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MARGARET HOWELL | The Latest Men's Collection, Featuring the Noteworthy "RUST" Color

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February 5, 2015

MARGARET HOWELL | The Latest Men's Collection, Featuring the Noteworthy "RUST" Color

Archive Meets Modern: This Autumn/Winter Season

The Latest Collection in "RUST"

Drawing from designs that have shone throughout the long history of menswear,MARGARET HOWELLa wardrobe built with a modern interpretation. This latest Autumn/Winter collection revisits the archive and imbues it with the spirit of 2012, adding a contemporary feel.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Photographs by JAMANDFIX

Toru Ukon of HUGE Magazine Discusses New Trends in Menswear

MARGARET HOWELL SPECIAL INTERVIEW AW 2012
Toru Ukon of HUGE Magazine Discusses New Trends in Menswear

Kodansha's HUGE magazine celebrated its 9th anniversary with the October issue, released on August 24th. The sensational renewal of the February issue earlier this year is still fresh in our minds. We spoke with Toru Ukon, the director of this popular fashion magazine, about current menswear trends.

Transition to Autumn Style with the Latest Outerwear

MARGARET HOWELL AUTUMN WINTER 2012 RECOMMENDED
Transition to Autumn Style with the Latest Outerwear

Margaret Howell's new men's outerwear combines rugged, masculine designs perfect for autumn with a focus on comfort. These pieces, rooted in the tradition of menswear yet featuring contemporary silhouettes and refined details, will serve as evolving daily wear, proving invaluable from now through spring. The collection also includes outerwear that balances functionality and design, ideal for layering, making it impossible to look away.

Stylist Taichi Sumimura on the New Rules for Enjoying Dress and Casual Wear

MARGARET HOWELL x FOX BROTHERS SPECIAL INTERVIEW
Stylist Taichi Sumimura on the New Rules for Enjoying Dress and Casual Wear

Stylist Taichi Sumimura proposed coordinating outfits by utilizing either the jacket or trousers from Margaret Howell x Fox Brothers sets to "dress down" or "casual up." He commented, "This season's suit sets are perfect for business needs and can also serve as a finishing piece for casual outfits, making them a highly valuable addition to any wardrobe."

Autumn 2012: Dress-Up Styles with Fox Brothers

MARGARET HOWELL x FOX BROTHERS STYLE BOOK
Autumn 2012: Dress-Up Styles with Fox Brothers

Enjoying the substantial fabrics of autumn with a light feel and comfortable fit──This season's jackets and trousers from Margaret Howell, crafted from Fox Brothers fabric with an updated silhouette, are noteworthy. As tailoring gains prominence this autumn/winter, pay attention to the four exclusive fabrics specially ordered by Margaret Howell.

Hiroshi Morioka on "What Makes Clothes Last Forever"

MARGARET HOWELL MEN’S 2012AUTUMN WINTER RECOMMENDED STYLE
Hiroshi Morioka on "What Makes Clothes Last Forever"

Fashion director and stylist Hiroshi Morioka, who published his second book, "Otoko no Kyujitsu: Kikonareshi Houteishiki" (Kodansha), in May, states, "What's important in men's fashion today is the ability to love brands that imbue their creations with philosophy. In that sense, Margaret Howell offers clothing with substance and a brand with integrity." He discusses the current state of menswear through the lens of Margaret Howell's clothing.

MARGARET HOWELL | Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection 01

MARGARET HOWELL MEN’S 2012AUTUMN WINTER RECOMMENDED STYLE
New Autumn Colors: A Rich Season of Fresh Coordination

This season's particular focus is on "tailoring." The main styling involves updated silhouettes in jackets paired with tapered trousers featuring pleats. The key colors range from light to charcoal grey, along with khaki, olive, and navy. The addition of "rust" (reddish-brown) as an accent adds a fresh appeal.