UNIQLO Launches Fall/Winter 2014 Collection with Ines de la Fressange Collaboration

But first, here’s a UNIQLO fashion faceoff:

Who wore it better?

Nope! You’re not seeing double.

It’s just the same trench coat (₱6,990) worn by two celebrities… haha!

There’s always a next time, Ines! Don’t be too “ines” because my kids (and some followers… okay, a few… okay, one follower) chose me. slow clap

Let me first explain why I had to post this on the so-called “hall of shame.”

Before the event started, we were asked to take a photo of ourselves wearing any piece from the Fall/Winter 2014 collection of Ines de la Fressange and do an #OOTD post.

I chose the women’s trench coat in light brown and decided not to pair it with a hat or scarf—because sometimes, simplicity is best.

Yes, this trench coat is a bit pricey for the Filipino market, but you can really feel the authenticity and quality of the piece.

As Ines de la Fressange once said, “When I don’t have time to think about what to wear, my trusty trench coat is always the perfect choice!”

Indeed, it was and always will be. :)

The unveiling of the collaboration is the follow-up for the success of her first collaboration with UNIQLO last Spring/Summer 2014, a second and bigger collection was recently launched for Fall/Winter 2014.

Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2010 titleholder Venus Raj was also present at the event to witness the launch of the collection.

 

Yummy treats from Café France were served, making it feel as if we were truly in Paris—ma chérie.

Commenting on the second collaboration line, Ines de la Fressange shared:

“I wanted to retain the spirit we created in the Spring/Summer collection. I love things that are unadorned, genuine, and comfortable to wear. For the Fall/Winter pieces, I wanted to create lovely items with the same sense of elegance. One of the traditional European fabrics I wanted to include was tweed. With coats and jackets, the fabric and cut are very important, and it was a real treat for me to incorporate playful details and enjoy styling the clothing freely.”

“I try to take the position of women today, and come up with ideas that take account of such factors as closet space and budgets. No one can live surrounded by unlimited clothing. Having many items is not necessarily a good thing, and it’s important to have ‘good clothes’, The point I wanted to express with the new collection is that even without a detailed fashion knowledge, women can find something beautiful to wear. They can have a full wardrobe. The Fall Winter collection is even better than I expected, and I’m extremely pleased with the elegant line.”

Design Director Naoki Takizawa said, “Like the streets of Paris, where novelty and beauty can be found in the constant blending of diverse elements throughout the city’s long history, this is a collection of essential apparel that quietly radiates through the styling. It is clothing that is simple, but with playfulness that prompts a smile. It is clothing that brings you back to your natural self just by wearing it. Talking with Ines, I begin to see clothing that anticipates the next era. It then starts to overlap with UNIQLO’s LifeWear concept."

The collaboration line is an iteration of UNIQLO’s LifeWear, aimed at enriching lives through quality clothing.
Rather than following trends, it focuses on what Ines herself wears, to look and feel great.
Each detail, from the height of the waist and opening of the neckline to overall fit, has been carefully refined through a long fitting process with Ines herself, to create a perfectly balance collection.

Featuring smartly cut shirts, classic trench and tweed coats, casual cashmeres, chic trousers and Ines’ favorites, like the elegant tuxedo jacket and simple silk dresses, each piece translates easily from day to night. And each is a great addition to any woman’s, but most especially a working woman’s wardrobe.

 

The collection’s understated elegance is predicted to resonate across women of all ages and cultures.  A true testament to UNIQLO’s global fashionability.

The IDLF collection will be available at UNIQLO SM Megamall, SM Aura and Glorietta 5.

Special website for the collection: www.uniqlo.com/ph/ines.