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One of my all-time favorite stores in Japan is Uniqlo &mdash it's like the GAP, except the styles and cuts are a lot more contemporary and its cheaper. Now we're hearing that Tadashi Yanai, the guy who founded UNIQLO and the richest guy in Japan according to Forbes, might be buying the GAP.
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I thought the president of nintendo was the richest guy in Japan. Then again, that was a couple of years ago.
Posted by: Dragonfang18 | June 29, 2009 at 12:39 PM
There's something humorously "everything old is newa again"/bubble years about the idea of the GAP being bought by UNIQLO.
Posted by: Marshall | June 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM
I'd say to Gap. Go with the GLOW. Khaki's for ever.
Posted by: rrabano | June 29, 2009 at 12:48 PM
:'D
I never thought it could get better than Gap, but this would unlock so much potential.
Posted by: Joe | June 29, 2009 at 04:19 PM
I certainly hope Uniqlo buys GAP. GAP's fashion design has been uninspired and dull for ages. A design takeover from Uniqlo would do wonders for a brand that should have been retired a decade ago.
Uniqlo, Banana Republic, and Old Navy would look great together!
Posted by: Feisty Elle | July 02, 2009 at 12:48 PM