AAPE × Jun Oson
A Playful Foodie Journey Across the Globe
AAPE drops the latest collaboration with Japanese contemporary artist Jun Oson, introducing a new foodie tee capsule inspired by the global food culture. The capsule collection transforms iconic favourite dishes from around the world into a playful, story-driven visual experience, blending creativity with cultural exploration.
At the heart of the collection, AAPE’s signature character ALFA teams up with Jun Oson’s iconic Red Dog, embarking on a journey across cities and countries to discover unique local flavours. From Hong Kong’s beloved fish balls and Macau’s classic pork chop buns to Seoul’s kimbap and Shanghai’s xiaolongbao, each destination is brought to life through vivid and imaginative storytelling. The journey continues across a global map—spanning Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Taipei, Tokyo, Osaka, Dubai, Los Angeles, and New York—each city adding its own cultural flavour and visual identity to the narrative. Through lighthearted character interactions and whimsical scenes, the collection builds a world filled with curiosity, friendship, and joy—where cultural exchange feels effortless and fun.
Renowned for Jun Oson's bold use of color, clean lines, and comic-inspired compositions, he infuses his distinctive artistic style into AAPE’s streetwear DNA. The result is a fresh visual language that seamlessly merges art with street culture, delivering a dynamic and expressive aesthetic.
More than just a fashion collaboration, AAPE × Jun Oson represents a creative dialogue that connects cultures through the universal love of food. By blending streetwear, art, and everyday lifestyle with a sense of play, the collection offers a vibrant and highly collectible experience that captures the spirit of global connectivity and creative expression.
City by city, flavour by flavour - the AAPE x Jun Oson tee capsule lands exclusively in each city with designs inspired by each location's signature eats, available in both black and white colourway.
ABOUT AAPE BY *A BATHING APE®
At A BATHING APE®, creative concepts never cease to emerge. In spring-summer 2012, a brand-new diffusion line AAPE BY *A BATHING APE® (abbreviated as AAPE, reads A-A-P-E) was conceived to consolidate a young and hip message. With an eye to the young menswear market, AAPE aims at creating a simple, light and fashionable wardrobe for the new generation of fashionistas. With comfortable cut heavily trended in every season, each item at AAPE is designed to become an everyday staple. The AAPE logo, featuring prominently a graphic round face of the ape, is a younger version of the original A BATHING APE® Moon Face. Its monochromatic design is immediately recognizable thanks to its strikingly simple yet unmistakably powerful rendition, heralding a brand that is bound to become the most sought-after among young fashion-forward fans.
ABOUT Jun Oson
Jun Oson is a contemporary artist from Japan, active since 2005. Known for his peanut-shaped characters, his work blends bold colors, clean comic-like lines, and a distinctly playful style. Influenced by Japanese manga and animation as well as Western artists like James Jarvis and KAWS, Oson has developed a cross-cultural, borderless visual language. His compositions often feature diverse characters — humans, monsters, and robots — reflecting a deep appreciation for inclusivity, imagination, and cultural fluidity. Straddling the worlds of fine art and pop culture, Oson uses stylized figures and surreal scenes to explore identity, society, and human relationships.
