Undercover x Uniqlo

[DaBestSpoona]

its been fat american sizing for a while. I'm 170 and 5'8 pretty much been buying smalls since 2 +J seasons ago. The stuff from the first season of +J I have are Larges.

[trafficjam]

Here's a comparison of the Undercover 3/4 shorts and the Undercover x Uniqlo cropped chinos:

The pants are about the same length, but the UC has a ribbed cuff. The UU relies on having a moderatley stretchy fabric whereas the UC is much stiffer - a little more substantial but I'm not smart enough about fabric to tell you exactly what it is. Kind of a ligther chino, maybe? The UU appears to have longer pockets and thicker belt loops. It also lacks the flap over the pocket and the button on the right buttcheek. It does, however, have the cargo pocket, which could fit a phone or something but is otherwise not particularly useful. The UC has fleece lining around the ass/taint area and on the lower thighs on both legs. UU lacks these details. I'm happy with UU, happy enough to have bought two pair since i very much like my Undercover one.

I bought the UC off of yoox for $200. There is no doubt it is a nicer product than the UU pair. The UU pair is perfectly passable.

edit: jesus these images are huge but i'm not smart enough to make 'em smaller.

Here's the UC:

and here's the UU:

Edited March 26, 2012 by trafficjam

[apcfan]

overall quality of this collection is pretty bad compared to +J

the broadcloth shirt in 00 white is so bad, it actually looks like a cheap $10 white shirt

the cutting of the shirts from the oxfords to the relaxed fit plaids are piss poor too.

[willy cheesesteak]

Here's some fit pics of UU I tried on today

Biker's Jacket

Easy Jacket

Hooded Blouson

[homi29]

still taking proxies if u want stuff

get at me

[readytoignite]

the oxfords are terrific, maybe one too many embellishments but those are mostly subtle anyway. the colors alone would have had me at hello. "quality" (whatever that means) is fine and way above par compared to the DIPs. it's not +j but then again that shit got kind of expensive. there's also an m-65 type lightweight jacket as a poor man's gyakusou.

btw, unrelated to uu their tech line is developing fairly nicely

[eaglezephyr]

I don't think the cropped chinos were meant to be worn like that were they? Should just be left with ankles revealed n shit, not pulled up to the knees almost.

[wahwho11]

still taking proxies if u want stuff

get at me

will prob take you up on that when the t-shirts comes in as well. =)

[rirawin]

I bought some basics for my impending holiday...

100% cotton which will be ideal (without going linen) for 35 degree C weather, real soft, great fit, even if a little short on the body. The wide necks aren't that wide or low, so no bro business or chest bumping going on.

I hope it survives the wash test, if not I'll be lumped with 5 cropped tops... In which case they'll be demoted to under shirts, or I'll palm them off to the missus as sleep wear.

Edited March 29, 2012 by rirawin

[cameron-]

plz report back, i've had bad experiences with nice uniqlo cotton t's hitting at my belly button after wash

[baconzilla]

Everyone complaining how +J is much better than UU please tell me which SS was better than this one. I never bought any of the +J SS stuff because none of it ever impressed me. Atleast this UU stuff actually has a few interesting pieces

[eaglezephyr]

I bought some basics for my impending holiday...

100% cotton which will be ideal (without going linen) for 35 degree C weather, real soft, great fit, even if a little short on the body. The wide necks aren't that wide or low, so no bro business or chest bumping going on.

I hope it survives the wash test, if not I'll be lumped with 5 cropped tops... In which case they'll be demoted to under shirts, or I'll palm them off to the missus as sleep wear.

Was planning to copping these too, but for 29.99 each its a bit steep for uniqlo tees.

Do the measurements match the ones listed on uniqlo uk site? Because based on those measurements it doesn't seem exactly short to me. I'm 5'10 and I feel like the length listed should be good.

[xeLph]

looking to buy size 31 uvc chinos in both black and khaki, from canada.

please pm me with price thanks.

[gettoasty]

Yeah if someone can confirm those measurements on the UU tee's (size small or medium)

Thinking about sizing up to a medium

[Njalle]

I'm a s/m (s in Ann D/AS Colour, medium in Acne) and I chose the small. Fits me well (not too long nor short), but I think medium would be good as well. medium would be slightly oversize I imagine. Haven't done the wash test yet, though.

[ejL.kickS]

heard that the new UU line quality isn't too great, can anyone confirm on this before I possibly order some stuff?

[rirawin]

Was planning to copping these too, but for 29.99 each its a bit steep for uniqlo tees.

Do the measurements match the ones listed on uniqlo uk site? Because based on those measurements it doesn't seem exactly short to me. I'm 5'10 and I feel like the length listed should be good.

Mine are XS which are relabelled as a S in Asia. The measurements on the UK site are accurate as I've just measured up one to compare. I'm not too bothered about the quality, as long as it survives a couple of washes I'll be happy. I paid £14.90, while it may be deemed a lot for a basic tee, I'd rather put my money towards Uniqlo than American Apparel, which sell basic tees for £15. I can't get cheaper in the UK unless I went down the H&M route where theirs are £3-£4 a tee and aren't 100% cotton.

Regarding the length, that's just a personal preference with me, as I suffer from long body short legs syndrome.

[okonomi]

So have the riders sold out or what? I kinda can't help wanting a blue one.

[Nov Spur]

I have a black rider in large I'd be willing to let go of if anybody is looking for one.

[flyordie]

i bought some of the basics as well - they are kinda wide-neck

[eaglezephyr]

Fit pics of the basic UU tees!

[Mauisnake]

So have the riders sold out or what? I kinda can't help wanting a blue one.

I'm At the 5th avenue one right now. Nothing seems to be in short supply.

[jwoowoo]

If anyone has the blue biker or wine hooded jacket for sale in size xs, send me a pm. To my knowledge as of today, soho and 5th ave don't have anymore xs.

[mellowfellow]

price drop on some pieces. zip up blouson is now $50, cardigan/hoodie $30.

[apcfan]

anyone find it hard to iron the sleeves of the UU long sleeved shirts due to the weird cutting?

can't seem to find the proper straight line to iron the sleevs.

[home]

need moar fit pics. broken record but from what i've seen / heard quality just ain't up to scratch. at least compared to +j. i know it's cheap but it's hardly value if it don't last.

[mago_san_2d_god]

copped the blue jawn. body fits perfect. sleeves are a bit big and long but fits good with a button up or sweater under.

edit: got a small

Edited April 2, 2012 by christos

[12iP]

what size did you get

[yoda91]

the long sleeve is unique

[polishmike]

These are now $12.90