If you’ve been on any social media platforms today, you would know that UNIQLO is opening its first South-east Asian global flagship store tomorrow (Friday, Sept 2) at Orchard Central. This flagship outlet will be the 25th UNIQLO store in Singapore. It joins the ranks of flagship stores worldwide, like the 6 story outlet in China!
Here are a few reasons why you should be waiting in line when it opens its doors tomorrow!
1. It’s HUGE
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If you have yet to catch the sneak peak video of the new outlet, it spans nearly 29,000 square feet over 3 floors!For comparison, the new Sephora at ION spans only 10,000 square feet.
The new Orchard Central outlet still boasts its signature light wood, simple layout and standing mannequins. Something to look forward to? It also holds the largest collection of UNIQLO dresses!
2. Get Featured
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In anticipation of its opening, UNIQLO has rolled out a new campaign, #yourstagelivenow. Featuring local talents, you too can be featured on their large screens if you upload a picture of yourself expressing creativity on Instagram or Facebook.
Fun Fact: The new flagship store has 286 digital screens throughout the 3 floors, the most in the company’s history!
3. Learn Something New
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UNIQLO is also collaborating with Singaporean talents, bringing you workshops on; poetry writing, calligraphy and floral arrangements. Sign up for UNIQLO’s e-newsletter for more details!
4. Exclusive Shopping Bags And Uniqlo T-Shirts
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UNIQLO is all about collaborating with regional and local talents, for the new flagship store.Teaming up with local artists in creating exclusive t-shirt designs (showcased in a dedicated UNIQLO T-shirt corner on Level 1).
Something to convince you to stand in line for the opening? UNIQLO in collaboration with 4 local illustrators have come up with 4 different shopping bag designs. You can’t get this just by popping by the store, they’re given out exclusively with a purchase and they’re only available while stocks last.
5. A Little Taste Of The Neighbourhood
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In line with the store’s concept of working with local talents, UNIQLO has set up a corner featuring businesses from its neighbourhood, Orchard. Look out for 24 homegrown local businesses being showcased here!
If these weren’t enough to convince you to head on over to Orchard Central tomorrow, UNIQLO is also giving out free welcome bags and you’ll get the chance to win a 3D2N stay at The Business Room, Lloyd’s Inn. So what are you waiting for?!
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