To announce their arrival in France, UNIQLO recruited a selection of local influencers to model the gear. People such as DJ Mehdi, Nadege Winter and Lea Seydoux make appearances alongside several other familiar faces. If you’re in France, keep an eye out for these!

More looks from the UNIQLO France Ad Campaign after the click.

Not only is Parisian boutique colette currently hosting a Uniqlo shop-in-shop, they also created a collaborative knitwear collection. First to release are these new cashmere v-neck sweaters. They come in grey and in navy and feature the “From Tokyo to colette” slogan embroidered on the sleeves. Also they have come out with a cardigan and a crewneck sweater featuring the colette dot logo.

More detailed views of the colette x Uniqlo Knitwear follows after the jump.

As we get closer to the October 1st launch date of the Uniqlo +J Collection by Jil Sander, we can show you more images of the collection. Today we can give you a look at the full lookbook. The elegant and sharp cuts by the German designer came out really nice. Mostly we appreciate how easy all pieces of the collection can be worn and matched up with other things. Some of these types of designer collaborations tend to turn out too extreme, which is not at all the case here.

Take a look at the Uniqlo +J by Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2009 Collection Lookbook after the jump.

Finally we can give you some facts about the upcoming Uniqlo +J Collection, a collaborative effort with fashion designer Jil Sander. The US launch date is set for October 1rst, 2009. The collection consists of outerwear, denim, shirts, cut & sewn, knitwear, and other goods. The collection will be offered at the UNIQLO Soho NY store.

After the jump you will find the two official campaign images, as well as a complete listing of the mens and womens pieces, including pricing.

Here’s a first look into Uniqlo’s latest capsule collection with German designer Jil Sander. The line offers a sophisticated, yet casual take on Jil’s minimalist aesthetic with an assortment of simple fabrics, clean cuts and clever details. And being Uniqlo, no piece will retail for more than $200 USD. Word is there are 40 pieces in the men’s J+ collection, including suiting separates, outerwear, trousers, button-downs, and knits. We like what we see so far. Available this Fall.

Check out one more item from the Jil Sander For Uniqlo J+ Collection after the jump.

Before the much anticipated opening of Uniqlo in Paris, the Japanese fashion retailer will be opening a temporary pop-up store at colette. The pop-up store will open its doors on August 31rst and will stay open until September 26th. The store will carry many exclusive items, such as the above “From Tokyo to colette” series.

More information has leaked today about the upcoming collection that Jil Sander is creating for Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo. The line will be called +J.

“Jil Sander’s creative role at Uniqlo extends beyond the +J collection to the brand’s other apparel and accessories for men and women. But it is understood that the designer is focusing her initial efforts on the fall/winter launch of this newly created collection, flying frequently between her home in Hamburg, Germany and Tokyo.

The +J collection will be sold at Uniqlo’s flagship stores in major cities and on the brand’s own website. A release date has not been established yet, according to a Fast Retailing spokeswoman.” Via WWD.

The logo already reveils the minimalist approach that one would have expected from the German designer. We cannot wait to see the first collection!

The much anticipated Opening Ceremony for Uniqlo collection has been released. As part of the Uniqlo Designer Invitation Project, Opening Ceremony has designed a small mens capsule collection for the textile giant from Japan.

The collection consists of jackets, shirts, knitwear, blazers and pants. Our favorite pieces are the shirts, which come with smart details and interesting patterns. The prizes are also very reasonable. This is probably as cheap at Opening Ceremony can get for you. Via Selectism.

The Opening Ceremony For Uniqlo Collection can now be purchased here.

Detailed images of the line follow after the jump.

Spring merchandise isn’t the only new thing hitting the floor at UNIQLO this season. The Glass Box, the visual focal point of the UNIQLO SoHo store that offers customers an interesting and different visual aesthetic upon entering the store, has an exciting new installation. The box has been completely covered in red vinyl, except for 30 small, framed openings. In each opening, there is a miniature mannequin positioned behind a magnifying lens. The mini mannequins are dressed in key pieces from the spring 2009 collection.

This unique and innovative idea was designed by Mihee Yi, head of visual merchandising for Uniqlo USA, and was inspired by various displays in Japan, which were very small yet very detailed. The display elicits a “Japanese” feel, which is graphic, modern and fun. The red vinyl covering the glass box sends a strong message tied to the UNIQLO logo, which is a distinct shade of red.

The miniature mannequins and the miniature pieces of clothing were made by UNIQLO specifically for this display. All of the clothing was modeled after specific items from the spring collection, using the true fabrics and colors from the line. This merchandise display features 30 total looks, with a focus on polos, colored denim, outerwear, UT t-shirts, and cotton cashmere.

The display will be up in the store through March 20th, after which it will travel to the UNIQLO flagship store at 311 Oxford Street in London, and then to UNIQLO’s Paris location in the La Defense shopping center.

More images of the Uniqlo Spring 2009 Glass Box installation follow after the jump.

End of last week we first reported about the upcoming Uniqlo Spring 2009 Designer Collaboration Project. For men the Opening Ceremony collection is among the first to enter Uniqlo stores in March. Here we give you a look at the outfits that Opening Ceremony created in this collaborative project. Opening Ceremony’s collection features functional separates such as a wrinkle free check shirt, linen cotton trousers, a full zip cardigan, and a shawl collar anorak in traditional colors ranging from black to navy to orange. Getting some nice Opening Ceremony looks for a good price cannot be wrong.

Have a more detailed look at the Uniqlo x Opening Ceremony offering after the jump.