Anderson, who was born in Northern Ireland and now lives in London, famously ensures that all J.W. Anderson’s clothes are made and sourced in Britain. Yuki Katsuta, head of research and design at Uniqlo and senior vice president of Fast Retailing, says that this focus on British tradition was part of what attracted them to the designer.

“Much of the clothing we wear today has a long history, and many styles originated from uniforms or work wear,” Katsuta says.

“The British Isles constitute a treasure house of such apparel, with duffle coats and fisherman’s sweaters being just two examples. In partnering with J.W. Anderson, one of Britain’s most innovative and creative brands, we will tap into traditions while pursuing progress in design and fabrics, to craft styles that are enduringly appealing.”

No word yet on when the J.W. Anderson x Uniqlo collection is likely to drop – but given that the designer’s 2012 collaboration with Topshop was a total sell-out, success seems guaranteed. See you in the queue…

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J.W. Anderson is teaming up with Uniqlo for an affordable high street collection