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Japanese casualwear brand Uniqlo pins down opening date in Dallas

Uniqlo's front facade at Seattle's Pine Street location.

Uniqlo is coming to DFW.

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Japanese casual-clothing retailer Uniqlo has pined down the big date for its Dallas-Fort Worth debut.

Since making its U.S. debut in 2005, Uniqlo has become known for its simple, high-quality clothing, inspired by Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity.

The company will open five stores in Texas total, with three in DFW as follows:

October 18: Galleria Dallas
October 25: The Parks Mall in Arlington, Stonebriar Centre in Frisco

Uniqlo sells selection of men's, women's, and children's clothing that strike a balance between hip style and comfort, offered at affordable prices. It emphasizes thoughtful design and constant innovation. Dallas shoppers should be excited to add its pants, sweaters, dresses, jackets, and t-shirts to their wardrobes.

The company was founded in 1984 in Hiroshima, Japan. Founder Tadashi Yanai took over his father’s suiting store and transformed it into the unisex, casualwear line it is today. They now have more than 2,400 locations globally. Their first U.S. store opened in New Jersey.

To celebrate the grand openings, shoppers can expect a host of specials and events, exclusive promotions, giveaways, and customer experiences. Each store also plans to engage with the local community through partnerships with nonprofit organizations as part of its Re.Uniqlo circularity program, which emphasizes sustainability and giving back. In Houston, Uniqlo is partnering with Jonathan’s Place, a local nonprofit.

The Dallas openings join Uniqlo stores slated to open in Houston including Memorial City Mall on October 11, and First Colony Mall on October 18.

“Uniqlo is excited to open five new stores across Texas, an expansion that highlights our dedication to bringing our high-quality, innovative LifeWear and exceptional retail experience to customers all throughout the Lone Star State,” said Yoshihide Shindo, CEO of Uniqlo USA. “We can’t wait to connect with our new Texan neighbors and become a valuable part of their daily lives.”

The Texas openings are part of an ongoing brand expansion, spurred by the company's growth during the 2023 fiscal year. More than 20 new locations are planned for 2024; approximately half of those stores are already open.

Window of Uniqlo's Topenga Mall location in California, showing mannequins in puffer jackets and hats.

Courtesy of Uniqlo

The two Houston Uniqlo stores are part of a broader expansion for the brand.

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FALL FÊTE

Dallas luxury boutique and Texas designer team up on new fall fashion line

Photo courtesy of Saint Bernard

Saint Bernard is teaming up with Houston-based designer Lyndsey Zorich for Love Note.

Dallas-born luxury boutique Saint Bernard is getting ready for fall with a new collection created alongside Houston style veteran Lyndsey Zorich. The fashion-forward retailer and the founder/designer of Mason's Daughter have teamed up to launch Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich, a new Saint Bernard-owned brand, that will roll out this fall.

Love Note officially launched on Thursday, September 10 at Saint Bernard stores in Dallas, Southlake, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, as well as online. Shoppers can expect a feminine collection with a playful take on everyday dressing for women who want to look put together, but not too serious.

Customers will have to be patient, though, because the entire collection won’t debut at once. Instead, the brand will roll out in a series of monthly drops, each with its own seasonal point of view.

Saint Bernard x Lyndsey Zorich Love Note by Lyndsey Zorich is available at Saint Bernard stores across Texas.Photo courtesy of Saint Bernard

The Kick Off is the first drop in September. It's a game day-inspired collection with pieces designed for fall sports and weekend road trips.

In October, The Lean In will debut with more feminine silhouettes, followed by Getting Comfortable, which focuses on the perfect layering pieces for Texas’ warm fall weather.

A longtime Saint Bernard shopper herself, Zorich's unique style and Texas perspective gave her a greater understanding of what Texas customers want. She was involved in everything from the creative direction and textile development to fabrication and production of the brand. The partnership is even more special, as Saint Bernard typically doesn't collaborate with local designers on its branded releases.

“Getting dressed has always been one of my favorite forms of self-expression, and Love Note allowed me to take that idea from concept all the way through the finished product,” said Zorich. "Saint Bernard felt like the right partner, because I genuinely understand and love their customers. Love Note is meant to bring a little more playfulness to getting dressed, pieces that feel personal, special, and bring joy to everyday life.”

According to director of owned brands for Saint Bernard, Ashleigh Goyer, collaborating with Zorich gave Saint Bernard a fresh new way to provide customers with something both recognizable and unexpected.

"She shares her perspective, her lifestyle, and her love of fashion, and she has an incredible ability to make getting dressed feel effortless and personal," said Goyer.

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