After several successful collaborations with UNIQLO, designer Christophe Lemaire has been appointed artistic director of UNIQLO Paris R&D Center and a new UNIQLO U line. Lemaire’s first collection under his new title will debut for the fall-winter 2016 season with a preview in early July.
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Discussing Lemaire’s appointment, Fast Retailing chairman, president and CEO Tadashi Yanai shared, “I am delighted to welcome Mr. Christophe Lemaire as a member of the UNIQLO team. I have time and again been astonished by his outstanding talent in working together to create the UNIQLO AND LEMAIRE collection. I look forward seeing more of the innovations that he inspires, and I am confident that his tremendous experience and talent will thrive at UNIQLO.”
Meanwhile, Lemaire conveyed excitement about his new role, noting, “In working on the UNIQLO AND LEMAIRE collection, I found UNIQLO’s commitment to product development, high quality, and teamwork truly impressive and inspirational. It is a challenge and a joy for me to be part of the team designing UNIQLO LifeWear–everyday clothing that resonates with people worldwide.”
