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 at Shōnen Jump Magazine, the manga series became not only one of the most coveted stories in Japan, but a worldwide phenomenon.

One Piece has 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 Parade are just a few of the ways a multi-generational audience has enjoyed Oda’s legendary characters. 2024 has been an outstanding year for One Piece, reeling in new content for One Piece enjoyers, including the commencement of filming for the live-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 accessories in partnership with Dim Mak that 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 regarding the series entering its final saga, it seems that creators across the world are fighting for a chance to be a part of One Piece’s legendary conclusion. What better way to hop on the hype-training than deg 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 far One Piece has come over the years. A recent statement from Dragon Ball’s editor has been circulating after he revealed his true thoughts about Oda's series. Former manga magazine editor, Kazuhiko Torishima, stated that One Piece is the only reason Shōnen Jump Magazine is 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 Piece would 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 to One Piece’s world 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 x One Piece collaboration collection premiered at 2024’s NYFW and is currently available on the official Dim Mak website, thanks to American DJ and producer, Steve Aoki.

Source: Dim Mak Collection