Orbis

Roman Empire

The story of Orbis

Created in the 1st century BCE, Agrippa’s map aimed to consolidate the geographical knowledge of the Roman world into a single vision. Based on Roman roads, trade routes, and military explorations, it illustrated important cities, distances, and regions across the empire. Displayed publicly in Rome, the map reflected the Roman belief that knowledge and geography were essential to understanding the world around them.

The story behind the Orbis Piece

On the back print of the hoodie, an approximate depiction of Agrippa's map is shown. With a closer look, one can recognise the three continents—Asia (above), Europe (bottom left), and Africa (bottom right). The existence of other continents was yet unknown to the Romans. Just as Agrippa's map was a blend of exploration, knowledge, and power, our clothing aims to evoke a sense of adventure, discovery, and connectivity in those who wear it.

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