By Kiran Baines

UNIQLO is a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer. It is the fourth most successful retailer in the world, yet, not many of us have heard of the brand. Hopefully, this article will help raise awareness of this great Japanese retail store, as it is what you should be wearing this year.

The UNIQLO brand has got its hands in many different areas, as well as providing fashion for comfort and style; they are also helping to  support the tragic natural disasters of the Japanese Earthquakes.

They have a range of 10 different UT t-shirts which have been designed by world famous celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman, Orlando Bloom and Lady Gaga. The “SAVE JAPAN!” project was established immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake to support the affected parts of the country by providing information on area-specific relief efforts.

UNIQLO will donate a profit of approximately 100 million yen (Approximately £750,000) to the Japanese Red Cross Society through the sale of these T-shirts at its global stores, to back recovery efforts in north eastern Japan.

Items for film fans

Are you a fan of Harry Potter? I know that we are all excited to watch the final Harry Potter film; it’s almost like the end of an era, as Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldermort’s immortality and destruction – the Horcruxes. Harry Potter is drawing ever closer to the task for which he has been preparing since the day he first stepped into Hogwarts: the ultimate battle with Voldemort. What better way to watch the send off by wearing a geek sheik UT HP7 tee! There are many different designs to choose from, so you are spoiled for choice.

UT is also providing for the Transformers fans, with its range of t-shirts for TRANSFORMERS Dark of the Moon. It is the third installment of the record-breaking film franchise launched in 2007. Faced with the threat of a massive invasion, Sam and the Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, again join forces to save Earth from the rising Decepticon forces. The battle will span across the universe as the Autobots face their greatest challenge yet. In the shadows of the moon, the Decepticons have armed themselves for a final assault on Earth. Optimus and Sam must look deep inside themselves and each other to put down their sworn enemy and save mankind.

UNIQLO not only have great fashion, but are modern and trendy, so why not join their increasing fan base and invest in a tee. Visit their website: www.uniqlo.co.uk for fashion as great prices… I know I will!