Uniqlo (Tokyo)

[icanfly012]

Today, I visited the new Uniqlo in Tokyo.

1. People say it is massive but it is pretty small, especially if you are used to stores in the West Coast.

2. Quality: Quality seems to be slightly better than H&M, which really isn't saying much. Everything runs way to baggy for my tastes.

3. Designer Invitation Project: I think this is a decent section. I picked up a yellow oxford from this collection and it is probably one of the best fitting oxfords I have. I feel fat though since I am a size medium and this shirt is closer to a BoO Small.

Does anyone know if there are better Uniqlo stores to visit in Japan?

 

[hnlax]

Originally Posted by icanfly012

Today, I visited the new Uniqlo in Tokyo.

1. People say it is massive but it is pretty small, especially if you are used to stores in the West Coast.

2. Quality: Quality seems to be slightly better than H&M, which really isn't saying much. Everything runs way to baggy for my tastes.

3. Designer Invitation Project: I think this is a decent section. I picked up a yellow oxford from this collection and it is probably one of the best fitting oxfords I have. I feel fat though since I am a size medium and this shirt is closer to a BoO Small.

Does anyone know if there are better Uniqlo stores to visit in Japan?

it seems that you went to the design invitation store in harajuku--the one with mostly tshirts in those capsules. i've been to tokyo five times, and i don't really remember any uniqlo being any better than others. that design invitation project one seems to be the biggest, but i feel like their offerings are mostly tshirts.

the uniqlos that i found i like best are the ones in shibuya (the one away from shibuya station, close to soccer shop kamo) and the one in asakusa (it's a bit away from asakusa kanon, closer to that indoor soccer park in one of those little multi level shopping malls).

my uncle and aunty were in tokyo last month and found some stuff for me at the uniqlo in shinjuku.


i mean, they're really everywhere, but those are the two that i visit every time i'm back there.

 

[wiru]

You went to the one in Shinjuku? There is also the flagship store in Ginza, though I don't know how different their selection will be from the "mega store." But in the past they've had exclusives. E.g. it was the only place in Tokyo selling the vintage chinos last year.

There is a good amount of stuff that is slimmer fit. Look for "just fit" or "style up." And all the knitted items are pretty slim, outerwear as well (unless you have a 34" chest or something).

I think you really underestimate the quality of the clothing.

Also check the wimminz clothes I hear they are popular with men now...

 

[ratboycom]

Second the suggestion of the Ginza Store. BUT not all Uniqlo are created equal. The one closest to my station (inside Mizonokuchi OIOI) is tiny compared to the one by Parco in Shibuya.

 

[Mazda]

ITT: people realize uniqlo is gap with asian people sizes.

 

[icanfly012]

I am about 5'7 and the body length in most of the smalls are way too short. The Uniqlo I visited (next to Shinjuku Station) just opened on 4/24.

I will be checking out the other stores in the next few weeks or so.

 

[wmmk]

Originally Posted by Mazda

ITT: people realize uniqlo is gap with asian people sizes.

Yeah, but think more short & boxy azn sizing than lanky azn model sizing.

 

[ratboycom]

Yeah, its pretty bland and ****. The last thing I bought there was a Knit Tie. Before that it had been about a year before I had bought anything that I planned on wearing more than once.

I like Comme Ca better for my throw away clothes.

 

[ratboycom]

double post

 

[jaychiz]

Originally Posted by icanfly012

I am about 5'7 and the body length in most of the smalls are way too short. The Uniqlo I visited (next to Shinjuku Station) just opened on 4/24.

I will be checking out the other stores in the next few weeks or so.

the new shinjuku and and ginza will be the stores that get all the lines, they're guaranteed to both carry selvedge there and the designer projects of course unless they're sold out

 

[surz18]

Are you checked on Shibuya uniqlo store?