the restocking happened where i live. the items are still in store now. some went on clearance during the post christmas sale - others are are still at full price.
there are also photos floating around online of the Fall 2016 lemaire items.
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the restocking happened where i live. the items are still in store now. some went on clearance during the post christmas sale - others are are still at full price.
there are also photos floating around online of the Fall 2016 lemaire items.
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Uniqlo and Lemaire Is Back for Spring: See Every Item of the Collection
http://www.vogue.com/13391044/uniqlo-lemaire-spring-collection-lookbook/
http://www.vogue.com/13391044/uniqlo-lemaire-spring-collection-lookbook/
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It looks like this is sadly a US release only? I managed to find them on the US Uniqlo site, but not on my local German one.
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Europe / Germany is usually the last market to announce new collabs, so I wouldn't assume it's a US only release (as it's also shown on the Japanese homepage). That being said, I'm surprised to see the price of those jeans being quite a bit higher from Uniqlo U or even +J jeans - I'm curious to see if and how that reflects in the product, as I don't believe the Helmut Lang brand has a bigger pull among fashion followers than Lemaire or Jil Sander - quite the opposite, I'd say!
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So.. has U been phased out in favor of Clare's C?
C is HORRIBLE. Even the stuff that looks like it may have some potential online, it's tragic in real life. U always had at least a couple of nice pieces since it came out 8 years ago.
C is HORRIBLE. Even the stuff that looks like it may have some potential online, it's tragic in real life. U always had at least a couple of nice pieces since it came out 8 years ago.
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^ I think U is still available in the menswear division, maybe they'll release the next drop later.
To me, C is a massive hit or miss. I got a sweater because it's an incredibly versatile piece, the bag is also wonderful, even if it's fake leather, but the pants were too stiff for my taste. Same with the cap, I wanted to buy it, but the shape is too odd. I really hope the next release will be better.
To me, C is a massive hit or miss. I got a sweater because it's an incredibly versatile piece, the bag is also wonderful, even if it's fake leather, but the pants were too stiff for my taste. Same with the cap, I wanted to buy it, but the shape is too odd. I really hope the next release will be better.
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U has NOT been phased out at all, in fact the new look-book is already on display on the Japanese website and soon will be everywhere else. And, to be honest, it's starting to look really really repetitive. I bought quite a lot from U over the years but lately I have had a hard time finding something to covet from it. The menswear this upcoming season is a low point, just terrible.
I feel like Lemaire's cycle at Uniqlo is sort of coming to an end.
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^ phew, and don’t say that! I don’t buy it often either (why would I want 3 variations of the same trench coat lol), but I need to know that it is there, as an option/replacement. 
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Is it me or the U collection has shrunk? I just checked the lookbook and it seems that there is so little available. Quite a boring season!
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^ replying a year later and just to double down on that! I stopped by to check out the new collection today and it was miserable.. it just keeps getting worse and smaller each season! it felt like looking at 6 items, mostly outwear.. I'm a little upset.. I guess it comes down to sales but why ruin something that was pretty solid..? Lemaire's brand has gotten more varied and this has gone the opposite way, I wonder what is going on? it's almost as if both parties are over it but they're stuck with a contract.
I also feel that the colour palette has become odder each season. A lot of those colours are just unflattering, or they evoke a negative sensory response.
How do you feel about the new Uniqlo C collection by Clare?
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^ you're talking about the lighter colors, right? I hate them with a passion!
I feel like that's just Uniqlo and it's a shame because Lemaire's palette of deep jewel tones and browns is still going strong and they certainly let them work with it at the beginning.
I own a couple of blouses from C (I bought them out of curiosity because one of them was in a very bright shade of blue that was so out of my comfort zone but I kind of love it now!) but there's just something about it I can't get onboard with. They currently have the two full lines next to each other at the store on 5th Ave, I think people naturally gravitate towards U, it's just not a very versatile line anymore, it almost feels aimed towards the 15-22 age bracket, and C is varied and 100% adult.. but C is also a little too conservative and when it's not, it feels trendy in a cheesy way (like those pleated skirts and checked dresses). I was tempted to try on the tweed pants but.. too baggy, store was about to close, not worth the quick run lol.
I feel like that's just Uniqlo and it's a shame because Lemaire's palette of deep jewel tones and browns is still going strong and they certainly let them work with it at the beginning.
I own a couple of blouses from C (I bought them out of curiosity because one of them was in a very bright shade of blue that was so out of my comfort zone but I kind of love it now!) but there's just something about it I can't get onboard with. They currently have the two full lines next to each other at the store on 5th Ave, I think people naturally gravitate towards U, it's just not a very versatile line anymore, it almost feels aimed towards the 15-22 age bracket, and C is varied and 100% adult.. but C is also a little too conservative and when it's not, it feels trendy in a cheesy way (like those pleated skirts and checked dresses). I was tempted to try on the tweed pants but.. too baggy, store was about to close, not worth the quick run lol.
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I feel Uniqlo is generally moving away from more formal clothes that call for more expensive materials they cannot market at such low target prices - Back when the collaboration with Lemair started, they still had wool pants and a more formal coat option, whereas today, it’s all clearly reading as casual wear - Not to mention +J, where they had woollen fabrics from one of Japan's most expensive wool fabric mill!
That being said, I think there are still useful pieces to be had here. I really like the two more fluid women's shirts and am happy they cut a good portion of the collection now as unisex styles, meaning they button on the men's side.
That being said, I think there are still useful pieces to be had here. I really like the two more fluid women's shirts and am happy they cut a good portion of the collection now as unisex styles, meaning they button on the men's side.
