In 2026, UNIQLO and KAWS mark ten years of collaboration with KAWS UNIVERSE, a collection introducing new characters designed exclusively for the retailer. Earth, Moon, and Sun join COMPANION as the collection's core figures, rendered in KAWS's familiar linework and set against bright, saturated color. The lineup includes adult and kids graphic tees and sweatshirts along with a set of charm accessories, with purchase limited to one of each T-shirt design and one of each charm per customer. The release arrives online and in all UNIQLO stores on September 14, 2026, and coincides with KAWS being named the brand's inaugural Artist in Residence, a formal title for a partnership that began in 2016.

KAWS described the new characters as inspired by the Earth, Moon, and Sun, three things everyone lives under and shares, framing the collection around connection rather than a single standout piece. It's a continuation of what the UNIQLO partnership has represented from the start, putting KAWS's work into everyday rotation at scale rather than treating it as a limited object. With new characters entering the mix for the first time and an Artist in Residence title attached, KAWS UNIVERSE marks a clear point in the decade-long relationship between the artist and the brand.