One of the most significant ways we can express our individuality is through our clothing.
Uniqlo’s graphic t-shirt line UT is intimately familiar with this as it has released several graphics shirts allowing the wearer to show their love for different aspects of pop culture.
This month of May, UT releases several new lines through the UT Convention. As a follow-up of the Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary UT series earlier this month, Anime lovers will be treated to UT designs featuring beloved Japanese titles such as Gundam, Doraemon and Pokemon. There will also be collections spotlighting popular and iconic concepts from Lego and Mickey & Friends.
Art aficionados will enjoy the collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), one of the largest and most influential institutions of its kind, which feature art masterpieces.
Another art-inspired collection is the partnership with Magnum Photos. This international photographic cooperative has documented most of the world’s major events and personalities since the 1930’s. The Car collection features automobile designs from legendary automakers.
Lastly, winning designs from the UT Grand Prix (UTGP), a design competition that uses t-shirts as a creative medium, will be showcased during the convention. The theme of this year’s competition was Peanuts.
UNIQLO is also introducing artist Kosuke Kawamura as the newest Creative Director for UT.
Kawamura brings with him a deep knowledge of pop culture, distinctive original style, and a strong design background.
Prior to his appointment, he designed graphics for multitalented apparel brands. Kawamura has also designed and directed materials for live performances and events, DVD and CD jackets, book covers and advertisements. He previously collaborated with UNIQLO in creating collages for the Dragon Ball UT collection.
