Uniqlo ’s circular initiative “Re. Uniqlo ,” operated by Fast Retailing , Japan’s largest fashion company, is marking its fifth year. What began as a concept has evolved into a core business strategy, driven by Koji Yanai, group executive officer overseeing sustainability , and creative director Clare Waight Keller, who frames her mission as “designing the lifespan of clothing.”

Across the fashion industry, circular strategies are multiplying — global SPAs are strengthening garment collection schemes, while European luxury houses are elevating biodiversity as a strategic pillar. Uniqlo’s approach stands out by pairing donation-led cultural sensitivity with advanced recycling technologies developed in collaboration with Toray, and by linking corporate management directly with design

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