The Biggest Trends Spotted in UNIQLO’s Fall/Winter ‘26 Collection

From cosy textures to unexpected colours, there are many style lessons to learn from UNIQLO’s latest collection.

Words: Zue Wei Leong
Published: 9 September 2026
Reading time: 1 min

UNIQLO’s LifeWear essentials take us from season to season. Reliable, practical, and stylish, the Japanese’s worldwide success comes from the way its offerings constantly evolve and improve to suit the needs of the modern man and woman. For Fall/Winter ‘26, UNIQLO continues its philosophy of bringing together form and functionality. Harper’s BAZAAR Malaysia scoped out some of the biggest trends at the preview of its latest collection in Kuala Lumpur.

Discover the biggest trends from UNIQLO’s Fall/Winter ‘26 collection.

01.1

Offering luxurious cashmere to Merino, UNIQLO redefines knitwear, adapting it for a warmer, Southeast Asian climate. A lightweight, airy knitted layer is now the norm among stylish Malaysian figures, such as content creator Ju Wei Teoh and actress Tracie Sinidol. On the former, a knitted dress offers an effortlessly elegant silhouette, which can be worn on its own or layered with a turtleneck and coat for warmth.

01.2

The latter showcases the expressive shades available in UNIQLO’s knitwear range; Sinidol’s bright red knitted layer is paired with an equally bright W’ Smooth Cotton Full-Zip Cardigan, which can be worn in a straightforward way or draped across the shoulders for a preppy finish.

01.3

02.1

Malaysian actress Erysha Emrya defies conventional ideas of modest dressing by adding some edge to her elegant ensemble. She styles UNIQLO’s new Malaysia- and Indonesia-exclusive hijab collection, which features its best-selling AIRism UV Protection, Satin and Georgette, by pairing it with the trendy Jersey Barrel Pants and W’ Coated Jacket.

A bold, contemporary interpretation of modest fashion, UNIQLO continues to lend itself perfectly to self-expression.

03.1

Towards the end of the year, many opt to dress in black, white, and neutral tones–only letting up towards the holiday season with glitter and sparkle. But style trailblazers like Iman Amin–known by her online community as Imanopie–are rethinking this tradition, leaning into the colours that best represent her personality and outlook on life. She wears layers upon layers of colour, unafraid to mix and match UNIQLO’s extensive range of innerwear and outerwear.

04.1

Practicality is in, even in the big city. UNIQLO is synonymous with functionality and versatility; its technical outerwear has been part of many an outdoorsman’s wardrobe. BAZAAR has noticed, however, that these functional pieces are making their way into the everyday man’s daily outfit. In particular, the Utility Cotton Blend Parka or the PUFFTECH Parkas–lightweight and waterproof, with various pocket compartments–seamlessly integrate into the style rotation.

Malaysian style influencer Brian See is one of the biggest advocates of bringing comfort and effortless functionality into everyday style.

05.1

The humble fleece is a must-have UNIQLO fashion item this season, offering a textile layer of warmth and comfort as well as a silhouette allowing for natural movement. Malaysian model Athina Kamarudin showcases how the ultra-soft Fluffy Yarn Fleece Full-Zip Jacket is an effortless layer as she goes about her daily routine, running errands and seeing friends and family.

05.2

Discover Uniqlo Fall/Winter ‘26 in-stores and online.

End of list

More Fashion