melple × Mr.OLDMAN The American Ringer Tee, Limited-edition pigment-dyed Black

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melple × Mr.OLDMAN The American Ringer Tee, Limited-edition

The brand name "melple" is a coined term derived from "mellow people."
It draws inspiration from the mellow, laid-back atmosphere of California and the people who lead rich lifestyles there. Influenced by this culture, the brand proposes a "Modern Vintage Style" fed back into its manufacturing. Rather than simply reproducing archives from the past, it interprets ever-changing cultures and styles in a uniquely "melple" way.
Please enjoy the relaxed, inimitable vibe that defines melple.

We have commissioned a Mr.OLDMAN-exclusive limited edition of melple’s popular American Ringer Tee. Starting with the khaki model introduced as a new color for 2026, we have applied a black pigment dye directly over the top. The result is an ink-black color that looks like it has been worn for years, yet the khaki hidden underneath gives it a mysterious, deep shade. With the uneven color and fading characteristic of pigment dyeing, it has an incredibly stylish, well-worn appearance.

The melple name tag on the left hem and the leather tag on the back have also been dyed in the process, creating a fantastic, moody aesthetic. This T-shirt perfectly encapsulates the Mr.OLDMAN style, resulting in a highly polished piece. This is a one-time-only limited release, so please consider getting yours early!

Featuring ringer-style cuffs and hem, this piece has an atmosphere that sits somewhere between a long-sleeve tee and a sweatshirt.
A new addition to "The American" series, reconstructed with the image of heavyweight T-shirts made in the USA during the 80s and early 90s.
The relaxed fit gives it presence even when worn on its own.
The fabric uses ultra-thick (10 count single) open-end yarn to recreate the distinctive, coarse texture of American T-shirts from that era.
Knitted with 22-gauge fabric instead of the standard 18-gauge, the densely knit jersey offers a reassuring sense of firmness and resilience.
Includes a washable leather "The American" patch on the back.
Features a triangular brand tab on the left hem. 

STAFF VOICE

Staff Comments

Ichimura / 175cm / 75kg

I’m wearing a size L for a nicely relaxed fit.

It’s been about five years since we last created a bespoke item with melple. We’ve taken their masterpiece—the American Ringer Tee, which many of you already own—and applied a black pigment dye. Unlike the standard production method, we intentionally dyed the khaki model as is, resulting in a very deep, rich color that looks like ink-black but with a subtle hint of khaki hidden inside. In natural light, it has a mysterious, atmospheric quality; it’s ink-black, yet somehow looks slightly greenish.

The name tags and leather tags were also intentionally dyed, resulting in a uniformly uneven black finish that feels truly like a Mr.OLDMAN piece.

The silhouette follows our usual design: a wider body and shorter length, and with the ribbed hem, it’s a long-sleeve tee that carries the rounded silhouette of a sweatshirt.

It looks fantastic worn on its own due to the excellent silhouette, and it’s also perfect as an inner layer under jackets during the autumn and winter seasons. It’s a piece you’ll reach for year-round—except during the height of summer—and I think it's one of melple's greatest items of the past few years.

This is a one-time limited release, so I really hope you’ll grab one.

Staff NATSUMI, 162cm tall

I wear a size M, and the fit is perfect.