ONCH Creating wearable art, memories and smiles since 2004

ONCH is a Los Angeles-based visionary artist whose brand specializes in creating exquisite wearable art that transcends conventional fashion. With pieces featured in esteemed publications such as Vogue and showcased in eminent cultural institutions like the MET Museum.

Charismatic in design, ONCH’s vision has captivated a roster of celebrities—from Kate Moss to Kim Kardashian—with Hello Kitty and Nicki Minaj headlining his most illustrious patrons. Minaj's appearance in ONCH’s Rainbow Ice Cream Cone Necklace to receive her first VMA caused a media sensation!

ONCH sketching out designs in his backyard
ONCH the Designer

Keith Haring

Summer 2023, Artestar teamed up with ONCH to reimagine some iconic Keith Haring art into funky accessories. ONCH grew up in Asia, where Haring's art unlocked a world of imagination and possibilities for him. Inspired by Haring's message of kindness and inclusivity, ONCH created a brand focused on making wearable art accessible to everyone.

Keith Haring x ONCH collection available at The Broad Museum

Hollywood Sign 100th Anniversary

Spring 2023 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce x MOVA Globes x ONCH® have joined forces to bring an exclusive collection that captures the magic of Tinseltown. It’s been a century since Harry Chandler erected the original “Hollywoodland” sign in 1923. Since then, this world-famous landmark has come to represent not just a city but an entire industry, a glamorous lifestyle, and a symbol of hope and ambition.

MOVA Globes uses patented solar technology to create a flawless rotation of the globes without batteries or cords. It is the perfect combination of science, technology, and magic.

tokidoki

Lights, camera, ACTION! Hollywood 100 x tokidoki x ONCH Collection! In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Hollywood sign. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce teamed up with Tokidoki and ONCH to bring you a collection that features iconic imageries by Simone Legno and ONCH.

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The Creme Shop

In celebration of Hollywood 100 The Creme shop partnered with ONCH to design 11 beauty products from eyeshadow palette, makeup brushes to blemish patches. Available in over 30 thousand retail stores.

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

ONCH designed a capsule collection for The Academy Museum using showcasing a series of enchanting illustrations by ONCH. A collection that offers a unique blend of artistry and film heritage. The limited edition collection includes an enamel pin set by Pintrill, Junior t-shirts and notebooks. Available exclusively at the Academy Museum store.

Teletubbies

From the beginning, the Teletubbies have been at the forefront of celebrating diversity, belonging and inclusivity, embracing their own off beat quirkiness and inviting audiences to come as they are with a focus on self-expression. In honor ONCH created vibrant statement necklaces that celebrate their colorful, unapologetically different personalities.

This Limited Edition Teletubbies x ONCH Capsule collection includes eight necklaces, one skateboard deck, a sketch book, five poker chips.

Teletubbies and ONCH on the cover of Contrast Magazine
Launch party for the Teletubbies x ONCH Collection was in a form of an immersive Teletubbies themed rave hosted by ONCH, sponsored by Area15 and Kappa Toys in Las Vegas. (6/21/24)
David Archuleta performing at iHeart Radio concert "Can't Cancel Pride" seen on Hulu

Le Petite Prince

A limited edition collaboration to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the most beloved kids book, ‘Le Petit Prince’—a story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry that has stirred our imaginations in youth and continues to nudge us towards heartfelt insights as adults. Cherish the wisdom of looking beyond the seen to the secrets of the heart, the Le Petit Prince x ONCH collection be a daily reminder of the invisible essence that truly matters.

Sanrio

Sanrio and ONCH are a match made in heaven, both colorful brands share the same goals of spreading happiness and positivity. A collaboration that has continued for 9 years and going strong. Releasing 4 collections together along with many side art collaborations.

All promo shoots creative directed / produced by ONCH
ONCH original concept sketches with the final products

Hello Sanrio

Hello Sanrio is a limited edition jewelry set designed by ONCH. Featuring some favorite Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty, My Melody, Keroppi, Choco Cat, Little Twin Stars, Pom Pom Purin and Bad Batz Maru. Comes with a hand number certificate of authenticity.

Campaign photos for Hello Sanrio x ONCH

Forever 21

Forever 21 teamed up with Hello Kitty to create the "Hello Kitty Forever collection". ONCH was invited as a guest designer to create a capsule jewelry collection for "Hello Kitty Forever". It was available worldwide and sold out nationwide. Its become such a classic, till this day you can still find pieces available on eBay for up to 10 times the retail price.

The Hello Kitty Forever jewelry sold out as soon as they were stocked.
Hello Kitty Forever x ONCH Campaign Photos

Metropolitan Museum of Art

Spring / Summer 2019 "CAMP: Notes on Fashion" six pieces of ONCH designs were on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC as part of the Heatherette Hello Kitty Outfit.

Photo Credit: NY Magazine
Closeup of the Hello Kitty Dress featuring ONCH designs

Kewpie

Kewpie® x ONCH is an officially licensed collaboration featuring the iconic Kewpie characters on jewelry and skateboards designed by ONCH. The first-of-its-kind line of Kewpie skin tone-inclusive products. The collection includes enamel earrings, pins, necklaces, and a skateboard deck that allows Kewpie fans to celebrate their uniqueness and individuality. As part of the design, Kewpie is seen holding ONCH’s signature double-twist pretzel, which represents a heart with DNA (double helix), something we all share no matter what skin we're in.

Kewpie x ONCH inclusive marketing campaign featuring celebrities and influencers (Makeup provided by Haus Labs by Lady Gaga)
Kewpie x ONCH Jewelry collection
Comedian Atsuko Okatsuka on the cover of Contrast magazine featuring Kewpie x ONCH jewelry

Pokémon Day 2022

To celebrate Pokémon Day 2022, ONCH designed an exclusive limited edition 18K Gold Pikachu necklace. Limited to 300 pieces and retailed at $350 each.

TikTok Star Zach Lugo, Designer ONCH and Actor Garrett Clayton on the Cover of Contrast Magazine.

Pokémon 20th Anniversary

To commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Pokemon, ONCH was invited to design an exclusive limited edition 14K Gold Pikachu necklace. It also marks the first time Pokemon ventures into the fine jewelry category. Limited to 45 pieces and retailed at $400 each.

Pokemon promo creative directed / produced by ONCH
ONCH concept sketches of Pokemon jewelry

Dreamworks

Dreamworks teamed up with ONCH to create a capsule collection to promote the Dreamsworks HOME animation featuring Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez.

Dreamworks promo creative directed / produced by ONCH

Hasbro

Hasbro teamed up with ONCH for "My Little Pony Project - Los Angeles" curated by Caro Buermann. He was commissioned to create a custom 30" Pony which features his signature trademark "Double Twist Pretzel" as the cutie mark. In addition, ONCH also designed an exclusive Official My Little Pony fine jewelry collection. Due to the success Hasbro invited ONCH to design a 60th Anniversary Commemorative necklace for Mr Potato Head. His design mimicked the real Mr Potato Head with removable eyes!

Exclusive "My Little Pony" wedges designed for the curator of "My Little Pony Project" (featured in Walls Street Journal)

Gloomy Bear

Creator of Gloomy Bear Mori Chack teamed up with ONCH for the first ever American Gloomy Bear jewelry collaboration. Mori Chack born and raised in Japan started selling Gloomy Bear illustrations on the streets of Osaka in 2000. Gloomy's mix of cuteness, violence and unexpected emotional depth was an instant hit. Two decades later Gloomy is now one of Japan’s most iconic pop-culture characters.

Actor Matt Bennett on the cover of Contrast Magazine showcasing the Gloomy Bear x ONCH collaboration
Trans woman icon Luna Lovebad photoshoot for Gloomy Bear x ONCH collaboration
Gloomy Bear x ONCH Pride Collection and Halloween Collection
Gloomy Bear creator Mori Chack brought ONCH into the Gloomy universe by illustrating ONCH as one of his characters

The Last Unicorn

Beloved fantasy film The Last Unicorn kicked off its 40th Anniversary (2022) celebration year with an exclusive capsule collection featuring jewelry, enamel pin, and skateboard decks designed by ONCH. The capsule represents a global celebration, officially licensed by fans for fans, that is 40 years in the making.

The Last Unicorn 40th Anniversary Necklace exclusive Academy Museum Edition
Limited Edition Necklace, Skateboard Decks and Enamel Pin designed by ONCH
The Last Unicorn Pop-up Shop at the Academy Museum Store
ONCH the Artist

Hot Topic Apparel

Spring 2022 Hot Topic + Box Lunch teamed up with ONCH for a 3-years apparel collaboration. Starting the partnership with an AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) heritage month collection.

Sweet 16 Group Show

In Summer 2020 to celebrate the 16th anniversy of the ONCH brand, ONCH curated his first art show at prestigious Los Angeles based Corey Helford Gallery called "Sweet 16 group show" where 40+ well known artists from around the world dive into the world of ONCH and created art pieces inspired by ONCH jewelry. Artists include Simone Legno (Tokidoki brand), Luke Chueh, Mori Chack (Gloomy Bear), Brandi Milne, Kii Arens and Paris Hilton.

Paris Hilton with her first ever art piece showcased in a gallery.

ONCH NFT

Spring 2021 ONCH made his digital art debut by launching his first set of NFTs on Makersplace making headlines across the internet including Entrepreneur.com

Check out the entrepreneur.com article click the link below

Sanrio Konnichiwa Hollywood

In Summer 2019 Sanrio opened a new flagship store "Hello Kitty Hollywood" at "Hollywood and Highland" mall in the heart of Hollywood, CA. ONCH teamed up with Sanrio and designed an immersive photo experience called "Konnichiwa Hollywood" that is open to public till November 2019. Every element and characters were illustrated specially for the photo experience.

FORD Motor Company

Ford commissioned Onch to design an interactive tiny home art experience to promote the new Ecosport car that is launching fall 2018. DJ Khaled was the first to visit the "Fungalow" located at the heart of Hollywood and Highland followed by 4 days of visitors touring the art installation. Fun Fact: The Fungalow comes with its very own virtual assistant "I'm Poppy" who interacts with you upon entering the Fungalow.

"Fungalow" tiny house designed by ONCH. Musician DJ Khaled was the first guest to visit.

Sparkling Ice

Sparkling Ice (flavored sparkling water) teamed up with Onch for the "Be not Bland" Promo campaign as a salute to those who make the world a brighter place! The "Be Not Bland" promo showcases Onchs' colorful art and bubbly personality, along with behind the scenes of how his art is created.

Promo video for Sparkling Ice

ONCH Edible Art

ONCH x BOLO - Pink Fried Chicken Box

Summer 2019 ONCH teamed up with BOLO to create Pink Fried Chicken Sando
ONCH x BOLO box comes with edible pink fried chicken, pink glitter, pink garlic aioli, pink glittery fries, and a refreshing pink Hibiscus lemonade!

ONCH x Sweet Hollywood - Monchie Bar Chocolate

Summer 2014 Monchie Bar is an ONCH designed edible art for SWEET! Hollywood
Monchie Bar was well received and made Huffington Post, Refinery 29, Chow.com, Pop Sugar, MSN website top candy of the year list.

Los Angeles PRIDE Featured Artist

ONCH was selected as featured artist for LA Pride 2016. He was commissioned to create a 9 ft sculpture he named "LA Pride Building Blocks" to represent the building of the West Hollywood community. His sculpture was placed right by the main stage and was the most Instagrammed and press covered landmark for LAPride 2016.

"LA Pride Building Blocks" the most social media posted landmark of LAPRIDE 2016

Illustrations

Coming from a fine arts background, ONCH illustrates on the side as a passion. Sometimes he incorporates the illustrations into the designs he creates.

ONCH Illustrations for actress Kat Macnamara (PRUNE Magazine Cover)
ONCH teamed up with NCLA nails to create an exclusive line of nail wraps
ONCH teamed up with NCLA nails to create an exclusive line of nail wraps
ONCH illustrations featured on tank tops

Neon Art for Pacific Design Center

Custom designed Neon by ONCH for Pacific Design Center (West Hollywood, CA)
ONCH Pop-up shops

ONCH Pop-up shops

ONCH has created two successful immersive Pop-up shops "Perfectasy" and "BANG!". The two shops were filled with one-of-a-kind wearable art pieces and various collaborations with brands such as Jason of Beverly Hills (fine jewelry), ZeroGravity (phone cases), Twinkie Chan (crochet accessories), T-Rains (T-shirts). The Pop-up shops were a huge success with many press coverage about the unique shopping experience. Musicians Nickelback fell in love with BANG! Pop-up shop and decided to shoot a music video in there.

ONCH Pop-Up shops BANG! and Perfectasy (Jason Alexander as special guest for opening)
Nickelback Music Video shot at ONCH Pop-Up shop BANG! featuring Brooke Burns and Jason Alexander
ONCH the Celebrity Jeweler

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj took a liking to ONCH's quirky creations and asked to be styled in custom ONCH designs. She was first seen rocking the ONCH Ice Cream Necklace winning rapper of the year MTV Video Music Awards. With the many looks ONCH created for Nicki, the Pink Fried Chicken necklace created one of the most iconic fashion moments in pop music. (featured on the cover of Billboard Magazine)

Nicki Minaj wearing various ONCH creations

Celebrity Clients

Being eccentric and bold with his designs, ONCH built a celebrity following that is not afraid to stand out! From Kate Moss to Kim Kardashian, the stars simply can't get enough.

Sophia Grace & Rosie, Beth Ditto, Sky Ferreira, Amy Winehouse, Kate Moss, Carson Kressley, 2NE1 (Korean pop group) , Jojo Siwa, Kim Kardashian, Karmin, Nicki Hilton, Ally Brooke (Fifth Harmony), Perez Hilton, Margret Cho, Ariana Grande, Paris Hilton, Johnny Wujek, Cher Lloyd, Jojo, Poppy, Aaron Carter, Mulatto, Doggface, Kristin Chenoweth, G-Eazy, Ethan Cutkosky
ONCH in Vanity Fair

ONCH Featured in Vanity Fair

ONCH the Face of l.a.Eyeworks

ONCH Face of l.a.Eyeworks

ONCH featured as the face of legendary eyewear brand l.a.Eyeworks for Uncensored Vision campaign shot by Josef Jasso. Past l.a.Eyeworks campaign celebrity models include Andy Warhol, Pee Wee Herman, Ru Paul, John Waters, Elton John, Drew Barrymore, Grace Jones.

Uncensored Vision campaign featuring ONCH
Past l.a.Eyeworks campaign celebrities
ONCH in Media

PRESS

Attached are some selected highlights of press clippings ONCH has garnered throughout the years.