by Julio » Sun Aug 20, 2017 6:32 am
re: jw anderson x uniqlo
saw some of the stuff at a press event some weeks ago (no i am not press i just got an invite from friend who works for qlo???)
the stuff is... o k
by default i'm ignoring almost all of it because it's just so winter-focused it doesn't make any sense in a tropical country
sweaters looked alright but i suspect the sleeves will be too short as is my problem with qlo always. pity as the cable knits looked like they could be fun
the sort of hunting long/trench coat was admittedly quite nice. finished to a good standard, nice lining, and looked like more of a fall/rainy season type jacket; lining had a very "tech" feel, like qlo proprietary blocktech or at least treated for water resistance. i *think* there may have been taped seams. don't know if i'd wear but it struck me as a step above average qlo in terms of finish, construction, and fabric choice (don't take my word as gospel).
i did like how the mens work pant looked. came in (so far) a washed out denim (not for me) and a beige/khaki twill (would consider), v nice relaxed cut, and very nice inset-patch type (?) hip pockets--albeit with potentially small rear patch pockets.
upcoming uniqlo u looks good too. again lots of winter things but the men's shoulder bag is coming back in at least a cute bright red and the relaxed ankle-fit denims are coming back in a superior-to-last-season's sort of indigo blue garment dye that looks like it''ll age very nicely. shirting looked good as always but again i tend to ignore long-sleeved options by default. there's also some other pieces my friend showed me photos of that look great; not sure if this upcoming season or ss18
there was also ines de la fressange (finally) for men. didn't pay close enough attention to as it all looked very sort of french/european sprezzy (go figure) but there's a lovely looking corduroy suit (!!!) with a surprisingly wide wale corduroy (!!!!!!)--which also showed up at least on some women's pieces for uniqlo u. the blazer had functional button cuffs and all with a nice striped lining, if memory serves correctly. nice stuff but neglected to take a photo.