Jamie Thomas and his relentless pursuit for the perfect line.
For the second consecutive year, we've collaborated with Jamie to embark on a creative project unlike anything either of us had designed before. For over a year we worked together on every detail of this new design. Drawing inspiration from vintage frames, we added contrasting acetate to bring out something unique, symbolising pushing the boundaries and being different from the norm
"The first few collections we worked on together were a great starting point; I was able to familiarize myself with the line & stylize my favorites frames. After 2 seasons it gave me a clear direction for what I would want in a signature frame. Working with the OTIS team was an organic process & the product seemed to come together very naturally."
“After working on colour & style collaborations with OTIS for the past few years, it has been an amazing experience to design a signature frame,” says Jamie. “I believe the complimentary partnership definitely elevated the project & I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.”
"I think the key to creating timeless styles is to look to eras in the distant past that have stood the test of time rather than to our competitors. Once we determined the direction, we got to get into the details to really set the product apart. The balance of timeless inspiration & modern styling was the goal & I feel like we accomplished that."
Two totally original frames, inspiried by Jamie’s tendency to push boundaries outside of the norm and the raw, un-refined personality of skate culture. The two styles making up this range, Outsider X and Outsider Vintage, use contrasting colours and raw finishing techniques to pay tribute to the boundless and unrefined personality of Jamie’s skate culture.
Made with optically correct, scratch-resistant mineral glass lenses, they offer the clarity and focus Jamie demands of himself. A frame that takes the pursuit of the perfect line out of the box. This is The Outsider.
Made with optically correct, scratch-resistant mineral glass lenses, they offer the clarity and focus Jamie demands of himself. A frame that takes the pursuit of the perfect line out of the box. This is The Outsider.
