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The UNIQLO U 2026 Fall/Winter collection marks the final collection by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran, bringing a decade of 'Future LifeWear' to a close with timeless designs and refined craftsmanship. Handout

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UNIQLO U marks 10 years with final collection under Christophe Lemaire, Sarah-Linh Tran

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17880620794131. UNIQLO U 2026 Fall_Winter marks the final collection by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran, bringing a decade of “Future LifeWear” to a close with timeless designs and refined craftsmanship..jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>The UNIQLO U 2026 Fall/Winter collection marks the final collection by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran, bringing a decade of &#x27;Future LifeWear&#x27; to a close with timeless designs and refined craftsmanship. Handout</div>UNIQLO U is marking its 10th anniversary with a Fall/Winter 2026 collection that also closes its first chapter under designers Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran.The collection launches in the Philippines on September 11, bringing together the considered tailoring and everyday pieces that have defined UNIQLO U since its first collection in 2016. The line will continue beyond this season, with its next chapter carrying forward the approach developed during Lemaire and Tran&#x27;s decade with the brand.For the Fall/Winter collection, the design team looks at the relationship between form, material, and color, with the women&#x27;s range balancing softer materials with more structured silhouettes.Among the key pieces is the Satin Combination Dress, which pairs a supple feel with a defined shape. The Hybrid Down Short Jacket has a compact silhouette, while the Coated Blouson is distinguished by a defined shoulder line. Both are designed with movement in mind.The men&#x27;s collection takes a more functional approach, combining everyday utility with details intended to give the wearer room for individual expression. The Wool Blend Short Coat incorporates workwear elements while providing protection from the cold, while the Fishtail Parka reworks a familiar outerwear style for a more contemporary look. Bright red appears as an accent color across the collection.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17880620930922. The UNIQLO U 2026 Fall_Winter collection brings softness and structure to womenswear, while menswear blends everyday functionality with individuality through refined silhouettes and bold accents..jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>The collection brings softness and structure to womenswear, while menswear blends everyday functionality with individuality through refined silhouettes and bold accents</div>Most of the collection is designed to be genderless. The Philippine lineup includes 14 women&#x27;s items, 17 men&#x27;s items, and two accessories. Prices range from ₱990 to ₱6,990, depending on the category, with outerwear priced at ₱3,990 to ₱6,990, knitwear at ₱1,990 to ₱2,490, pants and shirts at ₱1,990, dresses at ₱2,490, accessories at ₱1,490 to ₱1,990, and cut-and-sewn pieces at ₱990 to ₱2,490. UNIQLO notes that these prices are provisional and subject to change.The collection also marks the end of Lemaire and Tran&#x27;s first chapter with UNIQLO U. Lemaire described the decade-long project as one of the high points of his design career, while Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO of Fast Retailing, credited the designers with elevating UNIQLO U to what the company calls “Future LifeWear.”UNIQLO U&#x27;s Fall/Winter 2026 collection will be available in the Philippines beginning September 11.Further reflections from Lemaire and Tran on the end of this first chapter are set to appear in Issue 15 of LifeWear magazine, scheduled for release at the end of August.

UNIQLO U is marking its 10th anniversary with a Fall/Winter 2026 collection that also closes its first chapter under designers Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran.

UNIQLO U is marking its 10th anniversary with a Fall/Winter 2026 collection that also closes its first chapter under designers Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran.