Maharishi AW16 Post Geographic Devotional Uniform Habits: Part II

art I of the collection took inspiration from clothing worn by devotees within religious orders around the world. Part II explores beyond citing subcultures that share devotional and ritualistic observances, a uniform, a moral code, and set of beliefs between members. Take for example a military platoon, gang, crew, or tribe all operate as discrete subcultures within civil society. They issue uniforms, create insignia, and assign rank. Insignia and badging are a dominant theme of this season, with silhouettes taking reference from those worn by gang or crew members. Details such as badging, characteristic raw edges, and rough cut finishing further solidify the lineage across military, gang, or crew uniform, and the collection. Rocker banners and badges adorn garments and are incorporated into their seam structures. Many have been left blank for a sense of ambiguity, allowing the wearer devotion to their own cause. Their placement however takes inspiration from military, biker, and streetwear applic