MARGARET HOWELL | Spring/Summer 2012 Men's Collection: Latest Coordinates
MARGARET HOWELL
MARGARET HOWELL | 2012 Spring/Summer Men's Collection: Latest Looks & Top Picks
A New Modern Feeling for Spring
An archive is a collection of records or documents that are organized and preserved. For Margaret Howell's Spring/Summer 2012 collection, this concept of 'archive' inspiration, which has been ongoing for several seasons, is more strongly emphasized.
It's refreshing to see the brand drawing from its archives for its signature tailoring elements, then reinterpreting them with a contemporary, casual feel. While 'fashion trends' can be fleeting, Margaret Howell's ability to reinterpret these elements—not as mere copies, revivals, or passing fads, but as a unique, new style—brings a breath of modern sensibility.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Photographs by OHMORI Sunao (TABLEROCK. STUDIO)
Note the jacket's boxy silhouette and the grey & blue color palette!
Margaret Howell Men's 2012 Spring/Summer collection offers a particularly fresh balance of new silhouettes and styling. The key look this season features a short, boxy jacket paired with tapered trousers. The color palette is dominated by gradients of grey—including grey, warm grey, and stone—accented with blue, coloring the new season.
Jacket ¥66,150 (Margaret Howell)
The double-breasted jacket
is a key item of the collection
Inspired by double-breasted work jackets from the archives, this short, boxy silhouette jacket is refreshingly styled like a blazer. Paired with this season's other key item, a self-fabric tie shirt, and cropped trousers, it embodies the latest modern feeling.
Jacket ¥61,950 (Margaret Howell)
Classic yet new
linen jacket
Another key item this season is the linen herringbone jacket. While retaining the crispness characteristic of linen, its worn-in texture and original herringbone pattern create a distinctive look. The balance between the shorter shirt length and the cropped trousers is perfectly contemporary.
Trench coat ¥49,350 (MHL.)
A vintage feel, refreshingly new
MHL. trench coat
Crafted from high-density twill and inspired by vintage military trench coats, this latest coat is available in two styles. The fabric comes in a light khaki (pictured) and a deep navy, with beige buttons providing a subtle accent.
Gingham shirts ¥24,150 each; Blue shirt ¥27,300 (all Margaret Howell)
Creating a relaxed feel
with self-fabric ties
The self-fabric ties, a unique interpretation of tailoring elements, are noteworthy. Unlike tailored neckties, these are casually constructed, allowing for a relaxed atmosphere when paired with shirts of the same fabric. Enjoy exploring various styling possibilities with these ties.
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