UNIQLO’s limited edition Marimekko collection
UNIQLO, the Japanese global apparel retailer, will launch its second limited edition collection with the Finnish design house Marimekko on Nov. 29. The first collection, designed jointly by the two companies, was a sensation when introduced in spring last year. The 2019 Fall/Winter collection celebrates Finnish winter traditions and augments women’s offerings for the first time with items for girls and babies. “We are very excited to introduce our second limited edition collection designed in collaboration with Marimekko, following the success of our 2018 Spring/Summer collection,” said Yuki Katsuta, Head of Research & Development of UNIQLO. “I am also pleased to see Marimekko prints and colors on such UNIQLO LifeWear as cashmere, Ultra Light Down and HEATTECH for the very first time. What a beautiful way to stay warm in the coming winter months, while celebrating a touch of Finnish tradition.” The latest collaboration collection includes several new women’s items designed specially to showcase some of Marimekko’s most recognizable prints such as Kivet (stones), designed by Maija Isola in 1956, Tasaraita (even stripe), designed by Annika Rimala in 1968, and Siirtolapuutarha (city garden), designed by Maija Louekari in 2009. The bold and colorful Marimekko prints will be featured on the first Ultra Light Down Cocoon Coat, Wool Cashmere Hoodie, shirt dresses, and jumpsuits. Also new are items for girls and babies for perfect pair coordination. The collection includes great accessories, among them leggings for babies, knitted accessories, and HEATTECH socks.
instax releases Mini 9 Craft Kit for holidays
FOR the creative types on one’s Christmas list, there is the new instax Mini 9 Craft Kit. For P4,499, the package includes a Mini 9 camera, a pack of film, plus craft items to decorate and to have fun with the final prints. Everything is contained inside a retro tin box that comes in five colors, each with a different design/message. With the instax Mini 9, the user can take selfies by checking the framing next to the lens. They can also photograph subjects up to 35 cm near with its close-up lens attachment. The has a brightness adjustment dial for easy calibration. It runs on two AA size alkaline batteries. The package includes wooden clips, two washi tapes, and a set of stickers created in partnership with Craft Easy, a local company that produces scrapbooking and art supplies. The camera is available in Flamingo Pink, Ice Blue, Lime Green, Cobalt Blue, Smoky White and limited edition colors, Clear Pink, Clear Yellow, and Clear Purple. The camera alone retails for P3,999 and is sold at Fujifilm authorized dealers nationwide and online at wonderphotoshop.ph.
MUJI comes out with Christmas gift bundles
MUJI Philippines has come out with this year’s selection of MUJI Christmas Gift Bundles with prices starting at P500. MUJI carefully selected each product and crafted a total of 23 Christmas Bundle sets. These include Stationery Gift Bundles, some of which include MUJI’s popular gel ink pens, as well as the new 2020 planners and calendars; Home Gift Bundles, some of which bundles include MUJI’s best-selling Aroma Diffuser; Travel Gift Bundles, one of which includes the Portable Aroma Diffuser, and another which consists of compact clear cases filled with PET Bottles that can be used to carry any travel essentials such as toiletries or skincare. The MUJI Christmas Bundles promo runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 27. In the Philippines, MUJI has branches at Greenbelt 3, C1 Bonifacio High Street Central, Power Plant Mall at Rockwell, SM Mall of Asia, and Shangri-La Plaza East Wing.
