UNIQLO Announces the Winners of the UTGP2023: MAGIC FOR ALL UT T-shirt Design Competition.

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of the UTGP2023: MAGIC FOR ALL UT collection featuring the winning designs from the UT Grand Prix 2023 T-shirt design competition. A total of 13 designs were selected from among more than 10,000 entries submitted from around the world on the themes of Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars to celebrate Disney’s 100th anniversary. This special collection, to be introduced from Late May, presents familiar characters beloved worldwide by people of all generations, creatively illustrated from diverse abilities

Thirteen illustrations highlighting the appeal of richly expressive characters 

The work selected to receive the Grand Prize from among the numerous submissions received from around the world is a dynamic pen drawing by Hiroyuki Morita of Wolverine, from Marvel’s X-Men. Other winning entries include a design depicting a moment of rest for a stormtrooper from Star Wars, a design with Flash, Disney Zootopia’s sloth from the Department of Mammal Vehicles (DMV), in a bold pose, and a unique design with Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 3 shown in a style resembling nutritional information label. All the designs spotlight characters in highly original creations only available in this collection.

Grand Prize Winner, design by Hiroyuki Morita.

Comment from Grand Prize Winner Hiroyuki Morita

“I tried to express my interpretation of the character in a straightforward way, penciling it with high energy that is my distinctive style. It was fun to draw. It thrills me to think that a lot of people will see and wear my artwork on a T-shirt. Thank you!”

Judges

The select team of judges included, from The Walt Disney Company, Helen Pak, SVP Creative of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Stef Kardos, Head of the Global Character Art Team, and illustrator Jerrod Maruyama. UNIQLO was represented by UT Creative Director Kosuke Kawamura.

Award Ceremony

An award ceremony will be held in early May at The Walt Disney Studios, the corporate headquarters for The Walt Disney Company in Burbank, California in the United States. As an additional prize, winners will receive a special office tour from The Walt Disney Company, including a visit to the studios where popular characters are created, and the reading room filled with valuable archive material.

About the UT Grand Prix

UNIQLO launched the UT Grand Prix design competition in 2005 to foster creativity and talent, using T-shirts as a canvas to freely express ideas with graphics and messages. The contest is open to talented and imaginative people around the world, regardless of age, gender, or nationality. Previous contests have featured such high-profile themes as Marvel, Nintendo, and Pokémon. The winning designs, selected from the numerous entries, will be produced as actual products and sold worldwide.

Here is a sneak peek of the collection, launching in May 2023. Prices start from Php 590.

   

UNIQLO Celebrates its 10th Anniversary in the Philippines.

Japanese global apparel retailer UNIQLO is thanking Filipinos for supporting LifeWear in time for its 10th anniversary in the Philippines. To celebrate this special occasion, UNIQLO is giving its loyal shoppers exciting launches and promotions throughout the month of June.

“We are very grateful to the Filipinos for welcoming us when we arrived here in 2012. We are very honored to be part of our customers’ everyday lives, providing them with our LifeWear clothing for their ever changing lifestyles and needs—essentially giving life to our LifeWear brand,” says Masato Kusumoto, UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer.

UT BRANDS PH

UNIQLO will also mark its first decade in the Philippines with a special collection with local brands that have brought joy and shaped Filipinos' lives and culture. Shoppers can look forward to The Brands UT Pilipinas, featuring a collaboration with San Miguel Pale Pilsen, Selecta, Jollibee, and National Book Store, launching on June 10, 2022.

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This season, UNIQLO also launches special collections featuring Final Fantasy, Gundam, Doraemon, Pokémon, LEGO DUPLO, and Mickey & Friends. UNIQLO also introduces special collaborations with the Museum of Modern Art, Magnum Photos, and automakers as part of its The Brands Cars collection. Lastly, winning designs from the UT Grand Prix (UTGP), a design competition that uses t-shirts as a creative medium, would also be made available. The theme of this year’s competition was Peanuts.

Throughout the month of June, customers will be treated to in-store displays that showcase UNIQLO’s extensive lineup of UT at select UNIQLO stores across the Philippines. Display collections include RPJ x Peanuts, Pixar, MFA x Harrington, Mickey & Friends, Spy x Family, and City Logo.

LIMITED OFFERS

Customers who shop at all UNIQLO stores nationwide from June 10 to 16, 2022 can enjoy these limited offers on their favorite everyday LifeWear pieces for men, women, kids, and babies.

For Men

Now available at Php 990.00 from Php 1,490.00

Men’s Ultra Stretch Active Jogger Pants

The incredible stretch and stay-fresh feel make this suitable for sports or casual wear. Dry-EX keeps the wearer comfortable even during high-impact exercises, while a zippered pocket keeps belongings secure when working out. 

Now available at Php 490.00 from Php 590.00

Men’s U Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt

This t-shirt is one of UNIQLO’s top-rated styles, season after season. The high quality is perfected by a dedicated and skilled team of international designers based at the UNIQLO Paris Research and Development Center, led by artistic director Christophe Lemaire. 

Now available at Php 790.00 from Php 990.00

Men’s DRY-EX Short Sleeve Polo Shirt

Featuring a DRY-EX technology that wicks away sweat and a Cool Touch yarn fabric for instant cooling, this shirt can keep you comfortable all day long especially during warmer days. It is also seamless at the sides for reduced skin contact. 

For Women

Now available at Php 790.00 from Php 990.00

Women's Ultra Stretch High Rise Cropped Leggings Pants

The pants have a sleek, cropped length and a high-rise design for a flattering effect. Dry-EX, an extremely fast-drying technology, makes this comfortable to wear, even on hot days. It can be styled either with a cropped or tucked-in top. 

Now available at Php 790.00 from Php 990.00

Women’s Mercerized Cotton Short Sleeve Mini Dress

The mercerized cotton has an elegant sheen that elevates the outfit. The A-line fit flutters elegantly as the wearer walks, while the mini length has a sleek look. 

For Kids

Now available at Php 390.00 from Php 590.00

Kids’ AIRism Cotton Easy Shorts

These versatile shorts are made with AIRism, a breathable and silky-smooth fabric for a light and fresh feel. The short length guarantees stay-fresh comfort. 

Now available at Php 790.00 from Php 990.00

Girls’ Flower Printed Short Sleeve Dress

The stylish dress has an elegant floral pattern created by advanced printing techniques. Its moderately-voluminous sleeves and tiers add to the design, while pockets on both sides offer convenience. 

NOVELTY PROMO

For every P3,500 worth of purchase from June 10 to 12 in all UNIQLO stores (including online), customers will get a free limited edition tote bag illustrated by Plus 63 Design Co. Additionally, if the purchase includes any item from the The Brands UT Pilipinas Shirt collection, customers can get 10% off promo code for Grab Selecta Store and 10% discount at National Book Store.

STORE EXPERIENCE

From June 6 to 30, the LifeWear sales floor at the UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store at Glorietta 5, Makati will have a special display of the top 10 favorite UNIQLO items of Filipino customers from the past decade. Customers are encouraged to write their review about the items at the display area for a chance to receive a gift from UNIQLO from June 10 to 12. Visit the display at the 2nd floor of the UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store to know more.

For a complete festive shopping experience, UNIQLO’s new “Salamat Pilipinas” jingle will be played in all stores nationwide starting June 10.

EVENTS

UNIQLO will hold its next Live Station on June 9, a styling livestream where viewers can shop in real-time on UNIQLO.com or the UNIQLO App. Viewers would be able to engage with guest personalities, and the UNIQLO team, as the session shows various ways to style the limited offers.

Customers can also visit the UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store on June 11-12 and get to see the t-shirt display exhibit featuring UTs from Filipino iconic brands - Selecta, National Book Store, San Miguel Pale Pilsen, Jollibee, well-loved Pixar and many more. UT is a celebration of individuality, encouraging customers to wear what they love based on their personality and who they are. The collection features designs from pop culture phenomena like art, music, film, and more.

UNIQLO MALL OF ASIA POP UP STORE

To complete the celebration and mission to improve the lives of their customers through LifeWear clothing, a UNIQLO pop up store at the SM Mall of Asia will be opened for a limited time starting June 10 at the Level 3, South Main Mall. Stay tuned for updates on the official opening of the new and refreshed UNIQLO MOA store.

For more updates, please visit www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/spl/ut-collection and UNIQLO Philippines’ website at uniqlo.com/ph and download the UNIQLO APP via Google Play Store or Apple Store.

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Seoul Searching | My Winter Travel Essentials.

Two more weeks and we're finally flying to Korea! Hooray!

To say that I am excited would be an understatement. I'm super psyched for this trip that I actually spent a good part of the day taking out luggage bags from the storage, sorting clothes, preparing the stuff that we need to bring, and listing down the items that I still need to buy. If I were more OC than this, I would have actually started packing a month ago. Haha!

Now as we all know, it's already winter in Korea and temperature has dropped to as low as 4 degrees Celsius. It has also snowed twice since winter started, with last Wednesday's snowfall heavier than the first. And while I am very eager to see, feel, and experience snow for the first time in my life, I'm also a tad worried because of my (and my son's) asthma. Hence, I've listed down our winter travel essentials - stuff that we're bringing (and/or buying) to brave the harsh Korean winter.

1) Thermals.
Otherwise known as thermal undershirts/underpants, these are pieces of clothing that are designed in such a way to help retain body heat.

Thermals for the little man.

Heattech by Uniqlo.

2) Coats, Jackets, Scarves, and Beanies.

They say the key to keeping yourself warm and toasty in the dead of winter is to layer clothes effectively. Coats, jackets, and scarves are key items in layering. Beanies, ear muffs, and gloves are options, too.

Keeping it warm!

3) Boots.

Because winter means boots, I'm trading my good old Onitsuka Tigers (for the meantime) for this pair of Dorothy Perkins ankle boots that I have not worn in a long, long time.

Winter = boots.

4) Hotpacks.

Perhaps you've seen these in Kdramas - those small sachets that give off warmth and are usually stuffed inside pockets. I bet I'll be buying a handful of these during our stay in Korea.

Photo credit: GrrlTraveler.

5) Medical Supplies.

Whether it's an overnight stay at the beach or a week-long trip to somewhere, I always make sure we have our medical supplies in tow. That includes our good ol' nebulizer and Duavent nebules (as prescribed by my son's pediatrician), Alnix Plus for my son's colds and allergies, and Ceelin Plus for his daily dose of Vitamin C. Also included in our stash are medicines for fever, cough, and upset stomach, pain killers, and my Salbutamol inhaler.

Some of our medical essentials from Unilab.

I guess I've got all my bases covered with this list. Hopefully, my son and I will be able to survive the unfamiliar season that is winter and have a blast while we're at it.

Do you wanna build a snowman? I do. :)