UNIQLO announced they will soon open a new store in Westfield Garden State Plaza, one of the top shopping malls in the U.S. The UNIQLO store in Westfield Garden State Plaza will be the fifth retail location for the company and the brand’s only shopping mall location in the U.S. market. 

Fast Retailing Chairman, President & CEO Tadashi Yanai comments, “Opening in the largest shopping mall in New Jersey is an exciting cornerstone in our continued U.S. expansion. We look forward to partnering with the community to bring the modern UNIQLO aesthetic with high quality, affordable clothing to northern New Jersey. I hope to continue to bring the UNIQLO ‘Made For All’ philosophy and style to more locations throughout the U.S. in the near future.”

The UNIQLO in Westfield Garden State Plaza will be the brand’s second foray into New Jersey, the first being back in 2005, when the brand was still unknown in the U.S. UNIQLO U.S. CEO Shin Odake comments, “Following the immense success of the first New York location, we revised our strategy for the U.S. market and decided to close the three small New Jersey locations to launch large scale flagship stores in targeted areas of Manhattan. The three popular UNIQLO Manhattan locations have built a dedicated fan base in the New York tri-state area making it the perfect time to re-launch the brand’s innovative modern style in shopping malls across the U.S.”

Opening in fall 2012, the 43,000 square foot anchor store will have its own dedicated outside entrance to mall goers and will serve as the prototype for future shopping mall stores.

Last week, Stella Artois hosted a stellar bash in celebration of their official sponsorship of the 65th Cannes Film Festival. Stella Artois transformed the Tribeca Cinemas into a booming casino nightclub, amply titled ‘Cannes Cinema Club’ where guests experienced an evening of stylish reverie.

The evening featured a classic “Ocean’s Eleven” theme, which included a live showing of the original film, live music, a wrap party and some familiar faces…

The Cannes Cinema Club interactive experience included:

· RFID Bracelet: This bracelet connected us to social media networks to share experiences with our friends and to win special prizes;

· Photo Experience: We don 1960s attire and pose for a professional Cannes Cinema Club headshot which we uploaded to Facebook using out RFID bracelet; and

· Safe Rides Home: Uber, an on-demand car service, provided each guests the experience of a private driver to ensure all attendees arrive home safely.

Overall, it was a fun Saturday afternoon and a chance to experience the 60s amongst friends. Find our more about Cannes Cinema Club at www.stellaartoiscinemaclub.com

Visit TheFameFestival.org for more information.

One of our favorite brands just released a slew of new styles this season. Menswear brand UNTUCKit is launching henleys, polos and t-shirts to add to their arsenal of perfect fitting button downs specifically designed to be worn untucked.  Utilizing the brand’s unique height vs. weight sizing chart, UNTUCKit eliminates those too baggy, too long shirts from the modern man’s wardrobe. Because length matters when it comes to wearing your shirt untucked, UNTUCKit conducted market research to derive the most desired length of shirts to fall—an inch to an inch and a half below the belt.  Finally, shirts that will consistently fit at the right length!

All UNTUCKit shirts are 100% cotton ranging from casual wovens to super premium 180-thread-count.  The brand’s superior attention to detail includes double stitching along the collar and shirt placket; each UNTUCKit design also features a color coordinated signature grosgrain sail tag strategically embroidered on the side or center placket of the shirt.

The UNTUCKit collection retails for $32 (t-shirts), $55 (henleys and polos) and $79-139 (button downs) exclusively on the brand’s e-commerce website, www.UNTUCKit.com with free shipping and returns. Celebrity fans include Chase Crawford, Kevin Connolly, Mark Salling, Ryan Seacrest, Cash Warren and many more!

The 21,000 square foot, two floor H&M store will be located at the Shops at Columbus Circle, which is commonly known as the gateway to the Upper West Side, is at the forefront of international culture, fashion, music and arts. This will be the first store in Manhattan to feature an exclusive men’s shop with its own separate entrance. “This H&M location will be a great addition to our already impressive roster of stores, as well to the phenomenal retail mix at this location,” says Daniel Kulle, U.S. President for H&M. “H&M believes strongly in the New York City market, and with our first store on the Upper West Side, we are excited to offer local Manhattan shoppers even more access to the brand’s fashion-forward, quality collections.” H&M at the Shops at Columbus Circle will feature collections for ladies and men including lingerie, underwear and accessories. This location will also carry H&M’s fantastic children’s collection, featuring quality clothing for new-born up to kids age 8.

The U.S. has been one of H&M’s most important markets since opening its first store on New York’s Fifth Avenue twelve years ago. Now offering U.S. consumers access to quality fashions at the best prices through 238 locations across the country, H&M is delighted to continue its expansion in its first U.S. city. Globally, H&M has more than 2,500 stores in 44 markets around the world.

Time Warner Center, a 2.8 million square-foot complex, is uniquely comprised of two towers, which have become part of the legendary New York City skyline since opening in 2003. The Center’s towers are the home of New York institutions such as Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Per Se, the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

Exciting!

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