26 FASHION
KOLLISION K
OURSE
Kallusive kreate unique, individual pieces Their hipper than hip-hop pieces are
for individual people. Stripping back the perfected through the removal of the blocks
layers, they find art in everything, from the that constrict creativity, clearing the path
b-boy to the boy racer, artist and art form to the potential of the inner genius. Might
are venerated above all. Kallusive Clothing sound like some hippy crap to you, but these
reaches out to everyone, in their mission guys sure know how to roll out threads. Vivid
to spread love and happiness, they aim to reds and bright whites rock out to shock the
break down boundaries the globe over. In a fogeys as they jostle for space against jolts of
kind of Pay It Forward sense, they pass on blue just waiting for when summer hits.
the goodness that was given to them from
their greatest influences and life’s lessons, “Leave your mark.” Is their motto, and they
embodying change and triumph in their invite you to join them on the journey.
quest to be the best.
www.kallusive.com
MAHA MASH UP
Maharishi is simply unequalled in attention to detail and
dedication to design. Influential and pioneering, they lead where
others follow. One of Kmag’s fave brands of all time, the London-
based brand have stores in Covent Garden and Soho. Not so much
shops, as complete retail experiences, you can immerse yourself
in an environment where everything from custom camo speakers
to Andy Warhol collaborated banana beanbags are on offer.
Its inception in ’94 was something of a landmark for British
fashion, the exclusive experimental garments and goodies
available from Maharishi focus on a military bearing. Tough
wearing, hard-living threads are sourced from the international
military and industrial surplus suppliers, often recycling workwear
to create original and long lasting items.
CHEESY MEAT
Creative director Hardy Blechman founded the company on
the ethos of respect for nature and the utilization of the latest
technology. This is why you’ll find designs like the feather-down
Sailing closer to the wind than (Captain) Cheese, says, “when the Police seize shirts DPM – that’s Disruptive Pattern Material, the idea of bringing
Jack Sparrow on a rum mission, the creative off the rack for their sheer offensiveness you Camouflage back to its natural roots – nestled alongside
directors behind MeatandCheese seem know you’re doing something exciting.” the advanced military materials of articles like the Schoeller
to spend most of their time down the pub Nanosphere Mahapad Jacket.
deciding how best to piss off corporate Featured here are the future fucking classics,
businesses the next day. (sorry, bit of a sympathy outburst there) the Collaborations with some of the most talented and respected
Jay and Silent Bob steez of Holy ballsack international artists are de rigueur. Futura 2000, of U.N.K.L.E.
Chances are if you’ve seen a tee shirt Smokes and the more subtle shitbag artwork fame and New York’s infamous graffiti legend, Kaws,
that made you snort your McFlurry out attraction of Touretti twatface Spaghetti. mean that Maharishi dominates the game season on season.
of your nose, these guys made it. Inanely Ahem. Wanker! ‘Scuse I vicar...
inappropriate designs include the seminal A couple of the finer pieces are featured here, like the Skulls
‘Panda Burgers’, a now legendary rip off of Available from Route One, River Island embroidered Hoody and Cuban Lizard Reversible Sweat. For the
the Michelin man, with his cock out, and the and a handful of blessed independents. full range of Maharishi clothing, collectibles and accessories, get
recently banned, but aptly named ‘Jamirocunt” MeatandCheese classics can also be found online, or dive into their experiential stores to absorb some good
on eBay, one of the few places they haven’t vibrations and aural excitations.
Funnily enough, the lowbrow designers have been banned from yet...
had their fair share of ticking offs for their www.emaharishi.com
‘alcohol-fuelled’ designs, but as founder, Nick www.meatandcheese.co.uk www.dpmhi.com
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