
Uniqlo’s Star Athlete–Announced this morning in Paris, France before the start of the Roland-Garros French Open, Uniqlo chairman, president and CEO as well as the brand’s creative director Naoki Takizawa joined hands with the world’s number one men’s tennis player, Novak Djokovic to announce a five-year partnership. The partnership will entail charity work and collaboration on future product lines.

Suiteblanco–We do love any excuse to dig through the archives and what better than news from Spanish retailer Blanco. Closing one chapter and beginning another, Blanco is rebranding as Suiteblanco to better align with a new image. The name will carry on to stores with Shopping Centres Gran Plaza in Madrid and Serrallo Plaza in Granada already making the change. In other news for the retailer, Suiteblanco established their first French store last month at the Confluence Shopping Centre in Lyons.

Three’s Company–Slated to receive their due respect, London Fashion Week kicks off this June, immediately following fashion weeks in Milan and Paris with menswear taking center stage. Championing alumni talent, the London College of Fashion Presents Emerging Talent at London Collections: Men. Hitting the catwalk are Asger Juel Larsen, Matteo Molinari and Domingo Rodriguez, showcasing their spring/summer 2013 collections. In addition, accessories designer Oliver Ruuger will have an installation. The alumni show on Friday, June 15, 2012 at the Royal Society of Arts, will see i-D fashion editor Elgar Johnson at the helm of styling.

Eyes on Dsquared²–Dan and Dean Caten of Dsquared² celebrate the launch of their new eyewear collection with Marcolin in Barcelona, Spain. The latest style from Dsquared² is their unisex model DQ0093, which employs a variety of colors for a bold summer look.
The Night & Day Serial Designer–Acclaimed fashion icon Jean Paul Gaultier stars alongside a fierce beauty doll in a series of films in celebration of his new creative director title for Diet Coke. Following the ritzy films, the world remains eager to see what this promising partnership will shell out next.

Redistributed–Making its debut today, exclusively at UK retailer ASOS, Kidda! By Christopher Shannon is available with a survey of the designer’s archival prints. Showcasing his knack for sportswear with easy separates and a fresh take on previous prints, the Central Saint Martins graduate offers up an accessible new range.