Food Inspired Streetwear never looks so good. Earlier this month, I found myself in Adelaide at Tasting Australia 2025, and I’ve been trying to put the experience into words ever since. The truth is, it wasn’t just a festival. It was a feeling. A collision of flavour, culture, and curiosity that made me slow down, savour every bite, and reconnect with something real.
From the pop of coriander in a fire-roasted laksa to the clink of wine glasses in Victoria Square, it felt like the whole city was pulsing with joy. More than 150 events stretched across South Australia, but the heart of it? It was in the people—the chefs, the growers, the creators—and the shared appreciation for food that tells a story.
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And as I wandered through laneways, bellies full and senses buzzing, I kept thinking—what if you could wear that feeling? That joy. That flavour. That playfulness.
Turns out, you can.
The Yum Drop Collection – A Delicious Take on Streetwear
Meet Empulse’s Yum Drop Collection—a streetwear capsule inspired by the dishes that connect us. This isn’t novelty fashion. It’s a tribute. A wardrobe for those who live by flavour, crave culture, and understand that what we wear should say something.
Each tee in the collection is oversized, breathable, and designed with bold graphic nods to your favourite dishes—from late-night ramen to pastel-hued gelato.
But what makes this drop matter more than just aesthetics is its ethos: sustainability, self-expression, and a bit of cheeky nostalgia. It’s what I wish I had been wearing at the festival.
Here’s what’s on the Yum Drop menu:
🍜 Ramen Lover Tee
A quiet flex for every soul who knows the power of a good bowl. The black oversized cut makes it easy to style, but it’s the neon ramen sketch and punchy “RAMEN LOVER” text that make it stand out.
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🔥 Oishii Ramen Tee
If Tokyo street food scenes were a shirt, this would be it. A fiery noodle bowl design that feels like heat, hustle, and miso-drenched memories. Think spicy flavour with soft cotton comfort.
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🍣 Sushi Tee
A roll, reimagined. This tee features an edgy back graphic that reinterprets classic sushi in a playful, fashion-forward way. It’s a statement piece with bite.
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🍦 Gelato Tee
Light, cool, and unapologetically sweet. This one’s for the dessert lovers and pastel dreamers. Perfect for sunny weekends, coastal walks, or nights you want to keep soft and simple.
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Why This Drop Hits Different
What ties the whole Yum Drop together isn’t just the food motifs—it’s the feeling it captures. That sensory joy from your favourite bite. That rush of culture when you travel. That inner kid lighting up at the sound of the ice cream truck. And it’s all made with purpose.
- Sustainable Fibre Blend: Crafted with a Sorona® and cotton mix—plant-based, breathable, and quick drying. It wears well, feels better, and keeps the planet front of mind.
- Oversized Fit, Street-Ready Vibe: Relaxed, genderless silhouettes that work wherever the day takes you.
- Wearable Culture: These aren’t just prints. They’re love letters to global flavour—told through modern streetwear.
From Festival to Fabric
Tasting Australia reminded me that food isn’t just fuel—it’s memory, it’s identity, it’s expression. And this collection is an invitation to carry those stories with you. To wear your flavour, proudly.
Because when fashion honours the things we love—boldly, sustainably, and with meaning—it becomes more than clothing. It becomes conversation.
Final Bite
Whether you’re a full-time foodie, a ramen romantic, or someone who simply loves a good oversized fit, the Yum Drop Collection delivers the dopamine hit your wardrobe’s been craving. Thoughtful, playful, planet-friendly.
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