Palladium + Maharishi

Maharishi have released their Summer 2011 look book, showcasing a collection entitled ‘Theatre of War’ which takes inspiration from 1940’s North African desert military.  While highlighting military inspired staples along with some more elaborate pieces, the look book also gives a sneak peek at some interesting collaborative projects with heritage boot brand Palladium.

Palladium made boots in 1947 for the French Foreign Legion, who fought in the deserts of North Africa, making for a logical partnership between the two brands.  While all models in the Maharishi lookbook wear Palladium boots, a unique item in the collection is the ‘Palladium Compatible’ Fixed Custom Snopants.

These pants have been designed to be the perfect length and fit to complement Palladium’s signature ‘Baggy’ boot.  The custom Snopants finish high on the ankle and can attach to the boot via Palladium popstuds on the inside ankle of the pant.  Plans are also underway for the two brands to create a co-branded boot for Summer 2011 - so keep your eyes PEELED.

Here are some more shots of Marharishi Summer 2011 collection, complemented perfectly by Palladium.

About Maharishi:
Maharishi literally translated means great seer, started in 1994 with the vision to create environmentally sound, fair-trade produced, long-lasting, high-quality, utilitarian clothing. The collection has always included hemp and natural fibers, organic cottons and recycled military clothing. In 2004, Hardy Blechman, founder and creative director of Maharishi published DPM Disruptive Pattern Material, a 944-page encyclopedia of camouflage, which documents his theory to detach camouflage from its military associations and promote its natural roots and artistic influences. All production facilities are SA8000 and ISO9001 compliant.

About Palladium:
Palladium was founded in 1920 to make aircraft tires for the aviation industry.  In 1947, after the end of WWII saw demand for tires dry up, Palladium put their canvas and rubber expertise to use by making boots that were as hard wearing as their tires. Palladium became a boot company and then outfitters of the legendary French Foreign Legion with their classic canvas Pampa boot. Over 60 years later, the timeless design of Palladium’s signature Pampa boot is as relevant as ever and available once again for exploring urban terrain.

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