UNQLO UT Appoints Kosuke Kawamura as New Creative Director
UNIQLO has announced Kosuke Kawamura as the new creative director for its UNIQLO UT line.
The label, which marks its 20th anniversary since its launch in 2003, will now be helmed by the artist to expand on the concept of "Wear Your World," as explained in a press release. The creative is known for his collages and graphic designs that have appeared in releases such as the 2019 Dragon Ball x UNIQLO UT collaboration. Apart from the Japanese apparel retailer, the creative has worked with Neighborhood, BEAMS and more.
"I am delighted to have been appointed Creative Director for UT. By offering T-shirts presenting culture from many different genres, I want to make the brand a gateway for people to encounter something they hadn’t known about before and provide an opportunity to expand people’s knowledge," the designer shared in a statement. "I also plan to reach out to young artists in Japan and around the world, and make UT a platform for the next generation of artists."
Stay tuned for upcoming UNIQLO UT releases by Kosuke Kawamura.
