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These collections center on pixel pets, upside-down worlds, and K-pop heroes

Published Jan 2, 2026 02:12 pm
Nostalgia and pop culture continue to shape many brands’ releases. In doing so, labels not only produce fun and exciting collections, but also help people express their passions and add items to their collections.
Whether it’s celebrating a beloved ’90s icon, stepping into the upside-down world of a cult-favorite series, or bringing animated heroes into everyday essentials, these latest releases prove that fashion and lifestyle collaborations continue to blur the line between style and storytelling.
Tamagotchi
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Tamagotchi, Uniqlo unveils a new UT collaboration collection featuring the beloved ’90s virtual pet toy. The shirts showcase designs inspired by the pixel art of the original Tamagotchi. To bring in true nostalgia, the collection also invites everyone to experience its UT original mini-games. In one simple game, “Mametchi,” wearing a UT, pops out from a Tamagotchi to collect falling items and food.
The UT and Tamagotchi collaboration is now available in all Uniqlo stores and at uniqlo.com.
‘Stranger Things’
The final episode of "Stranger Things" season five has just arrived! To celebrate this full-circle moment, Converse is opening a gate straight to Hawkins with two limited-edition releases: the Chuck 70 and the Weapon. The "Converse x Stranger Things" Chuck 70 is imbued with a rugged, lived-in feel, featuring a distressed canvas upper, a burnished midsole that channels late-’80s grit, and embroidered details that will delight fans. The Weapon brings the same energy with a colorway that pays direct homage to the original 1980s Weapon archives, newspaper-printed linings, Vecna and Mind Flayer sockliner graphics, and a Stranger Things-themed tongue.
The "Stranger Things x Converse" collab is now available at Converse Glorietta and at www.converse.ph.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Still can’t get enough of Huntrix and their sick music? You’re in luck! Recently, Sunnies Flask unveiled their latest collection inspired by the characters of the hit animated movie "KPop Demon Hunters." The collection offers everyday essentials—from ready-made flasks and lunch packs to flask slings, pods, and stickers—made for routines at home, in school, on the go, or simply for the fun of collecting.
The collection is now available in-store and at sunniesflask.com.
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