successful partnership between the Japanese casual wear company and the Italian luxury fashion house. The two are now returning with a new collection for Winter 2022.
“Last season, our first collaborative line had an overwhelming response,” says Yukihiro Katsuta, CEO of Fast Retailing Group and head of R&D at UNIQLO. “Many customers could be seen wearing the garments on a daily basis. It felt like the collection responded to the needs of those who were looking for fashion that would allow them to break free from the distressed mood of the past few years. This season’s theme is the joy of being warm and is expressed through products synonymous with winter, such as HEATTECH and knitwear, which are particularly familiar to our customers, as well as accessories. I hope you can enjoy the high quality and creativity of the latest UNIQLO and MARNI collection and the art of everyday wear.”
The unique approach to fabric and color of Marni’s creative director Francesco Risso is applied to UNIQLO’s simplistic LifeWear staples, bringing a bit of fun and brightness to those cold, gloomy winter days. Releasing alongside the apparel offerings is a wide array of winter accessories, including balaclavas, mittens, scarves, hooded scarves, beanies and gloves that allow for endless mix-and-match styling.
“After the first SS22 collection I am delighted to be able to announce this winter collection,” says Francesco Risso. “Through our creative process we have been able to stay true to the simplicity of the UNIQLO brand and its philosophy and translate the MARNI style into impeccable LifeWear design. Through this collection I wanted to investigate the aesthetic perception of the 60s, flirting with clichés. The prints still reflect the idea that everyone has of MARNI, as they are at the heart of our language and visualise our graphic style. This time, however, we have translated these psychedelic prints into garments that define the body without complexes, creating an enigmatic interplay of prints and anatomy to define the silhouette”.
UNIQLO x Marni Winter 2022 drops on December 8th at all UNIQLO stores and on the UNIQLO website. Check out the lookbook photos and collection preview below.
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