# Monk-Inspired Menswear The New Maharishi Clothing Collection Draws from Tibet's Buddhist Lifestyle By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-10-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maharishi-clothing References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/10/maharishi-new-season-collection-tibetan-monks) & [maharishistore](https://www.maharishistore.com/browse/?landing) maharishi clothing, a label that's based in London, England, expanded on its offerings with a selection that considers the lifestyle of the Buddhist monks in Tibet. In order to do this, it supplies loose-fitting garments with a camouflage print that's made to symbolize the pacifist lifestyle that they take on. Therefore, instead of using the traditional military-inspired print, maharishi clothing imbues the fabric with imagery of bonsai trees and clouds. In addition to this, it swaps out the different hues of green for red and black, which is finished off with textured dragon designs on some of the jackets. Looking to ensure more variety, maharishi clothing makes each of the pieces in the small collection reversible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Monk-inspired Menswear:** Fashion labels are taking cues from Buddhist monks in Tibet to create clothing collections. - **Camouflage Print Replacement:** The traditional military-inspired camouflage print is being replaced with more peaceful and nature-inspired patterns. - **Reversible Clothing:** More clothing brands are making reversible pieces for added versatility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry is incorporating new design elements based on the lifestyles of different cultures. - **Textile:** The textile industry can explore innovative fabric designs that incorporate pacifist and nature-inspired patterns. - **Retail:** Retailers can offer more reversible clothing options to cater to consumers who want versatile and sustainable pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Monk Workwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozism-collection.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [Luxury Bohemian Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiger-and-the-monkey.md) - [Militaristic Winter-Ready Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malice-bags.md) - [Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arsenal-football-club-and-maharishi.md) - [Military Grade-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogami-terra.md) - [Zen Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikkyu.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-chow1.md) - [Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25.md)