The world of Murakami comes to UT through illustrations from his novels and radio program

Haruki Murakami has a huge collection of T-shirts stacked in cardboard boxes and has written about his favorite T-shirts and the stories behind them. This collaboration takes inspiration from the memorable phrases and striking cover designs of six of his novels that have been particularly praised in Japan and around the world (Pinball 1973, Norwegian Wood, Dance Dance Dance, Sputnik Sweetheart, Kafka on the Shore, and 1Q84) and incorporates the designs into T-shirts. The lineup also includes designs with illustrations of the cat featured on Murakami Radio, the music program that Murakami himself produces and hosts, and other items reflecting his unique sensibility. 

Haruki Murakami

Born in Kyoto, Japan, in 1949, Murakami graduated from the First Department of Literature, Waseda University. His debut novel Hear the Wind Sing was published in 1979, and his novel Norwegian Wood (1987) became a best seller. Other notable works include Kafka on the Shore and 1Q84.

Men's T-shirts: Php 790

Murakami Radio

Murakami Radio is a popular radio program hosted by Murakami featuring music that he selects himself. It is broadcast on TOKYO FM and other stations in the JFN38 network, Japan.

Collaboration overview

Launch date:  Monday, March 22, 2021

Availability:   All UNIQLO stores in the Philippines and the uniqlo.com/ph online store

Sizes:     XS – XL available in All Stores; 2XL – 3XL available in online store only

UT feature Page: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/spl/ut-collection

PAUL & JOE

“This collaboration with UNIQLO came about because their commitment to offering everyday clothing matches my desire to create apparel that finds favor with everyone. I also sympathized with the company's approach to manufacturing, which pursues quality” commented Paul & Joe founder, Sophie Mechaly. “For this collection, I want people to coordinate items as they like, whether that’s by mixing plain and patterned pieces or matching patterns. I want to share the joys of spring.”

The lineup features items in soft pastels with such motifs as chrysanthemums, characteristic of the Paul & Joe brand, and Lily of the Valley, a flower believed to bring happiness. It also presents bold designs of the brand’s iconic cats. Supplementing the UTs are such wardrobe essentials as dresses, blouses, scarves, and pochettes. There are also items for kids and babies for matching with mothers’ outfits. 

T-Shirt - Php 790

Blouse - Php 1,490

Skirt - Php 1,490

Dress - Php 2,490

Scarf - Php 590

Pochette - Php 790

Collaboration overview: Launch date:  Monday, March 29

Availability:   Select UNIQLO stores and uniqlo.com/ph

Special site:  https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/spl/ut-collection/paul-&-joe