KAWS and HUMAN MADE began a collaborative series in 2021 called “KAWS MADE”. The partnership blends KAWS’s signature XX‑eye motif and characters with HUMAN MADE’s vintage Americana and Japanese streetwear aesthetic.

July 2021

The first drop included a set of graphic T‑shirts that reinterpreted HUMAN MADE’s animal and heart icons through KAWS’s visual language. Each shirt was available in black or white with KAWS’s “XX” eyes applied to classic motifs. The launch was limited to two per person, setting the tone for the ongoing series.

October 2021

The second release expanded into hoodies, crewnecks, T‑shirts and tote bags. Graphics included KAWS‑styled reinterpretations of HUMAN MADE’s duck, polar bear and heart designs. This drop marked a deeper integration of KAWS into the HUMAN MADE lineup and increased collector interest.

December 2021

The third collection introduced premium outerwear with a varsity jacket, corduroy pants, a cap and cushions, all featuring “KAWS MADE” branding. This release elevated the collaboration into full capsule territory and showcased the partnership’s long‑term potential.

April 2022

This drop shifted focus to home goods, including a silk tiger rug, papier‑mâché trophies of a tiger and polar bear, and a clear storage box. The collection demonstrated that the collaboration could extend beyond apparel into lifestyle and interior pieces.

November 2023

Season 2 began with denim work jackets and pants, animal‑patterned coveralls and shirts, hoodies, T‑shirts, bandanas, tote bags and pins. The drop confirmed the collaboration’s seasonal format and highlighted its expanded range of items.

December 2023

The holiday release included reversible down jackets, varsity jackets, cashmere sweaters, denim outerwear, kids’ sizes, mugs and cushions. The inclusion of children’s items and home‑gift pieces signaled the collaboration’s growing reach and lifestyle focus.

Why It Matters

KAWS × HUMAN MADE is more than a series of limited drops. It shows how KAWS’s art can integrate with a fashion label to create seasonal capsules spanning apparel, accessories and home goods. The collaboration illustrates the evolution of a creative partnership that is ongoing, culturally relevant and collectible.This edition felt like a subtle evolution of the HUMAN MADE x KAWS vernacular. Instead of overt logos or bold brute-force graphics, the pieces married HUMAN MADE’s refined attention to craft (made in Japan cotton, texture-rich slub yarn) with KAWS’s contemplative graphic language. The result was elevated streetwear with a nod to gallery sensibility - wearable art, not hype-only. Given the limited nature of the release and its tie-in with the SFMOMA exhibition, it instantly became a collector’s item while still staying grounded in everyday layering.