Eiichiro Oda’s legendary story,One Piece,made history once again during New York Fashion Week thanks to DJ and producer,Steve Aoki. Making headline after headline is everyone’s favorite pirate anime,One Piece,following the story of Monkey D. Luffy and his rag-tag crew, the Straw Hats. After a rocky start atShōnen Jump Magazine, the manga series became not only one of the most coveted stories in Japan, but a worldwide phenomenon.
One Piecehas been experienced in countless formats and has officially added another achievement to its roster.The Las Vegas Sphere, Netflix, and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradeare just a few of the ways a multi-generational audience has enjoyed Oda’s legendary characters. 2024 has been an outstanding year forOne Piece, reeling in new content forOne Pieceenjoyers, including the commencement of filming for thelive-action adaptation’s 2nd season.
2024’s New York Fashion Week took place from September 6 to 11. First inaugurated in 1943, the semi-annual event allows designers from around the globe to gather and show off their newest creations. This year,American DJ and producer, Steve Aoki, delivered a collection that anime fans are sure to adore.Inspired primarily by the series’ recent arc, Egghead, Aoki has crafted a collection of clothing and accessoriesin partnership with Dim Makthat perfectly captures the arc’s best character designs.
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Aoki’s collection truly could not have come at a better time. With Oda’s announcement regardingthe series entering its final saga, it seems that creators across the world are fighting for a chance to be a part ofOne Piece’slegendary conclusion. What better way to hop on the hype-training thandesigning an entire collection (complete with accessories) inspired by everyone’s new favorite arc: the Egghead Arc, which has only just concluded in the manga series.
It’s truly incredible to see how farOne Piecehas come over the years. A recent statement fromDragon Ball’seditor has been circulating after he revealed his true thoughts about Oda’s series. Former manga magazine editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, stated thatOne Pieceis the only reasonShōnen Jump Magazineis still alive and well today, providing further confirmation of the impact of Oda’s masterpiece.
However, Torishima’s original feelings towards the series were much different, stating that there was“no way” One Piecewould become a popular manga. Obviously, this was far from the truth,and Oda’s series continues to make history, this time on the runway.
With creators contributing toOne Piece’sworld domination left and right, it is unsurprising that the franchise has made its way into the fashion world. However, Aoki has truly made waves in the fashion world by incorporating his love of anime into his collection. The Dim Mak xOne Piececollaboration collection premiered at 2024’s NYFW and is currently available on theofficial Dim Mak website, thanks to American DJ and producer, Steve Aoki.
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One Piece
Created by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is a multimedia franchise that began as a manga series and follows the adventures of the Straw Hat Pirates as led by Monkey D. Luffy. Luffy, an enthusiastic pirate with a thirst for adventure, is afflicted by a mysterious curse that gives him various powers he uses to protect himself and his friends. The manga eventually gave way to the anime series, with the two being some of history’s longest-running anime and manga series. Along with over fifty video games made over the years, the series entered the live-action world with Netflix’s 2023 adaptation.
