Uniqlo Co., Ltd. (株式会社ユニクロ, Kabushiki-gaisha Yunikuro) (US: /ˈjuːnikloʊ/ YOO-nee-kloh;[1] Japanese pronunciation: [jɯnikɯɾo]) is a Japanese casual wear designer, fast-fashion manufacturer and retailer.[2] The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.[3] History[edit] Uniqlo flagship store in Shinsaibashisuji, Osaka Origins in Japan[edit] A Yamaguchi-based company, Ogori Shōj