MARGARET HOWELL | A New Collection That Captures the Essence of Spring Materials
MARGARET HOWELL
MEN’S COLLECTION STYLE BOOK SPRING SUMMER 2014
New Collection Captivating with Spring's Textures
For Spring/Summer 2014,Margaret Howellthe men's collection is largely characterized by its use of natural fabrics like cotton and linen, which evoke texture, all based on previous archive collections.
A shift from last year's Spring/Summer theme of "Light Feeling," the new approach refines the "dense textures" of materials, brought to the forefront, through design and silhouette.
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)Photographs by JAMANDFIX (STILL)
Tone-on-Tone Styling Exudes Fresh Transparency
This season's styling highlights the combination of short-length tops and wide-silhouette trousers, lending an elegant air to masculine looks. In terms of color, tone-on-tone, single-color compositions dominate, with gradients of grey and ecru (natural unbleached) forming the base, accented by "tobacco," an orange, and blue as key colors.
Focus on the First Look of the Spring/Summer Collection Runway
The collection's signature item this season is a hooded coat incorporating workwear details. While the basic styling color palette is tone-on-tone, blue shirts are also one of this season's base colors. Even a grey shirt offers a fresh take.
The hooded coat, with its slightly oversized silhouette and military feel, offers a relaxed drape while its tightly woven fabric adds a clean impression.
MODEL | Hooded coat ¥140,000, Shirt ¥27,000, Shorts ¥29,000, Shoes ¥79,000 (all Margaret Howell)
Right | Hooded coat ¥63,000, Shirt ¥27,000
100% Linen Knit to Wear Directly Against the Skin, Like a Shirt or Cut-and-Sewn
This 100% linen knit, meticulously crafted in a Scottish knit factory, is finished as a summer sweater with a crisp texture unique to linen that feels pleasant against bare skin. The authentic cable knit perfectly complements the liberating feel of spring and summer.
A key feature of this knit is its compact fit, with the cable knit exuding a sense of relaxation and pairing exceptionally well with shorts. The cable knit brings both elegance and a refreshing feel to your outfit.
MODEL | Knit ¥46,000, Shorts ¥29,000, Shoes ¥79,000 (Margaret Howell)
Knitwear Pairs Beautifully with the Season's Trending Wide Trousers
This season's latest highlight is the return of wide trousers to the collection after a long absence. Despite their heavyweight nature, they are crafted from a fine-textured material, achieving a clean look. A tone-on-tone white ensemble, fitting for the new spring, is also worth trying.
MODEL | Knit ¥46,000, Trousers ¥38,000, Bag ¥33,000, Shoes ¥79,000 (all Margaret Howell)
The knit on the right is a Guernsey sweater, considered the prototype of the fisherman's sweater, specially ordered from John Smedley. Its shoulder seams are designed to represent ropes, making it one of the most historic knits in Britain.
Each knit ¥33,000 (Margaret Howell)
Showcase an Innocent Aura with a Clean Collarless Shirt
This season's casual coordination from Margaret Howell features short-length, box-silhouette tops paired with tailored trousers, creating a fresh, casual ensemble.
The collarless shirt, making a long-awaited appearance on the runway this season, achieves a modern balance and aesthetic through its cut and fabric selection.
MODEL | Shirt ¥28,000, Trousers ¥36,000, Bag ¥33,000, Shoes ¥79,000 (all Margaret Howell)
*All prices are before tax (as of January 2014)
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