The capsule looks to the Yōkai folklore of western Japan, highlighting the bovine-headed demon known as the Ushi-Oni.

Inspired by the famed watch Marlon Brando’s ‘Colonel Kurtz’ character wore in Apocalypse Now.

A sonic care package to escape reality during these dark days. Mixed by Lil C, sounds curated by Lil C and rLr.

Referencing WWII Sukajan jackets – a classic souvenir of the wondering soldier – the Ascending Dragon embroideries take inspiration from the traditional designs of New Mexican Chimayo woven textiles, as well as other South American artworks. Variations of the embroidery are detailed across Original Snopants, Souvenir Jackets, Ballistic Vests and Silk Shirts. Fabrics include a vegetable dyed eco twill made in Japan from recovered cotton waste, as well as an eco-conscious blend of cotton and lyocell – where sustainable wood pulp is transformed into cellulosic fibres whilst also recycling the water used in the process. maharishi interprets the dragon as representing man’s spiritual quest for wisdom. A mythological creature, the dragon takes the form of a snake or serpent with wings. The snake, with its entire body bound to the Earth, is most symbolic of man on Earth. Once that serpent is given wings, it comes to represent man in flight on his spiritual quest.

Through the modification of MA-1 bombers, utility vests and M65 cargo pants, garments experiment with the ways in which military uniforms – designed to avoid any individualism – are customised and humanised by indigenous peoples.

Artworks pay respect to the Montagnard mountain tribes of the Vietnamese Highlands, and their Story Cloths artworks – intricate tapestries that depict the violent events inflicted upon the Hmong people during the Vietnam War.

For AW20 maharishi updates the Tabi boot with 3M reflective branding inspired by the geometric weaving patterns of vintage Chimayo blankets.

AW20 sees the introduction of DPM: Mamushi – a two-layer disruptive pattern inspired by the camouflage commonly worn by South Korean high school students who received military training during the 1970s–1990s.

The latest feature takes maharishi to the English South Coast, highlighting this season’s technical and performance styles.

maharishi enlists Fracap for a bespoke iteration of the M120 hiking boot, hand-crafted in Italian leather with maha olive suede detailing and debossed MILTYPE branding.

Combining conventional military textiles with patterned cloths inspired by vintage Kilim handwoven rugs and East African Shuka robes.

Exploring the customisation and decoration of military uniform following the forced conscription of tribal and indigenous peoples.