Luke Mayer's creations shape OAMC, including the launch of a new label and a collaboration with Graphpaper.

OAMC is basic, creative, and a brand that you will always want to follow. For those who love clothes, "OAMC" is such a brand. In February of this year, they launched a new label, "RE:WORK," and last month, they released a new shocking work, "OAMC for Graphpaper. The T-shirts, infused with the modern essence of the two labels, disappeared from the EC in just two minutes. Why is "OAMC" making us so enthusiastic? We conducted an e-mail interview with Luke Mayer, the key person behind the project, and asked him about his thoughts on the product and the whole picture of the collaboration.

"The OAMC is myself.

5 years ago,Interview conducted in ParisLuke Meyer left such words at the end of the "The Last of the Luke Meyers . What he wants to wear now, what he is interested in, what he has experienced . Each of these is reflected in the materials, functionality, and design that make up " OAMC. The new label "RE:WORK," launched this season, was also born through this process.

RE:WORK" is a project to develop exciting creations by reconstructing already existing materials and clothes . For my first collection, I focus on military wear, which is an integral part of my clothing making. I incorporate military elements into upcycled fabrics to complete silhouettes that have never been seen before. There, naturally, I also incorporate graphics from the "PEACEMAKER" series to raise awareness of environmental issues."

. Using a sustainable approach, they continue to explore new designs. This stoic attitude is what makes OAMC an absolute force to be reckoned with. Behind the unconventional creativity is a strong influence from the Japanese fashion scene.

I have been inspired by Japanese fashion ever since I can remember . The aesthetics and techniques rooted in Japanese culture, as well as the presence of creators such as Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto, Hiroshi Fujiwara, NIGO, Shin (SKATETHING), and Tetsu (Toru Nishiyama) are significant. As their clothes testify, I feel that Japan has an environment in which designs can be transmitted openly."

Luke's creations, inspired by such a free method of expression, have attracted love calls from many stores and brands in Japan and abroad. One such brand is "Graphpaper," which recently joined forces with Luke for the first time. How did this collaboration come to fruition, which crossed the 10,000-km distance between Paris and Tokyo?

. either to create an entirely new product , or to train two strong points of view together. . For me, a collaboration should be either one or the other. My work with Graphpaper falls into the latter category; they have had OAMC clothes in their Aoyama store for the past seven years, but I had been paying attention to them long before that. They are a wonderful brand that is deeply connected to fashion, art, and culture, and offers real clothes from a "Tokyo" angle.

The project started with an offer from "Graphpaper" to "work together to create a product. We decided to proceed with their standard "S/S Oversized Tee" as the base. This is a high-quality, genuine item. We added the theme of "artistry" to it and put graphics on the chest and back.

Thick, soft, and with a modern, wide silhouette, Graphpaper's classic T-shirt is packed with all the elements you look for in a T-shirt, and this time, a special design has been incorporated into it. When asked about the concept behind the graphics, he replied, "Critical optimism. The literal translation is "excessive optimism. The cool, quiet appeal of the artwork, which conveys a positive message that is needed in today's society, is very much in the spirit of "OAMC.

Unfortunately, the T-shirts are already sold out in stores, so stay tuned for more information on whether a second handshake will be possible.