# Utilitarian Accessory Collections Maharishi's New Capsule is Minimalist and Made of Cotton By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utilitarian-accessory References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/maharishi-accessories-japanese-stand-cotton) & [maharishistore](https://www.maharishistore.com/https://www.maharishistore.com/collections/man/form-follows-function) London-based brand maharishi's latest utilitarian accessory line boasts comfort, style and high-quality materials. The Spring/Summer 2018 capsule is produced with premium Japanese Stand Cotton that gives the product a rough and rigid look, which is reminiscent of military-style wear. While the fabric is durable and tough, ensuring practicality on-the-go and during travel, the material softens over time and ages extremely well. This property allows the pieces of the utilitarian accessory line to assume a unique look without losing their fashion-forward and militant aesthetic. The maharishi Spring/Summer 2018 capsule consists of a variety of products, including travel-friendly pouches, tote bags and chic waist bags. The color palette is kept relatively minimalist with black and khaki colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Utilitarian Fashion:** Developing high-quality and durable fashion accessories with minimalist and militaristic aesthetics. - **Slow Fashion:** Promoting the idea of fashion as an investment, made with premium and sustainable materials that age well over time. - **Gender-neutral Designs:** Creating practical and functional accessories that appeal to a variety of gender identities and lifestyles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Textiles:** Exploring the production and use of premium and sustainable materials for fashion accessories with a military-inspired aesthetic. - **Travel and Tourism:** Incorporating practical and functional design into travel accessories to meet the needs of modern travelers. - **Retail and Ecommerce:** Developing online and offline retail experiences that prioritize quality, durability, and practicality in fashion accessories for a minimalist, militaristic aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Militaristic Winter-Ready Bag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malice-bags.md) - [Urban Explorer-Centric Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topologie-1.md) - [Layered Utility Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphpaper-yoke.md) - [Utility-Inspired Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khakis.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md) - [Practical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-design.md) - [Urban Technical Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champion-black-edition-fw25.md) - [Utility Capsule Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-legacy-work-shop-x-goldwin.md) - [Urban Utility Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp-company-x-beams.md)