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Just when you thought Uniqlo was slowing down on collabs, they come in with another one!

Passed by the Uniqlo store in SM Megamall and saw a rack that vibrant and eye catching prints. Upon approach, it turned out to be the Uniqlo x Francesco Risso collab which just dropped today!

Francesco Risso is an Italian designer who's best known for his work at Marni. With his eye for prints and a fun yet classic style, his work for Marni had a joie de vivre, but done in a very subdued and elegant way. 

That aesthetic is evident in this collab. He has colourful and vibrant prints are on tailored dresses and sharp polos. And there's so many awesome items to choose from!

And that's my cue to go back and snag some pieces from his collection. Soon.

Bahnsen Burner

Was wondering, will Uniqlo be coming up with a new fashion collaborator? 

They have the regular lines with Clare Waight Keller and the U Studio. But there was a time when they had people like Phillip Lim, Costello Tagliapietra, Marni, Jil Sander and Alexander Wang doing capsule collections. And it would be cool to have something like that again.

Lo and behold, a capsule collection with Cecile Bahnsen.

She's a Danish designer known for blending femininity with her Scandinavian roots. So, think minimalism, but with a romantic twist. Something that you can see in her Uniqlo collaboration. It has a lot of ruffles and shirring, details that really elevates her pieces.

I've got my eye on the ruffled dresses, and something tells me that will land in Ate's closet soon.

LFLTAT: Color of the Year

So, Pantone announced the 2026 colour of the year - Cloud Dancer.

It's basically a variation of white.

This reminded me of a LFLTAT from my previous Japan trip.

The culottes are from GU, while the top is from Uniqlo. They're both in various permutations of white, and they blend together seamlessly and perfectly.

It's a look that'll bring you to Cloud Nine!

Color Story x LFLTAT: Season of Grays

So, it's the SM Megamall 5-day sale, and it's obvious that there will be a lot of LFTATs that can be created from the finds in that sale.

True enough, was able to snag a look that wasn't only a "Look for less than a thousand," it also falls under a "Color Story" post. And here it is:

This is such a classic, chic, a bit British, a bit Thom Browne and all affordable. 

The pleated gray skirt is from Uniqlo, and the sweater top is from The SM Store. Together, this look just rang up to P989.

But yes, it looks much, much, much more expensive than that.

KAWS and effect

Uniqlo is really upping its game.

Look who their new artist-in-residence is.

I'm a fan of the KAWS collaborations for UT. And with his new role, he can further stretch the artistic bounds of the brand.

Can't wait to see what he comes up with next.

One skirt, two ways: Doing denim

There's this denim skirt from Regatta that's been in the stash for almost a month. Couldn't find the right top for it, so it couldn't get dispatched yet.

Thanks to my recent BKK trip, that skirt will not only be dispatched, but there are 2 ways to wear it.

First is this Ines dela Fressange knit top from Uniqlo. The relaxed silhouette and colour gives the whole ensemble a fashionable ease.

Second is this mixed denim top from Pratunam. The denim parts complement the skirt's hue, making this a perfect pair.

With the right top, this denim skirt became two chic!

LFLTAT: Jump Twice

There's this stall inside Puregold Cubao that has long caught my eye but never gotten around to check out. It's a small stall filled with denim products in all shapes and sizes.

After a grocery run, the decision was reached to finally stop by and check out what they're selling. And boy, it was such a good decicsion.

They had a trove of denim jumpers, and the price was surprisingly cheap! And with less than a thousand pesos, was able to put together not just one look, but two!

LOOK # 1:

This light denim jumper had a tapered silhouette and pockets in front. To keep things simple, got a ribbed tank top from Straightforward to complete the look.

LOOK # 2:

This one was a dark denim jumper, also with a shape that's cut close to the body. To create a contrast, the inner blouse is a loose, striped shirt from Uniqlo.

This is twice the chicness for just less than a thousand!

Color Story: Brown town

Brown and its different hues have found itself on this blog a few times already.

And given the myriad of fashion choices that use this colour, it doesn't show any signs of stopping.

This is an ensemble that plays with different shades of brown to create a fun, relaxed and chic look.

The chocolate brown top is a loose cropped shirt from Uniqlo. The khaki culottes (yes, it's not a skirt) is from Surplus Shop. The beige Fisherman's sandals are from The SM Store.

The colour palette makes this ensemble look very chic. And worthy of painting the town in.

Ines' last-ing impression

Apparently, the fall collection of the Uniqlo x Ines dela Fressange collaboration is the last.

Among their many collaborations, this one seems to be the longest running. Season after season, Ines came out with beautiful pieces that capture her French joie de vivre.

It was indeed an impressive run.

LFLTAT: Say Pleats

I’ve been eyeing this black pleated dress at Uniqlo since it came out a few months ago.

It has that Issey Miyake vibe, but in a fabric and style that’s more suited for everyday wear instead of being too high fashion.

Part of me wanted to buy it, but another part of me knew that it would be in sale soon enough.

And true enough, it did!

This Look For Less Than A Thousand is a combination of the Uniqlo dress and a pair of black and white slides from For Me. Together, this ensemble was a few bucks shy of a thousand.

Good (and affordable) things come to those who wait.

Losing Zs

Nope, this isn't about sleep.

It's the fact that "oversized" should be an easy word to spell.

Apparently not.

See how missing a letter can make all the difference?

Proofreader, please!

French Flair

Black and white stripes have always reminded me of French fashion. Whenever French folks are shown on photographs and illustrations, they're usually wearing a striped shirt, black pants or skirts, flat shoes and a beret.

Taking that as inspiration - and using the ongoing fast fashion sales as an excuse - here's an outfit that has that same flair.

The top is from Uniqlo, and is a boxy shirt with black and white strripes.

The pants are from Bershka, and it's a wide legged pant with this interesting overlap detail that makes it look like a skirt at certain angles.

Instead of the usual ballet flats, this outfit is punctuated by patent loafers from Penshoppe. This was 50% off, so woot!

Together, this is a modern French outfit that works wherever in the world you may be.

Beret is optional.

Keller instinct

My decision to hold out on buying dresses from the Claire Waight-Keller collaboration was correct.

The dress that I wanted for Ate is now on sale!

This pretty, sunshine yellow dress is both free-spirited and elegant thanks to little detains like the micro-pleated skirt and drawstrings on the side.

Got this at around 70% off!

How’s that for a killer deal.

This I gotta :C

Claire Waight-/Keller has a special collection with Uniqlo!

Read about the Uniqlo:C collection on-line and saw some of the pieces from the collaboration. True to both Claire’s and Uniqlo’s DNA, the collection is very British in its tailoring, yet Japanese in its minimalist aesthetic.

Uniqlo really has a knack for collaborating with fashion forward yet low-key designers. From 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Jil Sander, Helmut Lang, Suno - and many more - they’re the epitome of quiet chic.

I’ll go a see this collaboration soon!

Black and White Summer

Yes, when the word "summer" is mentioned, the images that are usually conjured up in the mind are all bright, happy and colourful. Think tropical prints, huge flowers, neons and pastels - that kind of vibe.

No one equates "black and white" with summer. Summer = Colour. That's the rule.

Then again, rules are made to be broken.

That's why this black and white ensemble is also summer worthy.

The dress is from the latest Ines dela Fressange collab at Uniqlo. It's a flowy dress with a plaid print that is reminiscent of picnic mats. Picnic = Summer.

The sandals are from Forme. These are very strappy, easy-going, and has that seaside vibe. Seaside = Summer.

So, it's as clear as black and white. 

Black and white can be summer.

Personali-Tees

Last Sunday, the Spanish crew asked me to accompany them to the big Uniqlo store in Greenbelt 5. They said that the Uniqlo store in BCN isn't that big, and is expensive. And having experienced how big and more affordable Uniqlo is in MNL, they wanted to buy a "few" things.

Of course, "few" wasn't an accurate term.

We spent almost 4 hours in Uniqlo! They were browsing, then fitting, then buying, then browsing, then fitting, then buying...

In the span of time they were in the store, I had enough time to design and have these personalised shirts printed!

And, by the time these shirts were printed, they still weren't done! Harhar!

While I left the store with these 2 cool shirts, they walked out with 6 big bags of clothes.

How's that for "few"?

Color Story x LFTAT: Back-to-back-to-Beige

Yesterday, it was all about pants that were under the beige hue. Today, it's about a LFLTAT that's also about shades of beige. So, it's a Colour Story post, too!

It's this easy-going ensemble that I put together for Mom.

The top is from Uniqlo, and it's this light beige, oversized top with drop shoulders and an asymmetric shape. The khaki pants are from The SM Store. Just like the top, it has a loose silhouette and this combination of relaxed silhouettes make this outfit great for a weekend.

What makes it even greater is the fact that this outfit rang up to less than P800!

With this price and this hue, it's definitely worth a double feature.

(Paper)bag lady

This might be an unpopular opinion, but paper bag pants conjure images of relaxed chic.

Some people find them too loose and baggy, but that's where its charm lies. Something that looks so effortless, but at the same time, well-thought of. This style is actually very popular in Japan and South Korea - even more than 5 years back.

That's why when I saw this really nice pair of paper bag pants at The SM Store, I grabbed it immediately. 

To make the look even more easy and thrown together, a loose, Snoopy print shirt from Uniqlo is the perfect partner for this.

Together, it'll make the wearer look like an carefree and fashionable lady.

Pant-tastic Week 2.0 - Day 1: The Classic

More than 2 years ago, was able to buy a pair of pants from Bench that had such a classic cut and denim fabric that it inspired a "Pant-tastic Week" post. For 5 days, the same pair was featured with 5 different tops that give it a different look each time.

This week, I'm doing that idea again, thanks to this very nice pair from The Landmark.

It's a pair of overrun jeans from the brand - Kiabi. It's a fast fashion brand from France that's pretty much like H&M. The pants are a pair of wide legged pants with an exposed zipper. The dark denim colour and the heavy fabric makes it very versatile and classic.

Speaking of classic, this pant-tastic week will kick-off with a very classic look. 

The top is a crisp, cotton shirt from Uniqlo with a high-necked top and elastic sleeves. This white and dark jean combination is truly a classic that you can wear anytime, anywhere.

You can never go wrong with classics.

And a versatile pair of jeans, of course. 

In Theory

It's a known fact that I'm not a very fashionable person.

My preferences in fashion are very plain and basic. Back in college, my uniform consisted of jeans and plain t-shirts. That carried over until now - except when we have client meetings with upper management. Those days, I have to look half-decent and wear jeans with plain oxford shirts.

Because of this no-nonsense approach to fashion, I've always been drawn to the aesthetic of the brand Theory.

This New York-based brand is known for their very sparse and basic designs, but always with a twist. Whether it's the fabric, the seaming, or the silhouette. They were very popular during 2010 to 2014 when Olivier Theyskens was at the helm of the house. Theyskens is known for his penchant of transforming something basic into something visually interesting.

This is precisely the reason why whenever Uniqlo comes out with a collaboration with Theory, I make it a point to score a few shirts from the collection. Just like these ones:

The fabric is super soft and comfortable, the shape is loose and easy, and it's a perfect shirt to wear when you don't want to think of what to wear.

That's the theory - nay, the truth - why I'm a fan of this brand.