UNIQLO Singapore Is Launching A Monchhichi UT Collection With Kawaii Retro Vibes

By Karmen on 04 May 2026

Digital Editor

Once a niche toy that's hard to come by outside of Japan, Monchhichi (モンチッチ) has climbed up the ranks to mainstream status. Perhaps it's the plushie bag charm trend, our infatuation with retro aesthetics, the era of trinket-collecting, or a combination of them all, but there are now so many opportunities to have this cute little monkey in your life.

You can get them as plushies, charms, hippers, makeup and, very soon, on UNIQLO t-shirts. It's time to make some space in your wardrobe for the UNIQLO x Monchhichi UT Collection that's launching online and in stores on 1 June 2026.

Created in the 70s in Japan, Monchhichi is a stuffed toy that looks like a monkey with human baby-like features, often sucking on its thumb or a pacifier.

Photo from UNIQLO

This special collection of Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirts features designs featuring Monchhichi posing with adorable facial expressions - cute enough to give you the warm fuzzies just by looking at it. It includes four designs for Women ($19.90) and four for Kids ($14.90).