The ABLE JEANS × Monkey King (大鬧天宮) by EEPMON Capsule Collection.
In 2020, EEPMON served as the lead fashion designer and artist for a high-profile Fall capsule collection with ABLE JEANS, a leading Shanghai-based urban streetwear brand. The collection drew inspiration from the legendary Chinese folklore of the Monkey King (Sun Wukong)—a character of personal significance to the artist, who shares the “Monkey” zodiac sign.
By synthesizing traditional heritage with contemporary Vaporwave aesthetics, EEPMON developed a series of bold digital artworks that reimagined the iconic IP for a modern youth audience. The resulting collection featured a punchy, vibrant colour palette designed to capture Sun Wukong’s legendary dynamism and adventurous spirit within the context of global streetwear.
Collaboration Highlights:
∙ Design Leadership: EEPMON oversaw the artistic direction, bridging the gap between traditional illustration and functional garment design.
∙ Aesthetic Fusion: The collection successfully merged classical Chinese motifs with digital-age visual trends, creating a unique “East meets West” narrative.
∙ Market Impact: The launch was supported by a high-profile marketing campaign featuring top Asian influencers, with the designs displayed across ABLE JEANS’ extensive retail network throughout China.
This partnership underscores EEPMON’s ability to translate complex cultural symbols into commercially successful wearable art, further expanding his influence within the international fashion landscape.
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