Alexandre Plokhov for Uniqlo

[BrokenGlass]

From men.style

May 2, 2007—When Alexandre Plokhov announced he was shuttering Cloak back in December, there was double cause for concern—not only was New York losing one of its more adventurous labels, but what was to become of the lower-price line the designer was set to do for Uniqlo?</I> We're happy to report the latter went ahead according to plan, and turns out to have been well worth the wait. The capsule collection includes jeans, button-downs, and shorts, but our favorite items are Plokhov's cotton polos, which sport smartly truncated collars, button-down breast pockets, and epaulet-evoking detailing on the shoulders (apropos for a military man–turned-designer). While fans of Uniqlo's playful approach to color may be disappointed at the muted palette, the Russian-born designer says his blacks, grays, and whites pay homage to his adopted hometown. "I wanted it to be like a postcard from New York," he says, while also characterizing the line as "Cloak's cousin from Japan." The collaboration marks Plokhov's first foray into mass-produced fashion. (While Cloak had about five staffers, he notes Uniqlo has five "just to choose the buttons.") And happily it won't be his last experience with a deep-pocketed partner. Since March, he's been consulting on Versace menswear. "It's been surprisingly easy and invigorating and liberating at the same time," he says of the Spring 2008 collection, which is set to debut in Milan on June 23. Haven't gotten our seat assignments yet, but at least we know what we'll be wearing.

http://men.style.com/news/style/050207

Don't know if anyone else is interested but I certainly am. If there is anyone near a Uniqlo that is willing to pick up a few things for me I'd be forever in debt.

[Lucas0607]

are they in the stores already?

[BrokenGlass]

Not sure if they're in stores, havn't read one way or the other and I'm not near one.

[lv d0n]

i believe they are releasing May 14 in japan. The full line up will be on the japanese website on that date. American stores should be recieving the clothes a week or two afterwards.

[Lucas0607]

*Just saw the other thread. Didn't realize it was there. Thanks

[cchen]

I'm definitely gonna get a shitload of shirts.

I'm sure they're going to sell pretty quickly so yeah, it great when they have a certain day of release so I would waiting out the store just before opening time.

They're already in stores. Read the other thread man

[Work the raw]

some mighta gotten into stores early, but they all gone now, at least from soho, where a manager told me they come in full force on 5/25

[herpsky]

The entire plokhov line seems to be out in japan.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CLOAK-UNIQLO-NUDIE-APC-H-M-CHEAP-MONDAY-TOPMAN-SHIRT-L_W0QQitemZ320115355903QQihZ011QQcategoryZ57990QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/CLOAK-UNIQLO-SKINNY-NUDIE-APC-H-M-CHEAP-MONDAY-JEANS_W0QQitemZ320115340328QQihZ011QQcategoryZ11483QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[goldengloves]

You can now order it all online from Uniqlo.jp's online store. The prices are the same as all the other uniqlo items which is nice.

[ruach]

I'm pretty bummed that the "small" of the jeans is a 32" waist.

[Lucas0607]

32 is the smallest theyve got?

holy cow? Are the japanese really growing bigger?

They should make a lot in like the 27 - 28 range.

[DJ2xTech]

^^ With Mickey D's and other American fast food changing the diets of the Japanese...they probably are.

It's not that bad though. I read an article saying that Japanese women are getting curvier and bustier.

[denimAddict]

^^ With Mickey D's and other American fast food changing the diets of the Japanese...they probably are.

sorry but i beg to differ. japanese have grown taller and bigger but still it doesnt warranty producing smallest at 32. correct me if i am wrong, but europeans are not very big as well eh, vs americans...and now that uniqlo has ventured out of japan, this could be because it is trying to cater to the international market? i dont think it is valid, but still it doesnt make sense, 32 is big.

anyway, getting back to topic, i just ordered online and it will be delivered to me this sat.. i will then check and see if they are any good.

i love cloak but am somehow surprised alexandre is now overseeing versace menswear.

[andrewisalsorad]

I just recieved the black vest today and the quality is amazing. It looks and feels like a cloak piece, the stichwork is perfect. Extremely happy, I think I am going to order some more off the website as well, rather than waiting for New York on the 25th. Sell out quickly you think?

[denimAddict]

I just recieved the black vest today and the quality is amazing. It looks and feels like a cloak piece, the stichwork is perfect. Extremely happy, I think I am going to order some more off the website as well, rather than waiting for New York on the 25th. Sell out quickly you think?

glad you like your vest, but i am not really a vest person, so i pass on that. what else did you order?

it will sell out soon i think. when i ordered, already colors and sizes arent complete.

i think uniqlo after failing to hit success with the first season of their 'designers invitation project', they have realigned the marketing, with limiting it to certain stores, hence limiting availability/ accessibility. this seems to work; the harder it is for people to lay their hands on, the more they will want it.

[notesee]

Gonna have to pick up that polo shirt when it comes out at the NY store.

[ruach]

Oh, good. It turns out the measurements on the website are lying about the jean sizing. Apparently small is 74cm and medium is 82cm. Thank goodness.

[hollaforadolla]

Oh, good. It turns out the measurements on the website are lying about the jean sizing. Apparently small is 74cm and medium is 82cm. Thank goodness.

how do you know this? i pretty much want everything from this collection...

[herpsky]

http://store.uniqlo.com/check/designers_ale.asp

The entire collection is posted

along with measurements.

[hollaforadolla]

yea but on the site the waist is 31 inches

i also dont see any jeans.. just trouser looking things

[simcoo]

how do you enter ur name in the order form for the uniqlo store

i tried translating back and forth

but i cant seem to get thru

[masuerte]

Did you order your stuff to america from a japanese proxy service? sorry if this is something obvious...

[simcoo]

i'm gettin it shipped to singapore using a conciege service.

everything else is fine except the name part

[herpsky]

i'm gettin it shipped to singapore using a conciege service.

everything else is fine except the name part

concierge as in like American Express Centurion (Black) card concierge?

wow. just buy the real deal if you can have a black card...

[herpsky]

yea but on the site the waist is 31 inches

i also dont see any jeans.. just trouser looking things

The trouser looking things = Jeans

They are called DI stretch skinny jeans

http://store.uniqlo.com/L4/getitem.asp?hdnItemMngCD=u52118

[ruach]

yea but on the site the waist is 31 inches

i also dont see any jeans.. just trouser looking things

A friend checked the store in Japan. Apparently in the store, the small was 74cm.

[hollaforadolla]

Is this expected to sell out like the viktor rolf at hm?

[simcoo]

conciege is prob the wrong term

haha

more like a service by singapore post

gives u a japanese address to send to

then only charges u for the shipping back to singapore

u settle the local shipping and cost of item urself

[denimAddict]

Is this expected to sell out like the viktor rolf at hm?

i doubt it, at least not in japan, uniqlo didnt have much success with the designers invitation project somehow. the recent ones like 3.1 philip lim is doing fine and i think so is plokhov, but japanese dont seem to appreciate it such spin offs as much as the folks in the west. i would love to see the reaction in ny though.

incidentally, quality viktor n rolf for h&m is actually not too bad, i got the shoes from london the first day it was launched (man, was it a long queue!) and a coat (and some undies which i gave to my friends as souvenirs) which i can foresee myself wearing it for a few more couple of seasons.

ps. the kate moss for topshop will be launching in tokyo may 25.

[Lucas]

Just placed an order.

Thanks to parachutes, and Tyler for the heads up it was good to meet you yesterday I will be in again as soon as the raf stuff comes in.