Is Uniqlo now the only source of fashion trends? In 2025, two items quietly—but completely—disappeared from Uniqlo’s product lineup. They were the skinny pants that once defined an era, and the sub-¥10,000 down jacket that had long been a winter staple. Why were these deeply beloved items discontinued? “There’s no such thing as something that doesn’t exist at Uniqlo.”So goes the saying about this absolute giant of the industry. Here, we unpack the meaning behind the decision made by such a dominant player, alongside the harsh realities of the fashion industry.