The group's colonial-style uniforms have been replaced with new, trendier ones from Ally Capellino, a fashion designer, and much of the old imperial stuffiness is gone.

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She modifies the uniforms at home with gold thread trimmings and a badge with the group's name.

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After a while, we reached a group of eight workers in cotton shoes, hard hats, and military-surplus uniforms.

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