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Hiroaki Ohya is the creator and name of the Tokyo, Japan based fashion label OHYA.
In 1996, he started his line of clothing under the name Ohya Design Zoo Co Ltd, presenting in the Paris Collection that same year.
His earliest and most famous outlandish project was the Astroboy by Ohya collection, launched in 1999, based on the Astroboy anime and done in collaboration with show’s production company, Tezuka Productions.
Another conceptual project produced in 1999 showed Ohya’s interest in creating artistic projects more so than functional clothing that people can purchase. His Ohya The Wizard of Jeanz collection was a series of 21 books that would transform into clothing when they were unfolded. The basis for the idea was in the American film, The Wizard of Oz, and only 20 editions of the collection were produced, with a selling price of $5000 each.
The Look
His work has become well known around the world for its innovation and experimentation, often utilizing futuristic imagery and materials, influenced by everything Anime to Western film and literature. Largely seen as artistic works, Ohya’s designs are often not conceivably worn for every day purposes, but have become popular nonetheless for their artistic merit.
A lot of his designs are not particularly wearable and many perceive his work as art rather than fashion.