UNIQLO Sweatshirt Black

UNIQLO Sweatshirt Black is a sweatshirt from the KAWS and UNIQLO collaboration. The artist’s graphics move into everyday clothing, keeping familiar characters recognisable beyond the gallery. A black KAWS × UNIQLO sweatshirt with brown COMPANION characters. Contrasting figures against a dark background bring the artist’s graphics into everyday clothing.

Character and print

Brown COMPANION characters occupy the centre of the black sweatshirt: the larger figure holds the smaller one. Pale heads and white gloves stand out against the dark background. A crew neck, long sleeves and cuffs frame the image, leaving attention on the relationship between the characters.

The KAWS × UNIQLO collaboration

The 2023 collection accompanied a KAWS artbook published by Phaidon. UNIQLO presented T-shirts and sweatshirts featuring the artist’s characters. This is a separate release from TOKYO FIRST clothing and the Sesame Street collaboration.

Art to wear

The subject, background colour and scale of the image matter in this garment. The print can be examined as a graphic composition in its own right, but remains part of clothing: it works with the garment’s silhouette and proportions. It brings a familiar KAWS character into a wardrobe without elaborate decorative combinations. The photographs show the specific colour version in our catalogue.

Edition details

Artist: KAWS
Collaboration: KAWS × UNIQLO
Line: UT
Format: sweatshirt
Version: Sweatshirt Black
Release year: 2023
Material: cotton

For a collection or a gift

The garment can be a gift for a KAWS admirer drawn to this particular image. Before choosing, confirm the required size and fit: a letter size does not replace individual measurements. Check the care label on the specific garment to help preserve both fabric and image.

Related works by KAWS

Compare UNIQLO UT Black Brown Print, UNIQLO UT White Blue Print, the KAWS collection at ArtComburo. More projects by the artist are available on the official KAWS website.