Uniqlo UT Music Icons Range: Should Fashion Stores Sell Band T-Shirts?

As Uniqlo's UT project launches its new 'Music Icons' range of t-shirts, it once again brings up the question Urban Outfitters, ASOS and countless others have provoked in recent years: should fashion retailers sell band t-shirts?

Uniqlo UU Collection - My Highlights From the New Uniqlo Undercover Collection

So the first wave of Uniqlo's Undercover Collection dropped today and it's pretty sweet. These are my standout pieces - the outerwear is a particular highlight, especially bearing in mind the rise of the puffa jacket and gilet for winter. I love Uniqlo - it's affordable, well cut and often looks more expensive than it is - what's not to love?! 

The quirky long line hoody is a great weekend basic and the chunky 'Heavy Gauge Knit' jumper dress (£49.90) looks so super cosy. This UU Utility Coat (£129.90) is a great take on the lightweight parka with its faux fur collar and thermal lining but the v-neck polar fleece 'Bulky Fleece Long Sleeved Jacket' (£39.90), colour blocked puffa 'UU Premium Down Jackets' (£69.90) and the gilet style premium down vest jackets that look like they come from APC or Supreme but for a fraction of the price (but which don't come out until the second drop) are my must haves. 

Check out the whole collection by clicking here. 

CATWALK CHEAT: CHANNEL CHANEL COUTURE IN UNIQLO'S BOWLER HATS

The key accessory from Chanel's stunning Autumn 2011 Couture show was undoubtedly the Bowler hat.

Karl Lagerfeld's mainly monochrome couture collection took inspiration from the brand's founder and former hat maker, Coco Chanel, with every look being sent out with a corresponding bowler. 

Worn on the back of the head, these iconic hats leant a rebellious, tomboy touch.

This trend has been around for a few years now, championed by celebrities including Mischa Barton and Daisy Lowe, and featured on the catwalks of Hermes (2010) and Sonia Rykiel (2008) amongst others, as well as being featured in Chanel's Coco Mademoiselle perfume ads, and looks set to hit the High Street in a big way this winter.

Check out these great Bowler hats in black, charcoal grey or brown wool from Uniqlo (below) for a very reasonable £19.90, available in store or online now.

All catwalk images courtesy of Chanel