Uniqlo and Zara Infuse Luxury with New Creative Directors

Clare Waight Keller joins Uniqlo while Stefano Pilati designs a co-ed capsule for Zara, marking a shift towards high-end fashion in accessible brands.

Clare Waight Keller, former Givenchy and Chloé designer, is now Uniqlo's creative director.
Keller will oversee Uniqlo's mainline and Uniqlo: C collections, focusing on new silhouettes and styles.
Stefano Pilati, ex-Yves Saint Laurent head designer, creates a co-ed capsule collection for Zara.
Pilati's collection for Zara includes 80 styles for men and women, debuting in October.
Both designers aim to bring their luxury expertise to more affordable fashion segments.