UNIQLO to launch Clare Waight Keller-designed UNIQLO : C FW26 range in India

UNIQLO will introduce its 21-piece Fall/Winter 2026 UNIQLO : C collection online and at select stores from September 25. Designed by Clare Waight Keller, the range spans women’s and men’s apparel plus an accessory, with prices starting at Rs 2,990.

— Source publishedTue, 15 Sept, 2026, 18:00 IST·First seen Tue, 15 Sept, 2026, 18:06 IST·Source IMAGES Business of Fashion

What happened

Uniqlo · UNIQLO will launch its Fall/Winter 2026 UNIQLO : C collection, designed by Clare Waight Keller, online and at select stores from September 25. The

Key facts

  • 13 women's items
  • 7 men's items
  • 1 accessory
  • Women's outerwear starts at Rs 4,900
  • Women's skirts and pants from Rs 3,490
  • Women's dresses from Rs 4,990
  • Men's outerwear starts at Rs 5,990
  • Men's pants from Rs 3,490
  • Men's knits from Rs 2,990

Why this matters

UNIQLO’s continued use of a high-profile designer capsule in India underscores the strategic value of creative partnerships for differentiating mass-market assortments without departing from accessible pricing.

What to watch

  • First-week sell-through by category, size and price band, especially items above the entry Rs 2,990 price point.
  • Online traffic, app engagement and new-member sign-ups around the September 25 launch.
  • Store queueing, social sharing and creator coverage relative to prior UNIQLO India launches.
  • Attachment rates between UNIQLO : C products and core seasonal basics.
  • Markdown timing and inventory remaining four to eight weeks after launch.
  • Whether UNIQLO adds stores, expands assortment depth or increases India-specific designer-capsule marketing in subsequent seasons.
  • Prioritize inventory depth in likely hero categories such as knitwear, denim and outerwear while keeping long-tail fashion pieces tightly allocated.
  • Use early-access, app and member communications to convert launch demand into customer data and repeat visits.
  • Merchandise UNIQLO : C alongside core Heattech, knitwear and trousers to increase attachment rates rather than treating it solely as a standalone capsule.
  • Track city- and channel-level conversion to determine whether future designer collections can expand beyond select stores.
  • Prepare rapid replenishment or waitlist mechanics for best-selling sizes and colorways to preserve full-price sell-through.