MARGARET HOWELL | "MHL. COMMUNITY MART VOL.2" Held to Connect with the Community
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January 30, 2015

MARGARET HOWELL | "MHL. COMMUNITY MART VOL.2" Held to Connect with the Community


Attendees from last autumn's inaugural event eagerly awaited its return!


"MHL. COMMUNITY MART VOL.2" is set to be held



MARGARET HOWELLits casual line, "MHL.," at the center, creating a space for friends to gather and spark new ideas.Held at the Dictionary Club in Shibuya,"MHL. COMMUNITY MART"which ran from October 27 to November 4 last year. Following the success of the first event, "MHL. COMMUNITY MART VOL.2" will take place from March 20 (Wednesday) to March 30 (Saturday) at the Dictionary Club.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)





A wealth of engaging activities for everyone to enjoy!



The "MHL. COMMUNITY MART," a new initiative embodying the MHL. worldview, fostered a sense of community and shared enjoyment among visitors, exhibitors, and participants alike. It garnered numerous comments, such as "A uniquely comfortable atmosphere prevailed," "We enjoyed the sense of unity with our customers," "We felt a variety of connections," and "We encountered a new community in a novel space."

The second iteration, "MHL. COMMUNITY MART VOL.2," will again bring together brands, people, and items connected through MHL.'s touchpoints and initiatives, co-creating the "COMMUNITY MART" with friends.

<PRODUCT & FURNITURE>
MARGARET HOWELL HOUSEHOLDGOODS & FOUND OBJECT
Featuring a selection of items from Margaret Howell's line of household goods, furniture, and products.
Found MUJI
Presenting a curated collection of daily necessities from "Found MUJI," selected from around the world, focusing on items that have been popular since its opening.
PAPIER LABO.
The shop specializing in paper and paper-related products, "Papier Labo," will be present. Alongside their staple notebooks and postcards, their meticulously crafted products, including new pen trays and letter sets, are noteworthy.
Playmountain
A temporary branch of Playmountain will be featured.

<FASHION>
MHL.+FOR CHILDREN
Showcasing MHL.'s womenswear, menswear, and children's collections, forming the core of this mart.
BEAUTY&YOUTH UNITED ARROWS
Featuring items that align with the MHL. aesthetic, with a focus on exclusive MHL. x B&Y collaborations.
URBAN RESEARCH
In addition to items selected by the boutique "URBAN RESEARCH," numerous T-shirts from the "ROCKIN’ ARROW T-SHIRT" charity project for the Great East Japan Earthquake, supported by Mr. Shigekazu Kuwahara, will be available. "URBAN RESEARCH DOORS" will propose lifestyle goods such as ceramics, centered around the theme of "Comfortable Living Today."
nanamica
Offering key pieces that represent the original brand "nanamica."
CA4LA
A special selection of hats, inspired by the world of "MHL. COMMUNITY MART."
BRIEFING
Featuring the brand's signature series made with ballistic nylon.
Alden
Showcasing "Alden's" past archives, alongside original "PEGMAN" items and products from the long-established German leather goods brand "KREIS."
B印 YOSHIDA
Offering special items typically available only at the Daikanyama and Narita Airport stores.
kodomo BEAMS
A curated selection of recommended items from "kodomo BEAMS," focusing on accessories. This space offers enjoyment not only for children but for adults as well.
kamawanu
Featuring tenugui (hand towels) dyed using the traditional Chusen technique, known for developing a unique texture with use.
TATAMI
Characterized by its uniquely developed footbed based on anatomical principles, "TATAMI" will present its classic products.
OLIVER PEOPLES / MOSCOT / SALT
Presenting three eyewear brands originating from the United States. Items reflecting the distinct atmosphere of each region will be featured.
new balance
Featuring items from the Spring/Summer 2013 collection, including a selection from the MADE IN USA line. Women's sizes will also be available.



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Don't miss the schedule of workshops and live performances!



<CAFE>
MARGARET HOWELL CAFE
Offering sweets and original teas from the world's only "MARGARET HOWELL CAFÉ."
PADDLERS COFFEE
Serving "Stumptown Coffee Roasters" coffee, a representative roaster from Portland, prepared via French press, with limited edition coffee merchandise also available.
LIFE / LIFE SON
Participating with the MOUNTAIN PACK SERIES and a limited-edition special lunch box. They will also offer bread from Tarui Bakery, LIFE's popular tomato-stewed vegetables and olives, and original olive oil. Additionally, products from the "LIFE WORK PRODUCTS" kitchenware series will be available.
LONG TRACK FOODS
Featuring food and miscellaneous goods from their Kamakura shop, with special events planned during the period. Under the banner "LONG TRACK FOODS -THE JAR SHOP-," they will primarily sell products in glass jars from the American company Ball (pickles, cookies, granola, Asian sauces, basil paste, etc.). Tastings of flavored oils from their "Jarred Project," held monthly at their Kamakura store, are also planned.
GOODNEIGHBOR’S FINEFOODS
Introducing a food label produced by Landscape Products.

<STORES&GREEN>
BIOTOP NURSERIES × mondoverde
Proposing a new "BOTANICAL LIFE" with plants centered around the concept of "urban gardening," alongside the debut of original botanical items.
SWIMSUIT DEPARTMENT
Offering a wide range of lifestyle goods and vintage items recently sourced from the West Coast of the United States.
JANTIQUES
Featuring a diverse collection of menswear, womenswear, miscellaneous goods, and furniture, curated with a unique perspective.

<BOOKS>
UTRECHT
Selecting books relevant to each category across all sections of the MHL. COMMUNITY MART.

<PHOTOGRAPH>
TAKASHI KUMAGAI
Exhibiting and selling photographs by Takashi Kumagai in various spaces throughout the venue. The selection is curated to create a cohesive photo exhibition as one navigates the space.

<ROCKIN’ ARROW T-SHIRT>
In response to a request from Mr. Gregory Rude (video creator and one of the founders of "TOMATO"), who supports the Great East Japan Earthquake recovery charity "ROCKIN’ ARROW T-SHIRT" led by Mr. Shigekazu Kuwahara, Margaret Howell herself has designed a T-shirt with "ROCKIN’ ARROW" as the keyword, which will be sold at this Mart. Twenty percent of the proceeds from this T-shirt will be donated to the "LOVE PROJECT," a charity activity conducted by Mr. Gregory Rude in the Tohoku region.

<Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week TOKYO 2013-14 A/W>
This MART is participating as an official event in theMercedes-BenzFashion Week TOKYO 2013-14 Autumn/Winter, organized by the Japan Fashion Week Organization.

<WORKSHOP & MUSIC>
Multiple workshops and live performances are scheduled throughout the period, divided into three sessions (morning, afternoon, evening).



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"MHL. COMMUNITY MART VOL.2"
Period: March 20 (Wed, holiday) - March 30 (Sat), 2013
Venue: Dictionary Club
1-2-5 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3463-3475
Hours: 11:00 - 20:00
Open daily during the event period