UNIQLO is teaming up with Italian designer Francesco Risso for a new collaboration, UNIQLO F.RISSO, launching on Friday, June 19, 2026. The theme is “Made for Dreaming,” and the summer capsule — for both men and women — is full of hand-drawn prints, sun-faded colors, and relaxed, easy-to-wear summer shapes.
Here’s the headline for fashion fans: Risso was the creative director of the Italian label Marni from 2016 to 2025, and he’s the designer behind the hugely popular UNIQLO and Marni collection back in 2022. Now he’s back at UNIQLO after about four years — and this time, you can pick up a designer collaboration tee from just ¥1,990. If your trip to Japan lines up with the launch, it’s well worth a look. Below is what’s in the collection, plus everything a traveler needs to know about buying it: prices, stores, tax-free shopping, and how to avoid missing out.
What is UNIQLO F.RISSO? A summer capsule by an ex-Marni designer
Francesco Risso is an Italian-born designer. He spent around a decade at Prada before serving as creative director of Marni from 2016 to 2025, where his work often drew on music, art, and culture. Today he is also the creative director of GU, UNIQLO’s sister brand.
Under the “Made for Dreaming” theme, the collection pairs structured-but-soft silhouettes with original hand-drawn prints and sun-washed, faded-looking colors, all cut in fluid shapes that move easily with you. According to Risso, the idea was clothing that’s easy to reach for yet still carries a big sense of imagination — practical pieces with a playful, expressive streak.
What’s in the collection — and what it costs (men’s & women’s)
The men’s side covers a full summer wardrobe — shirts, tees, a polo, shorts, and accessories. The standout is the broadcloth shirt in premium 100% cotton, offered in everything from stripes to hand-drawn prints. Key prices (tax included):
Broadcloth shirt ¥3,990
Oxford oversized shirt ¥3,990
Supima cotton oversized T-shirt ¥2,990
Dry Pique slim-fit striped polo ¥2,990
Wide shorts ¥3,990
Pleated Shorts ¥3,990
Cap ¥1,990
Socks ¥390
The women’s lineup focuses on easy statement pieces — dresses, skirts, and blouses — with a silk print scarf as a standout accent.
Bow tie dress ¥4,990
Relaxed dress ¥4,990
Bow tie sleeveless blouse ¥2,990
Striped mini polo shirt ¥2,990
Boat-neck tee ¥1,990
Balloon gathered midi skirt ¥4,990
Flared long skirt ¥3,990
Silk scarf ¥2,990
Prices run roughly ¥390–¥4,990. The tees fall between ¥1,990 and ¥2,990 — some are ¥1,990, the same as a regular UNIQLO UT graphic tee — while the shirts and dresses are mostly ¥3,990–¥4,990. For a collaboration with a globally known designer, that’s remarkably accessible.
Where and when can travelers buy it?
UNIQLO F.RISSO will be sold on the UNIQLO Japan online store and at UNIQLO stores nationwide (a few branches are excluded). Online sales are scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m. on Friday, June 19. Note that the full lineup is only available online or at designated “full-lineup” stores. In Tokyo, big flagships like UNIQLO Ginza and UNIQLO TOKYO carry a wide selection and are easy to slot in between sightseeing stops. To be sure you can see every piece, check UNIQLO’s official “full-lineup store” list before you head over.
Sizes and colors vary by item, so if there’s a specific size or color you want, it’s worth checking store stock on the official site first. UNIQLO uses Japanese sizing, so if you’re used to US or European sizing, it helps to check the size chart or try items on. If you prefer a looser fit, going up one size may be a good option.
How to shop tax-free
Most UNIQLO stores offer tax-free shopping for foreign visitors, though a few branches are excluded — and purchases from the UNIQLO online store aren’t eligible. Show your passport, and once you spend ¥5,500 or more including tax (¥5,000 before tax) at one store on one day, you qualify. Because F.RISSO pieces cost a bit more each, even a couple of items clears the line — for example, a ¥3,990 shirt plus a ¥2,990 tee comes to ¥6,980.
One heads-up: from November 1, 2026, Japan switches to a “refund” system, where you pay the tax up front and get the consumption-tax portion back after customs confirms the items are being taken out of Japan when you depart. As of June you still get the discount right at the register, but for the full picture, see our guide to Japan’s tax-free system.
How to avoid missing out
Risso’s earlier UNIQLO and Marni collection drew major attention, and some popular items and sizes sold out quickly. The most-wanted designs and sizes in this collection could move fast too. If you have your heart set on something, go on the morning of June 19 or keep an eye on the online store for stock.
UNIQLO F.RISSO is a global release, not Japan-only, so if you miss it here you may be able to find it back home — though stock, the lineup, and the launch timing all vary by country.
Also dropping June 19 — plus what else to see this month
On the very same day, UNIQLO’s UT line releases an outdoor-themed mofusand collection featuring the popular mofusand cats, priced at ¥1,990 each — fun to check out alongside these designer pieces. See our UNIQLO mofusand UT article.
If you’d like to fold some seasonal sightseeing into your shopping trip, our Kamakura hydrangea guide and summer heat survival guide are good places to start — and for smarter spending, so is our tax-free shopping guide.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.
