Fashion

New! UNIQLO Launches Ines de La Fressange 2015 Spring, Summer Collection

By Mary Hall | January 16, 2015

Ines de la Fressange announces new range for UNIQLO for Spring 2015

There’s a new Ines de La Fressange for UNIQLO collection coming to UNIQLO stores around the world on Jan 16,2015. Design Director Naoki Takizawa worked with Ines to merge her passion for the UNIQLO LifeWear concept with her style – inspired by refined feminine beauty and authentic quality. This is the third collaborative collection with Ines, comprising a total of 95 items in a wider range of fabrics (availability will vary by store). I’ll be at UNIQLO New York on Jan 16, 2015 to see the new collection , and I can’t wait! Ms. de La Fressange has been a fashion icon since she was Chanel’s top model and Karl Lagerfield’s inspiration. Here are the details on her upcoming collection.

The collection debuts in two stages. The first, for the Spring, launches Friday, January 16, at all US stores. New to the line is the natural caramel color common to southern France, dresses in vintage floral prints, and indigo shirts. The sophisticated styling includes new coordination approaches for classic sportswear, and updates to the garment-dyed nylon jacket and coats that proved so popular last year.

The second stage, for the Summer, will be available at all UNIQLO US stores from late February, featuring items that reflect the mystique of Morocco’s Marrakech and capture the spirit of a vacation by the Mediterranean Sea. The range newly includes vanilla and limestone gray hues, for vivid natural contrasts in the dazzling sunshine.

Separates from the Spring Ines de la Fressange UNIQLO collection in the Soho store in New York.

Spring highlights: Effortless fashion from Ines, enhancing beauty and comfort

The Ines de La Fressange collection is designed to enhance feminine beauty, while effortlessly comfortable. Reprising the popular Soutien Collar Coat, final garment dyeing enhances softness and texture. The Floral Print Dress incorporates an elastic waistband, without a gathered front, to emphasize the silhouette. Shade contrasts in the pattern underscore the vintage appearance.

Ines de la Fressange said, “Fashion has to be fun. I learned from the world of high fashion that you can express elegance without owning many items. This collection is very easy to wear, match, and is layered to fit all women around the world. Fashion is one of life’s joys. Let’s enjoy it together! This is a really exciting collection. It’s easy to wear and offers everyday fun in fashion. These are the kinds of clothes I’ve longed for myself, and I couldn’t wait to wear them!”

Design Director Naoki Takizawa said, “In our work together, Ines and I always start by asking what kinds of clothing we should recommend to customers this season. We feel like chefs eagerly preparing the best in seasonal fare for their diners. We materialized our shared vision in a collection that we can recommend with confidence.”

“We wanted to create clothing that embraces fabric textures, colors and details, and Parisian wit. At the same time, we wanted to subtly bring out the personality of the person wearing the clothes, rather than overwhelm them. We also wanted to brighten a woman’s days, with clothing that naturally interacts with them.”
2015 Spring Ines de La Fressange Collection by piece