Maharishi delivers anatomic utility with artist Aitor Throup
The Spring/Summer 2027 collection transforms military influence into living sculpture
Maharishi has long stood at the forefront of militant fashion, refining its signature aesthetic since its founding in 1994. Built on a philosophy of pacifist military design, the London-based label has consistently transformed upcycled surplus into purposeful, environmentally conscious garments, balancing utility with a deep respect for nature.
For Spring/Summer 2027, founder Hardy Blechman pushes this design language further through a collaboration with Argentinian-British artist and creative director Aitor Throup. Dubbed “Anatomy of Peace”, the partnership marks a meeting of two distinct yet complementary systems, blending Maharishi’s narrative-driven approach with Throup’s sculptural and anatomical designs.
“Maharishi has always been a symbol of integrity in menswear for me,” says Throup. “Having spent the last 10 years refining my own design language and archetypal details, it’s been incredibly rewarding to combine my own vision and archetypal features with Maharishi’s”.
At the collection’s core is Maharishi’s bridging of East and West and function and imagination. Throup amplifies this with sculptural silhouettes and voluminous proportions.
Key pieces include reworked kimono-style military jackets and hakama trousers, reimagined through Throup’s precise, body-conscious construction. Layered camouflage motifs run throughout the collection, reinforcing Maharishi’s heritage while evolving it into something more abstract and sculptural.
“When two distinct design systems collide, the goal isn’t compromise but evolution,” says Blechman. By combining Aitor’s sculptural precision with Maharishi’s narrative approach, we’ve created a shared visual language that feels both familiar and entirely new”.
The collaboration also introduces the “Anatomy of Peace” motif, a visual symbol that reflects the shared ethos of both designers. It underscores Maharishi’s ongoing mission to reinterpret military codes through a pacifist lens, now expanded by Throup’s exploration of duality and human form.
Of course, the real standout is the glossy “bunny boots,” inspired by military-issued extreme cold-weather footwear and reimagined with a rounded, almost sculptural finish that underscores the collection’s futuristic edge.
The result is a series of extreme silhouettes that feel both protective and expressive, echoing the duo’s long-standing interest in clothing as a form of armour.