Steve Aoki Returns To Nyfw To Present Dim Mak X One Piece In Partnership With Toei Animation

Steve Aoki returned to New York Fashion Week this season with DIM MAK x ONE PIECE in partnership with Toei Animation to present a groundbreaking immersive runway experience on September 9th, 2024, at Artechhouse. The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection was unveiled as part of Toei Animation's year-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the iconic anime series. This collaboration, proudly presented by Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Collection and Toei Animation, represents a transformative moment for anime in the fashion world, where the bold and adventurous spirit of One Piece meets the cutting-edge designs of Dim Mak.

The DIM MAK x ONE PIECE: Spring/Summer 2025 Collection pays homage to the exhilarating world created by Eiichiro Oda, featuring designs inspired by the series' Egghead arc. The collection brings to life the vibrant personalities of beloved characters like Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew. The immersive runway experience combined images and elements from the series, transporting guests into the world of One Piece in a way never before seen in fashion. This historic collaboration signifies the future of anime's influence on global fashion, merging storytelling with high design.

For the Spring/Summer 2025 season, DIM MAK x ONE PIECE introduced an array of dynamic silhouettes, pushing the boundaries of traditional anime-inspired fashion. The collection featured innovative new materials and bold design elements that reflected the adventurous essence of One Piece. Key pieces from the collection included a bomber jacket style which reappeared throughout several character-inspired looks including Zoro, Lilith, and GEAR5, a graphic printed athletic mesh jersey which were seen in the looks inspired by Bonney, Trafalgar Law, Franky, and York, and a standout tapestry-inspired embroidered jacket serving as the closing finale look for GEAR5. The brand's commitment to innovation was evident throughout the collection, seamlessly integrating the adventurous spirit of One Piece into each design. The collection's color palette drew inspiration from the bright and bold colors we see on the island of Vegapunk, incorporating vibrant hues and bold contrasts that mirrored the dynamic world of One Piece.

DIM MAK x ONE PIECE also expanded on product offerings with new accessories, including embroidered six panel caps, satin trucker hats, and faux fur-lined quilted satin trapper hats. Each piece reflected the collection's theme, blending functionality with bold design. The collection also introduced a molded silicone boot style directly inspired by the amine arc, a testament to the brand's commitment to pushing the boundaries of fashion and anime-inspired design in collaboration with Toei Animation, the runway presentation featured a fully immersive experience that brought the world of One Piece to life. The show incorporated unique and outlandish fashion themes, creating a dynamic environment that blurred the line between fashion and storytelling.

"This collaboration between Dim Mak and One Piece is a dream come true. It's a mashup of everything I love – fashion, music, and anime – all in one. As a huge fan of One Piece and Luffy, I'm super inspired by his drive, his fearless spirit, and how he turns obstacles into opportunities. This partnership is all about celebrating that energy with bold, dynamic fashion that captures the vibe of One Piece while repping the street style that Dim Mak is all about." - Steve Aoki

The runway show's casting featured a diverse lineup of models, including notables like Noah Lyles, the American track & field athlete and Olympian, and Junelle Bromfield, the Jamaican track & field athlete, who brought the collection to life on the runway.

About Toei Animation Inc.
Based in Los Angeles, Toei Animation Inc. manages the distribution of Toei Animation's top properties, including franchise series Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, Digimon, Saint Seiya and many others, to North America, Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Toei Animation's Los Angeles office also oversees all categories of consumer product licensing based on its film and television brands within these territories.

About One Piece
Produced by Toei Animation and based on the top-selling manga title of all time by creator Eiichiro Oda, the iconic episodic series "One Piece" debuted on Japanese TV in 1999 and features pirate Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew on their epic quest to find "One Piece," the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. Now 25 years since the series' broadcast premiere, "One Piece" has taken its place as part of mainstream pop culture, attracting fans of all ages. Today, the franchise encompasses 15 feature films, numerous video games, a trading card game and a constantly expanding catalog of licensed apparel, footwear, accessories, toys & games, sporting goods, gifts & novelties, household goods, food & beverage and location-based entertainment.

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Gen.G Launches Official 2024 Summer Jersey with LIBILLY

Global esports organization Gen.G announces their newest apparel collaboration with LIBILLY, a Seoul streetwear culture-based brand led by rapper Changmo. The "2024 Gen.G x LIBILLY Collection" represents icons of youth and passion in cross-cultural scenes; the two brands are teaming up to promote K-culture worldwide, beyond Korea's domestic stage.

"Every year, we are proud that we get to be a part of some of the biggest esports moments in the world," said Arnold Hur, CEO of Gen.G Esports "This year, we are excited to partner with Changmo and the team at LIBILLY to introduce a new kit during such a historic season."

The new collection with LIBILLY consists of six pieces, including the official jersey and jacket as well as short-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts and ball caps featuring both organizations' logos. The official jersey, accented in Gen.G's signature gold color, is designed to be breathable and comfortable for both players and fans to wear. Gen.G's iconic slogan "Change the Game" is printed on it to encourage fans to collect. LIBILLY is the latest in a series of successful lifestyle collaborations for Gen.G, with brands like The Hundreds, PUMA, and Heron Preston in past years.

The lifestyle apparel features a mashup of Gen.G adorable mascot 'Genrang' wearing clothes with LIBILLY's symbol '031' logo, among other cobranded apparel items. Images of the Gen.G League of Legends team, currently competing in Riyadh for the 2024 Esports World Cup, have captured the hearts and minds of fans since they first leaked.

"I'm excited to wear new uniforms this season through our collaboration with the hip and young brand LIBILLY," said Gen.G Chovy Jeong Ji-hoon. "It was fun to try out and shoot content in a different look than we did before, so I hope the fans enjoy it as much as we enjoyed this process."

"We are thrilled to be collaborating with Gen.G, a representative of the esports scene," said rapper Changmo, head of LIBILLY. "We hope that this collection, which reinterprets the passionate brand image of Gen.G from our perspective and expresses it in a new dimension, will be a meaningful gift to Gen.G fans around the world. We also look forward to the various collaborative activities that Gen.G and LIBILLY will continue to launch."

The collection, which marks the first collaboration between Gen.G and LIBILLY, will be on sale for US based fans on July 16, 2024 on the Gen.G US Shop.

Meanwhile, the Gen.G League of Legends team is the undisputed top team in Korea and continues to make history in the esports scene, having achieved the LCK's first ever four-peat and winning 2024's MSI in Shanghai. The official 2024 Gen.G x LIBILLY jerseys were worn by the players for the first time at the Esports World Cup.

Fans in the Los Angeles area are invited to the Gen.G HQ in Santa Monica, CA, for their Gen.G Night Market Watch Party, sponsored by Turtle Beach, to watch the team back in action as they start the LCK Summer Split against Dplus Kia. The match starts at 11 pm PT with doors opening at 10 pm PT on July 12. Fans can also expect exclusive merch items & discounted TigerNation apparel, complimentary food & beverages, Turtle Beach peripheral giveaways, raffles, and a photobooth. Fans must RSVP here to attend.

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Reese's and All-Star Angel Reese Team Up for a Fan-Requested Merch Collection

Hold onto your Reese's Pieces candy, Angel fans! Reese's has joined forces with none other than pro basketball sensation and fashion icon Angel Reese to bring you a limited-edition merch collaboration that's everything you've been asking for. Literally.

After reading thousands of comments from Reese's and Angel Reese fans – the chocolate and peanut butter icon teamed up with the rookie double-double queen for the first-of-its-kind fan-inspired collaboration. This collection is all about celebrating the fans, with nods to "The Reese's Pieces" and "The Queen" herself, with designs that capture her unique style and your love for all things Reese's.