MARGARET HOWELL | Styling Commentary by Keita Izuka

MARGARET HOWELL | Margaret Howell

Monotone Coordination for Early Summer Enjoyment

Styling Commentary by Keita Izuka

Margaret HowellKeita Izuka, a stylist, curated the looks for Margaret Howell's early to mid-summer collection. "It's a brand with an enduring sense of refinement that complements one's lifestyle," he says. "The way it looks different on each person is also a major appeal."

Model Photographs by KONAMI Jiro (MODEL)Still Photographs by JAMANDFIX (STILL LIFE)Styling by IZUKA KeitaHair & Makeup by ReinaModeled by LEWIS (EXILES)Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)SHILO STUDIO GOTENYAMA (http://shilostudio.com/)

A Poised and Present Male Image

Margaret Howell consistently offers a timeless standard, a well-established brand identity, yet it also captures the contemporary mood. I always appreciate the "poised and present male image" it projects.

The brand's unwavering consistency is its greatest strength. It has a timeless quality, like a protagonist in a novel. The appeal lies in its ability to convey a sense of deep understanding and comfort, rather than overt display, making the clothes feel like a natural extension of the wearer.

When putting together this season's looks, I felt the volume of the silhouettes in the tops and shorts. I've been enjoying a looser, more relaxed fit recently, so it perfectly matched my mood and made styling a pleasure.

Monotone and Color Coordination

Previously, Margaret Howell evoked an image of urban sophistication with earth tones like navy, beige, mustard, and brown. This season, however, the collection introduces a proposal for wearing linen in monotone.

For instance, a combination of a shirt and shorts, but with a long-sleeved shirt and black bottoms. It's a proposal for a sophisticated, adult monotone style that leans more urban and less casual.