Major Japanese clothing brand opening in Bristol announces giveaways & Aardman collab - what you need to know
UNIQLO is set to open its first Bristol store, featuring exciting giveaways and an exclusive collaboration with Aardman Animations.
The store, which is the first in the South West, is set to open its doors at Cabot Circus, on the corner of Penn Street and Brigstowe Street, on April 12.
UNIQLO, which will feature two storeys, brings its LifeWear philosophy to Bristol, a city where heritage meets innovation and individuality shapes everyday style. Rooted in thoughtful, lasting design, LifeWear will reflect Bristol‘s creative energy, practical mindset and appreciation for quality.
Designed with thoughtful detail, quality and practicality at its core, LifeWear is ultimate everyday clothing that makes everyone‘s lives more enjoyable and comfortable.
The UNIQLO Cabot Circus store brings this philosophy to Bristol, offering a wide range of LifeWear essentials designed to fit seamlessly into daily life, from harbourside mornings to summer evenings.
The Bristol store will also be collaborating with several beloved local businesses and organisations, including award-winning Aardman Animations, who are best known for Wallace & Gromit, Morph and Shaun the Sheep.
This partnership honours the city s internationally recognised creative talent and independent spirit, bringing together LifeWear‘s philosophy of thoughtful design with Aardman‘s legacy of craft, character, and cultural impact.
UNIQLO has also commissioned local artist Melo to design a striking mural that spans the two-story internal staircase. Exploring themes of liveness, musicality, strength, and playfulness, Melo has created distinctive, character- driven stories that bring ideas to life with boldness and joy. She also has been selected as Upfest's lead festival artist for the Upfest 2026, Europe‘s largest street art festival.
To celebrate Bristol‘s vibrant grassroots culture, Noods Radio will bring the soundtrack to the store opening and performances from local DJs and emerging talent.
As one of the city‘s most respected independent radio stations, Noods Radio is known for championing diverse voices and nurturing Bristol‘s underground music scene.
To showcase these partnerships in store, UNIQLO Cabot Circus will offer a UTme! station where customers will have the opportunity to create their own bespoke designs to customise and print onto T-shirts and tote bags.
In addition, to the UTme! Station, UNIQLO will also be offering RE.UNIQLO STUDIO services where customers can recycle, repair or remake their favourite UNIQLO items so they can keep wearing and loving them for longer.
Customers will also be able to personalise and add designs created by UNIQLO’s local partners and can embroider pieces to their UNIQLO items, exclusive to the Bristol RE.UNIQLO counter.
To celebrate UNIQLO’s opening at Cabot Circus on April 12, the store give free goody bags for the first 300 customers to make a purchase of £59.90 or more on opening date.
UNIQLO app customers will also have the chance to win a trip to Tokyo, by scanning the app with any purchase during opening weekend to be entered into the draw.