The theme for Uniqlo’s new Fall/Winter 2022 season is making modern improvements on our beloved staple pieces.

The collection is grouped into four categories — Outerwear, Knitwear, Bottoms and Sport Utility Wear. The Outerwear collection has been expanded to include a wide range of styles from lighter shirt jackets to wool coats that can be worn on different occasions. The collection includes a short-length puffy jacket that’s designed using a glossy and reflective material. This will be available in black, grey, beige, and off-white.

For Knitwear, the focus is on diversity in colors as well as the use of the latest technology while making the clothes. For instance, some of the sweaters are 3D knitted using Shima Seiki’s WHOLEGARMENT technology

The wide-leg trend has been adopted for Uniqlo’s Bottoms so we’re seeing baggy jeans and flared trousers.

The Sports Utility Wear category includes SKUs like the DRY Sweat Cropped Full-Zip Hoodie, which carries the technology that wicks moisture away quickly from the skin. The sweat pants combine form and function with a cotton like feel and a more refined silhouette.

Uniqlo U’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection, designed by the brand’s artistic director Christophe Lemaire, is inspired by the theme “Essentials with a point of view.” Thus, the collection, not surprisingly, are composed of minimalist pieces. The idea for Uniqlo U came from the concept of a person having a capsule wardrobe that would fit into a suitcase.

The 2022 collection has a neutral color palette merged with transitional layers, basics and knits with boxy and oversized as the key silhouettes, The women’s collection is focused on comfort and versatility so we’ll see soft wool knits with menswear-style shirts and high-waisted jeans. Meanwhile, the menswear offering is for city life and outdoor pursuits. This collection will be available at select Uniqlo stores on September 23 and online at Uniqlo’s website.

Uniqlo also announced the launch of the Hana Tajima Fall/Winter Dress Collection from New York-based fashion designer Hana Tajima, who is known for elegant forms and soft. The new line for Uniqlo presents dresses with simple yet iconic stylings. There will be soft and draping rayon and lyocell, deeply lustrous satin, and warm flannel in cuts and designs that accentuate beauty. Details include delicate pleat accents and thin ribbons. This collection will be available at select Uniqlo stores on September 2 and online at Uniqlo’s website.

Meanwhile, the Uniqlo/Ines De La Fressange 2022 Fall/Winter collection presents LifeWear that reflects ’ belief in bringing effortless French style to the world. The collection espouses uniform dressing an Ines De La Fressange trademark, cashmere sweaters, and long dresses. This collection will be available at select Uniqlo stores on September 2 and online at Uniqlo’s website.

Uniqlo also announced that it will initiate the UT Archive Project to mark the 20th anniversary of the UT brand, which debuted in 2003. The Uniqlo graphic T-shirt (UT) brand offers an array of authentic pop culture and art graphics from around the world that enable the wearer to express their individuality. The project will re-launch a collection of UTs from its releases over the past two decades in recognition of their timeless appeal. Also, on the same day, Uniqlo will open its online UT Archive to the public, allowing them to immerse themselves in the brand’s journey over the years.

The Japanese global apparel retailer is welcoming Fall/Winter season with new and improved stores across the Philippines, starting with SM Sta. Mesa, Quezon City, on September 30.

In the remaining months of this year, Uniqlo will open stores in SM City Tanza, SM City Manila, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, SM City Baliwag and the re-opening of the Uniqlo store in Robinsons Magnolia.

"We aim to provide high-quality and affordable clothing to Filipinos nationwide. By opening more stores across the country this coming season, we are able to reach more Filipinos and support them in their everyday lives,” said Masato Kusomoto, chief operating officer of Uniqlo Philippines.