The theme of UT GRAND PRIX 2019 is Pokémon—a global series loved by people throughout the world. More than 18,000 entries, a UTGP record, were received from all over the world! On May 22nd, 2019, UNIQLO announced that they had disqualified the Grand Prize winner and another finalist for violating the terms of the competition. UNIQLO did not promote another design to the Grand Prize.

Notice Regarding UT Grand Prix 2019

UNIQLO, the Japanese global apparel retailer, today announces that it has disqualified the Grand Prize winner and another finalist in its Pokémon-themed UT GRAND PRIX 2019 design contest after learning that the designs in question were not in accordance with the terms of that competition. UNIQLO will not award the Grand Prize to another entrant or sell merchandise featuring the designs.

UNIQLO apologies to all stakeholders, including those who looked forward to buying an item with the Grand Prize-winning design, and will take appropriate measures to prevent a similar situation from recurring.

Source: https://www.uniqlo.com/utgp/2019/us/en/