Wear it Your Way - Omar+

Omar+ carries himself with a quiet confidence, the kind that comes from knowing exactly where you are headed, even if the journey is still unfolding. His reference points are deliberate. The Canadian artist Party Next Door was a spark early on, not just for the music, but for the self sufficiency. The fact that he could produce, write and perform his own work set a blueprint for how Omar+ wanted to build his own career. It was not about chasing trends; it was about mastering his craft end to end.

That focus has extended beyond sound. “So many different things inspire me, so many different artists and designers,” he says. He talks about collecting influences like stamps, picking them up from every city, every trip, every conversation. Fashion, for him, is an evolving language, shaped by movement and exposure. “I like seeing the way people dress in different cities and countries,” he adds, and over the last few years, those impressions have merged into what now feels like his own style. It is not fixed, but it is distinct.

There is a nostalgia in his story, too. His dad’s collection of Lyle & Scott polo shirts made its way into his wardrobe, a simple hand-me-down that became something more. “A polo shirt is such a staple piece, especially in the UK,” he says. He wears them not as a trend but as a thread of continuity, a link between past and present. “In summer, a nice bright polo shirt always goes a long way.” It is a sentiment that perfectly bridges his heritage with his modern perspective.

Musically, Omar+ is in a good place. “I’m really happy with the music I’m making now,” he says, the words steady but with a spark that suggests he is nowhere near done. Live shows have become a highlight, a chance to test that balance between studio precision and raw crowd energy. It is in those moments, under lights, surrounded by people connecting with his work, that the route he is on feels most real.

In the studio, the process is hands-on. He is building tracks that carry his fingerprints in every layer, ensuring the production matches the emotion he is trying to convey. In fashion, the approach is similar, mixing influences, adding personal history and creating something recognisable as his own. Whether it is a beat or a fit, Omar+ is building an identity that is both flexible and grounded.

He is not rushing to a finish line. The goal is growth, the kind that does not compromise. From the first spark of inspiration to the clothes he pulls on in the morning, Omar+ is curating a world that is fully his. Right now, he is exactly where he needs to be, but he is already looking for the next step.