Uniqlo U 10th Anniversary Collection 2026: The Lemaire Duo's Final Bow

Uniqlo U's 10th Anniversary Collection Is Historic for a Different ReasonIt's the final bow from Lemaire's design team—and almost everything's under $100.Uniqlo10 years is a long time for anyone to do anything, but it’s an especially long time for any brand to have put out consistently good clothing. Shifting trends and category saturation can make each passing year feel unstable, especially in the world of menswear. Yet throughout all the turbulence of fashion and its endless cycles, Uniqlo U has turned 10 this fall, and remains a respected destination for affordable elegance. Unfortunately, because all good things must come to an end, this season is also its iconic designers' final one at the helm.For those needing a little refresher on the venerated sub-label, Uniqlo U has always been designed by two of the most lauded designers on the planet: Christophe Lemaire and Sarah-Linh Tran, who also oversee Lemaire’s eponymous brand, revolutionizing pants as we knew them in the process. And while typically it's difficult for high-end guest designers to replicate the nuances and quality of the capital-F fashion brands they descend from, these two pulled levers and twisted dials in all the right ways to make Uniqlo U sing.They're going out with a well-edited, all-killer-no-filler 24-piece bang, however, because this last collection is full of loose trousers, louche shirting, refined knitwear, and some of the sickest sub-$150 outerwear you can find. In fact, only one piece in the collection tops $100. Did somebody say inflation-proof?Scroll on down to see what we’re especially into this time around, then head on over to Uniqlo for all the rest.Uniqlo UBrushed Full-Zip BlousonFor $60, you can stop worrying about a fall jacket and start worrying about the health of your RB1's knees, as intended.A workhorse-in-waiting if there ever was one.Size this one down if you're looking for a more precise fit. But don't be afraid to run it loose and flowy: the cut crushes open over a t-shirt or tucked in with some slacks.The U classic is back with the exact number of bells and whistles you'd want in a year-round, layer-amenable outer-layer.Uniqlo U3D Knit Mock Neck SweaterFor those who find the actuality of a turtleneck to be a bit restrictive but like the concept, meet the mockneck.This M-65 riff is absolutely begging for a few rakish layers underneath it come October.Add a little swish swish to that autumnal crunch crunch.Uniqlo UDouble Face SweaterAs casual or as dressed-up as you need it to be, crazy comfortable regardless of the context.Wear these like sweats, wear them like chinos, wear them on the trail, there really are no wrong answers to this quiz.Uniqlo UBarrel Chino PantsThese are 100% cotton and tailored with the same kind of skill and consideration that you'd find on a pair (literally) five times the price, making 'em early contenders for affordable pants of the season.Uniqlo UJersey Tailored JacketIt's basically impossible to find a better blazer for under $100.Uniqlo UBrushed Jersey Wide PantsThey don't make an office-ready pant any more comfortable than these, but you can also suit them up for under $150 with a couple colors of the Jersey Tailored Jacket as well.Uniqlo UAIRism Cotton Striped T-ShirtIf you haven't allowed yourself the joy of a long-sleeve t-shirt in a while, this is the time. (If you have, this one is rotation-worthy, don't fret.)Trying to find a better jacket for under $90 is going to give you carpal tunnel.Uniqlo UCrew Neck T-ShirtEven after 10 seasons, this is still one of the better t-shirts you can find at any pricepoint.Reed Nelson is a freelance writer for GQ Recommends covering menswear and gear. Before writing full time, he spent years working retail at Unionmade Goods, Gant Rugger, J.Crew, and Nike—experience that sharpened his eye for what’s actually worth buying. He’s also worked as an in-house copywriter for brands big and ... Read More