August 13th, 2009 (New York, NY) – The US launch date for the 2009 Autumn/Winter UNIQLO “ ” collection, created with fashion designer Jil Sander, has been confirmed for Thursday, October 1, 2009.

The UNIQLO “ ” collection consists of outerwear, denim, shirts, cut & sewn, knitwear, and other goods. The collection will be offered at the UNIQLO Soho NY store.

The UNIQLO “ ” collection’s price range:
+J Women’s Collection

Outerwear: $39.50-$149.50
Shirts: $39.50
Pants: $49.50-$59.50
Skirts/Dresses: $39.50-$49.50
Cut and sewn: $19.50-$29.50
Sweaters: $29.50-$49.50
Cashmere: $79.50-$129.50
Accessories: $29.50

+J Men’s Collection

Outerwear: $79.50-$149.50
Shirts: $39.50
Pants: $49.50
Cut and sewn: $19.50-$39.50
Cashmere: $129.50-$149.50
Accessories: $29.50-$99.50

About UNIQLO

Clothing says a lot, but you can still say it better. UNIQLO designs, manufactures, markets and sells casual wear that can be worn by anyone, any day. Rather than dictate a look, UNIQLO provides people all over the world with pieces they need to create their own style. And since style comes from within, the UNIQLO logo is nearly invisible, tucked away inside the garment.

This concept, along with an unwavering focus on quality and value, has guided UNIQLO’s actions since the establishment of the first store 1984 in Hiroshima, Japan. Today, UNIQLO has expanded into over 850 UNIQLO stores worldwide and is a household name in Japan.

From t-shirts and sweaters to denim, outerwear, and trend items, all of our clothes are made according to exacting Japanese quality standards and come in a surprising variety of colors and styles. UNIQLO is committed to providing customers with true excellence and innovation in casual wear, concerning design and functionality, as well as fit and color choices. As a company, UNIQLO controls every stage of the creation of its products—from the fabric used to the stringent production control program at the factory and the final store display. We use the world’s best resources to give customers something better every time.

UNIQLO is a brand of FAST RETAILING and among the top 10 specialty apparel retailers in the world. Other group brands include Theory, COMPTOIR DES COTONNIERS, Princesse tam.tam in France, g.u., CABIN, FOOT PARK and CANDISH. For more information, visit www.uniqlo.com  or www.fastretailing.com.