The UNIQLO UT Mickey Mouse Collection has been unveiled by the fashion brand as a new collaboration with New York-based artist Yoon Hyup to offer fashion-forward consumers with a subtle way to show off their cartoon prowess. The collection includes an array of different styles that are all emblazoned with line and dot-based graphics of classic Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto. This conveys a high-concept fashion aesthetic that makes the styles suitable for consumers of all ages, which will come as welcome news to older fans of the cartoon characters.
The UNIQLO UT Mickey Mouse Collection will launch at UNIQLO locations in the US starting on August 26, and includes styles for men, women and kids alike.
Subtly Simplistic Cartoon Fashions
The UNIQLO UT Mickey Mouse Collection Includes Many Styles
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