uniqlo

[magicclean]

i might be intending to purchase some uniqlo products. How is the quality like for their tees, long sleeve shirts and others? For muji products some are pretty good, but some are so-so. So far i heard most of Uniqlo is on their denim.

I hope there will be a post on brands that offer good quality for a reasonable price, not just on denim.

[Cue]

I got some stuff i couple of weeks ago - haven't worn any of it yet, but it looks pretty good to me - not amazing, but for the price i reckon it's hard to go wrong ...

[stickykrylon]

Isn't UNIQLO the Japanese equivalant to GAP? Similar quality I suppose?

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[djrajio]

I've bought shirts, jackets, and denim from Uniqlo. In all honesty, I think "you get what you pay for". I bought one striped knit from them that was of very good quality for approximately 10 dollars but then I have a checkered button-up for about 12 that is really thin (you can almost see through it) and it wrinkles really quickly every time I wear it. Their denim is very good for the money and compared to the GAP or others types of general retailers, while the quality of the fabric might be the same, their stitching and construction is MUCH better and their fits are more slender and not made for the "larger American" pop. For basics for a skinny guy like me, UNIQLO is easily my top pick (over Muji, GAP, etc). They are opening a concept store in New Jersey soon, so be on the look out.

[woejozney]

why nj?

[super]

i have a pair of uniqlo dry selvage jeans; awesome quality for only $30 (puls the $20 shipping).

[Teddy Boy Rocker]

yea, i'm wearing my UniQlo dry selvage today and for the money they are a phenomenal bargain. i dig the green selvage, very slick, reminds me of classic Lee denim. i still cant believe these only cost $30

[woejozney]

how is the fit? and is there anyway that I can order pair in the states, or through somebody? I think it'd be nice to get a pair for that price.

[SerenDipiti]

I think Uniqro has pretty reasonable good products. Most of them are made in China. I like their denims. Plus,

they have variety of T-shirts. They even have a store in harajuku where they only sell Ts. The place is like an art gallery. They display ties just like artworks... pritty cool.

About a year ago, they tried to expand their business to Veges... they had organic daikon, carrots etc etc... Whatever their intention is, it didn't work out.

I think now they sell bathing suits, Yukaka (japanese summer clothes) etc... Overall, they have good products.

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[deim23]

All I want to know is - How can I get a pair of their dry denims here in Utah where I live (or portland OR where I go quite often)? I don't plan on needing them for another 6-9 months since I am banging up my rescues currently, but I plan on rocking the greenline after that.

"Today's peacock tomorrow's feather duster. "

[SerenDipiti]

Just get a round trip ticket to Tokyo and go to stores. They are everywhere...

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[Teddy Boy Rocker]

they fit great *imo*. very classic Levis 501 fit, similar to my 1947 501xx. rise is "normal", so if you like it low these wont be your cup of earl gray. dry denim appears very nice, i'm sure corners were cut in the production process, hence the cheap price. but the tag does advertise that is was made on shuttle looms. and green selvage stitching. no back pocket detailing a la APC. dont know how to get em in USA other than have someone pick em up while in Japan.

[woejozney]

goddam, i need goto japan i guess. I wonder what shipping would be from japan if i paid someone to buy a pair and ship them.

[Teddy Boy Rocker]

and my jeans came EXACTLY as tagged on the waist. 32" tag=32" waist. i think the lengths are all standard, at 35"

i'd guess if they were shipped from someone in Japan to USA, it would cost about $20 airmail....still an amazing bargain at around $50

[woejozney]

are they sanforized?

[deim23]

who would be willing to ship them to me in Utah USA? let me know

"Today's peacock tomorrow's feather duster. "

[Teddy Boy Rocker]

i know someone who washed a pair of the dry selvage and said they didnt shrink at all (very minimally if they did), so yes they are sanforized.

[woejozney]

hmmm, id pay someone a nice tip to ship me some uniqlo : )

[Ryan]

i picked up a pair of selvedge when i was in jp. for 30 bucks plus they hem it for you. thats a pretty good deal.

theres actually three malls in new jersey that will have uniqlo's opening in the fall. two i know off the top of my head are freehold mall and menlo park mall. both malls are very high traffic, wonder how it will go. and they will continue their alteration services

[SerenDipiti]

haha... here are some tips about sb who wants to go to Tokyo.

1: Check out the Harajuku store

2: Check out the Shinjuku store

3: Check out the Shibuya store

They sometimes carry different items...

Chao,

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[Cue]

Saw the jeans two days ago - £19.99 ... sweet deal, reckon i will pick some up this weekend ... their non selvage are the same price - dunno how that works

[Paul T]

Teddy Boy, are you CERTAIN they're Sanforized? I was picking up a pair for someone here, and I guess we both want to be certain re sizing...

[champagne_bubblebath]

uniqlo is the new APC. does anybody have pics...

[Cue]

from the (very very) quick look i had, look similar to apc in cut, probably a tad narrower, def lighter denim, quality didn't look a patch on apc - still, way way way cheaper ...

[Teddy Boy Rocker]

i havent washed mine yet so i can't say from personal experience, but the person who bought mine for me washed his and they didnt shrink at all (he wanted them to shrink and they didnt). the attached brand tag didnt say one way or another if it was sanforized or shrinktofit, but i would doubt that a japanese version of The Gap would sell product as high maintenance as "shrinktofit" jeans.

[Cue]

yeah, i doubt they are 'shrink to fit'. i will try and pop into the store tomorrow, grab some, ask the people there (dunno if they will have a clue however) and let you all know ...

[Teddy Boy Rocker]

i have a pair of APC newstandards and the UniQlos dont seem too similar in fit. APC has a lower rise and a slimmer overall leg. UniQlo isnt roomy but more of a classic straight leg with about 9" bottoms...i think my APCs have 8" bottoms. one of the things i like about the UniQlos is the color of the inside of the denim, which is less blue and more gray (like Nudie dry selvage). makes turnups look better imo. but for 1/4 price of APC you cant go wrong.

[ringring]

Uniqlo is great value for basic plain garments. Dry and rinse wash denim is excellent value. Plain sweatshirts, socks etc also. I'd stay away from their more complicated washed denims (although they aren't too bad at that price/market point), and printed Ts.

[kremedla]

just picked up 2 pairs of unqlo's dry selvage at 20 quid a pop.

honestly, after tons of debating i think that these are most similar to prps'. i know alot of ppl will disagree but the weight/colour/texture are very similar. the difference is in the details, yes purple prps/camo pockets/buttons on fly etc... but even the fit is the same after having tried on both-

picked up a pair of 32's and a pair of 34's (the only sizes left) will try to shrink the 34's but if they don't then they will be the sunday baggies. again, can't go wrong, 2 pairs for less than a quarter of the price of 1 pair of prps, on sale, at selfridges....

[kremedla]

and they hem them for free as well at the london stores...goddamn thats a tasty deal....