Editors’ picks: A decade of Uniqlo U, through Garage’s lens

How we’re wearing Christopher Lemaire and Sarah Linh-Tran’s final Uniqlo U collection for fall-winter 2026

Uniqlo U turns 10 in 2026 with a collection that looks ahead while celebrating everything the line has made possible. It also marks the final season from Christopher Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran, bringing their decade-long run to a close with clothes that feel as thoughtful, versatile and quietly optimistic as ever.

“Working with UNIQLO and building together the team and concept of Uniqlo U has been a truly exciting journey,” shared Christophe Lemaire. “I see this project as a true achievement, a dream come true; bringing the best qualitative and stylish apparel for everyday life to a wide variety of people. I have always been admirative of Mr Yanai’s vision and his philosophy of ‘LifeWear,’ and Made For All. Which, to me, is not, or even is the opposite of fast fashion. So it was a true honor to be called by him to join his design family.”

If you’ve been a Uniqlo U fan, the collection drop feels like a moment worth celebrating. Rather than look back, though, we wanted to focus on what comes next: how these clothes work in real life, and how much possibility they offer.

Designed to do more

The fall-winter 2026 collection stays true to what Uniqlo U does best: making everyday clothes feel elevated without making them feel too precious to wear.

This season, the men’s collection leans into relaxed silhouettes, utility and everyday functionality, with pieces designed to layer easily and move with you. There’s also a playful side, with bright red adding a welcome pop of color to the otherwise versatile palette.

The women’s collection explores a similar balance of comfort and structure, pairing softer, fluid pieces with more defined outerwear silhouettes.

One sweater, four ways

Red can feel intimidating. It’s bold, attention-grabbing and easy to dismiss as “too much.” But styled right, it can be one of the most fun colors in your wardrobe. For this edit, we styled the red Double Face Crew Neck Sweater four ways with other Uniqlo U pieces to prove a point: no color is truly intimidating. Paired with the right pieces, red becomes a playful pop that adds personality without sacrificing comfort or function.

Minimalist and comfy

The relaxed red sweater gets paired with the loose dark brown Brushed Jersey Wide Pants, forlow-effort look. Brushed jersey keeps the pants soft and wrinkle-resistant, while the elastic waist and drawstring make the pants built for actual movement.

Casually warm

For colder trips, we’d let the sweater do the talking and keep the rest tonal. Layer it with a brown Brushed Full-Zip Blouson, for extra warmth and texture, then add brown Barrel Chino Pants, a relaxed, workwear-inspired finish. The dark brown Soft Coated Drawstring Bag, keeps the accessories practical without interrupting the look.

Warm, practical and still photogenic. Important when your holiday wardrobe is doing double duty.

Utilitarian, not stiff

A military-inspired black Utility Jacket gives the sweater a tougher edge without going full tactical. The adjustable waist and hem of the Black Easy Wide Pants let you change the silhouette, while the polyester-rayon blend keeps the silhouette drapey and polished.

Tailored yet versatile

The relaxed two-button Jersey Tailored Jacket instantly sharpens the sweater, proving that tailored doesn’t have to mean uncomfortable. Layer with the Drape Shirt underneath for contrast, then finish with women’s brown Wide Straight Jeans. The jersey construction and single-layer design keep the jacket light enough for everyday wear, while the roomy cut makes it easy to layer.

The fall-winter 2026 collection is now available with most of the pieces designed to be genderless, keeping with Uniqlo U’s approach to clothes that don’t need to stay in one lane.

Shop the collection here