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Fast Retailing’s GU Unveils First Collection by Francesco Risso
GU, a lower-priced counterpart to Uniqlo, is betting a former luxury fashion designer can help turn $18 jeans into global success.
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19 July 2026
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GU, the lower-priced brand under Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co., is betting a former luxury fashion designer can help turn $18 jeans into global success
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