Fed FO 2019 Outfit is out!
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jwjh
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But he doesn't want to "read". He wants to complain. That is the whole point.
Meanwhile, predictably, the Nike fanboys cry on the top of their lungs "OMG, bad" when the colours are very well selected and very wearable (again) with subtle recognisable design elements and this time without the "lab coat" collar, which was IMO, not a good decision.The price, however, is a departure from the Uniqlo policy, but , considering what their competition wants for their top stuff, who can blame them?
Price is SGD60 (USD45). The same as the previous RF outfits for AO, Shanghai and same price for Novak and Kei's stuff in the past.
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Subway Tennis
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You are being very generous with that score haha.
Agree. And the area he says is listed on the Uniqlo site is not there. It has started to sound less like he wants the gear and more like he is trying to smear Uniqlo's online and physical stores (imo). I have seen @NuBas try to explain the situation to him at least 4 or 5 times.
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ARaj
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I think that was in Singapore so prices in SG$, which is the same as the previous outfits prices in Singapore
junior74
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Nishikori's stuff is way better.
Federer will look like a 67 year old in these blend colours
err, I won't bet on that. Wait for Nishikori's RG 2019 outfit first.Nishikori's stuff is way better.
Federer will look like a 67 year old in these blend colours
UK Uniqlo website still stuck on AO2019 outfits. Looks like we will not get Master 1000 outfits at all.
Subway Tennis
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First, I am also not a fan of the design. That said, according to the pictures posted, it seems Roger can pull it off (once more).
Second, I understand that us fans would like to see other designs but to me it seems that the approach of the company and Roger is totally different. I feel it's all about brand awareness and having people discussing the outfits (re-tweet here and there not matter if the message is positive or not). It will in the end look good on tv and ultimately it does not matter if we buy the outfit or not. It will anyway sell out. UNIQLO only offers a limited quantity of outfits and so far it seems to work for them. All of his previous releases sold out despite many people complaining about the design, saying it was boring, disliking the color etc.
I honestly think it's not about selling tennis outfits, not at all.
PS: Although the vast majority complains about the new design it seems that most of you visited UNIQLO's website nevertheless. Traffic increased, there is always an add to other items and maybe one or the other gets more and more familiar with the brand and buys other stuff from them one day. Thus, I do understand the fan-perspective, but I also understand the company's perspective ...
Second, I understand that us fans would like to see other designs but to me it seems that the approach of the company and Roger is totally different. I feel it's all about brand awareness and having people discussing the outfits (re-tweet here and there not matter if the message is positive or not). It will in the end look good on tv and ultimately it does not matter if we buy the outfit or not. It will anyway sell out. UNIQLO only offers a limited quantity of outfits and so far it seems to work for them. All of his previous releases sold out despite many people complaining about the design, saying it was boring, disliking the color etc.
I honestly think it's not about selling tennis outfits, not at all.
PS: Although the vast majority complains about the new design it seems that most of you visited UNIQLO's website nevertheless. Traffic increased, there is always an add to other items and maybe one or the other gets more and more familiar with the brand and buys other stuff from them one day. Thus, I do understand the fan-perspective, but I also understand the company's perspective ...
Subway Tennis
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Very good summary of the situation.
We are definitely harsh critics of the Federer x Uniqlo partnership, and there are many reasons for that.
Do you think Uniqlo could potentially still achieve the goals of brand awareness, spiking website traffic and stimulating online engagement while also creating a good tennis line?
I think they should be able to. It's a balancing act they were able to achieve with Djokovic and Nishikori (albeit on a smaller scale). I hope they have the same expectation to produce some decent lines while Federer does his time with the brand.
They did manage a really good kit for him during the Asian hardcourt swing last year but apart from that it really has been disappointing.
I wonder if the best Federer kits are being held over for the 2020 Olympic year, and that explains the rash of horrible garb to start his tenure with the brand.
OldschoolKIaus
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Looking at that outfit you can almost hear tinny brassy 40s swing playing.
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shamaho
Professional
looks are great... on the photo! I'd NEVER wear that during a day match on a hot sunny day !! it absorbs the heat instead of reflecting it...Can't compare to Nike. I mean, look at this:
There's really no comparison.
above all it needs to be functional !
the ugly colours... well for red clay they might work and actually be functionall to sort of mask the stain from the red clay on the short's pockets from lpacing and removing balls with clay powder on them !!
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StringGuruMRT
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Huge surprise... Not on the US site... Not the best colors, but I'd like to support the brand, and Fed. The stuff I have of Uniqlo, I like, but its so hard to get the sizes I need at the store here in Orlando, and when I look online it's hit or miss...
King No1e
G.O.A.T.
The first one is even worse than Wawrinka 2015. The second one isn't bad though.
Kei's ok.
junior74
Talk Tennis Guru
Kei's ok.
It's... not a design. Just some lines and different colours.
Any child can do this using the groundbreaking tools in Microsoft Word
Babolast
Legend
Awesome. Can I ask where you found Kei’s range?
Kei's ok.
mpournaras
Hall of Fame
Yep. The moment Ellesse dropped Lopez the guaranteed GOAT outfit contender disappeared
edit: I should clarify I think Djokovic is dressed very boring... but was simply saying that until now the best outfits were routinely held by Lopez
jmacdaununder2
Legend
Again with the liquorice allsorts...
jmacdaununder2
Legend
It'll mask stains alright
It's Paris, not the Amazon, and since when was poo brown a good light reflector?
jmacdaununder2
Legend
But wait, I missed something: Individually they're nothing, but put those two outfits together and Uniglo is telling a story - the chronological history of dog poo.
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Subway Tennis
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The complete outfit is much more wearable and subtle than the people here give it credit for.
My prediction: soon the opinions on it will change (except for the most staunch fanboys), and, of course, it will be gone in no time from the stores.
I will be getting Kei's kit for sure. Do you plan to get anything from the Federer or Nishikori lines?
TheIntrovert
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Looks great. Will look even better under the Parisian Sun
I got both sets of the new RF kit in Singapore. They look fine & cheap compared to Nike. I collected quite a fair bit of Nike RF kit & agree 2012 was some of my favs but all of them are unusable now as all the hot glue seams have delaminated eg. Collar zipper. Thankfully Uniglo seams are stiched.
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jmacdaununder2
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You've got to question the logic of those who attempt to sidestep the hideous aesthetics by touting Uniqlo's perceived 'Kmart' virtues, and describe those who point out Uniqlo's shockingly obvious lack of style as fanboys. Exactly how many 'non-fanboys/reasonable people' looked twice at Uniqlo tennis clothing before Federer came on board? (P.S. I personally wouldn't be seen dead wearing Fed's shirt, shorts and 'original accessories' together whatever the brand - that is the tennis epitome of idolatrous posing. P.P.S. Yeah, it'll sell, but that's an indictment on the lack of emphasis the consumers of said product place on actual aesthetic merit.)
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This. I'm glad I stopped buying Nike stuff 10-12 years ago and moved to either Adidas or Uniqlo.Ouch!
To be fair, not all were with hot glue seams. My last RF polo dates from 2014, and it had regular seams.
As for the rest, that was expected. Uniqlo exceeds the expectations time and again with kits that are subdued, wearable and relatively cheap. Add to that the fact that they often provide the original accessories (especially socks), and they beat the **** out of their supposedly "better" competitors. I love the fact that while the fanboys are sucking it up and basically pay for the brand, the reasonable people are getting the best in terms of balance.
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Subway Tennis
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Nishikori's stuff is way better.
Federer will look like a 67 year old in these blend colours
Agree
MarcusInKensington
Hall of Fame
My grandfather used to wear that shade of brown.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
You better borrow your grandpa's glasses because there is no brown there
Shaolin
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brinkeguthrie
Hall of Fame
another fail.
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
massive fail
Znak
Hall of Fame
Uniglo officially calls in Beige & Off White.
dr325i
G.O.A.T.
#81 post has nothing with BROWN or colors you pulled up aboveIt sure looks brown...
Closest is to that Grey in the corner
