Uniqlo has opened a new Singapore Store at Ion Orchard. The store is across two levels and is approx 1,000m2.

To celebrate the opening of the new store, Uniqlo previewed their Fall/Winter 2009 range two weeks ahead of Japan. This included their new Merino Wool collection, Neo Leather, a collection of luxury synthetic leather jackets and 3D Denim.  The new store opening also saw Uniqlo’s popular HeatTech range’s introduction to Singapore.

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