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 Uniqlo flagship store in Umeda | |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | March 1949 |
| Headquarters | 717-1, Sayama, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi 754-0894, Japan |
Key people | Tadashi Yanai (CHM, Pres., CEO) Takahiro Wakabayashi (SVP) |
| Products | |
Number of employees | 30,000+ employees |
| Parent | Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (2005–present) |
| Website | uniqlo.com |
Uniqlo Co., Ltd. (株式会社ユニクロ, Kabushiki-gaisha Yunikuro) (US: /ˈjuːnikloʊ/ YOO-nee-kloh;[1] Japanese pronunciation: [jɯnikɯɾo]) is a Japanese casual wear designer and retailer.[2] It is known for its LifeWear philosophy of providing consumers with high-quality everyday clothing with attention to detail.[3][4]
The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.[5]
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- ^ ""Our price is affordable but our process is luxury": Why Uniqlo's LifeWear philosophy is the antidote to fast fashion". Vogue Scandinavia. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ "Is Uniqlo Fast Fashion? Here's What You Need To Know Before Your Next Shopping Spree — Ecowiser". wiser.eco. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
Uniqlo has a unique position in the fast fashion debate. It shares some traits with fast fashion brands, particularly in supply chain practices. However, its quality, functionality, and timeless design set it apart.
- ^ "Group Companies | FAST RETAILING CO., LTD". www.fastretailing.com. Archived from the original on 28 June 2011. Retrieved 11 March 2018.