JW Anderson X Uniqlo Drops Today And Here’s What We’re Buying

By Joy Montgomery

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It’s fair to say that Uniqlo has got the designer collaboration down to a tee: from Marni to Jil Sander, the high street brand’s clean-lined DNA lends itself perfectly to design partnership. It is, however, Uniqlo’s JW Anderson collection that has drummed-up some of the greatest hype over the years, and we have no doubt that the spring/summer 2023 drop (which arrives today) will sell out just as quickly as the ones that came before it.

For anyone like myself who usually struggles with summer florals and bohemianism, this one’s for you. JW Anderson’s latest Uniqlo offering is a lesson in preppy styling, and draws heavily on heritage sportswear and varsity-inspired separates: think cricket-inspired knitwear, pleated tennis skirts, rugby shirt dresses, and reworked sports jackets.

“Ultimately, this season is reworking our idea of classic sportswear,” Anderson explains. “For instance, a traditional cricket jumper alongside technical sports leggings, or hand-drawn traditional British sporting team motifs on technical swim shorts and more traditional knitted polo shirts. With each collection, we expand the JW Anderson and Uniqlo wardrobe with pieces that can be mixed throughout the season. It’s wardrobe building.”

Team Vogue was lucky enough to be given a sneak preview of the collection, and we can confirm that it looks even better IRL. We were particularly drawn to the cute pleated minidresses and skirts, which will look suitably summery with loafers and a layered cardigan, but then take on an edgier finish with an oversized leather jacket and sneakers.

“As a JW Anderson superfan, I always hotly anticipate the brand’s upcoming Uniqlo drops,” says Vogue fashion features editor, Laura Hawkins. “Anderson is a master at bringing a subversive touch to collegiate tropes, and I’ll be packing his rugby top dresses and pleated tennis skirts for every summer weekend away. Top tip: look to the collection’s striped men’s shirting and pair with those super girlish skirts for an off-kilter dressing twist.”

The fit is true to size, however we recommend trying one size up for a more modern take on the collection’s preppy tailoring. And, as always, don’t forget to try pieces from both the men and women’s categories—this collection was designed to be mixed and matched. We have a feeling that this collection won’t stick around for long, so if you see something you love, don’t delay.

Ready? Scroll down to see and shop the JW Anderson x Uniqlo pieces that we’re “adding to our basket”.

JW Anderson x Uniqlo cricket long-sleeve cardigan

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo pleated striped mini skirt

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo sleeveless shirt dress

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo ribbed blouson

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo striped polo short-sleeve dress

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo linen-blend jacket

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo relaxed painter pants

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo oversized striped long-sleeve shirt

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo short-sleeve polo sweater

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo striped sleeveless shirt dress

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo linen-blend belted sleeveless lapel dress

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JW Anderson x Uniqlo relax striped short-sleeve shirt

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