Tweed Jacket
An Icon of Autumn/Winter Materials, Reimagined as a Jacket

An indispensable item for Margaret Howell's autumn and winter collections, the Harris Tweed jacket is a must-have outerwear piece for serious warmth as winter approaches. For this season, as shown on the left in the photo below, simply pair it with your favorite shirt to enjoy the seasonal feel of the jacket's material.

As the season grows a little colder, switch to a camel knit for your inner layer. This Scottish-made knit, with its shallow V-neck inspired by military styles, looks great on its own and offers a perfect neckline that harmonizes beautifully with the jacket. The combination of black and camel is also very current.

Mackintosh Coat
A Hooded Coat Embodying Modern British Style

This coat, crafted from Mackintosh's signature crisp, rubberized cotton, is available in two colors: grey, a special order for Margaret Howell as worn by the model, and navy. As seen on the right in the photo above, pair it with a grey checked shirt and a crew neck knit for a pure British style that captures the essence of autumn and winter.

The Mackintosh coat features a modern silhouette with a hooded design that adds versatility, offering a more fitted feel than the original. The flat pockets are a subtle accent. For a more refined look, layer it over a tweed jacket with a white shirt peeking out. This classic coordination looks effortlessly smart.

A Lineup That Evokes Color Even with Limited Tones

──What were your impressions of Margaret Howell when coordinating this collection?

Looking at the runway looks, the overall impression is one of limited colors, predominantly monochrome. However, this Autumn/Winter season sees a resurgence of black, with monochrome styles leading the way, and brown as a key color. Margaret Howell's collection feels very much in sync with current trends.

Margaret Howell's autumn and winter collections are always in dark tones. This season, within the characteristically British dark, tone-on-tone palette, colors like beige, camel, and off-white are effectively used as accent colors. I believe this allowed us to create a lineup that evokes color even with a limited palette, as seen in today's model shots.

Styling That Emphasizes Wearability

──With a focus on dark tones, doesn't it risk becoming monotonous?

Indeed. However, by varying the shades within the same tones, incorporating patterns, or creating contrast through fabric textures, one can enjoy the subtle nuances of dark color combinations. This is where the unique appeal of dark palettes lies.

For example, the Mackintosh hooded coat, a signature outerwear piece for Margaret Howell this season, has a smooth texture. We've paired it with a brushed, monochrome check for the inner layer and chunky boots for the feet. Alternatively, with the subtly patterned tweed windowpane jacket, we've used completely black twill bottoms to create a sharp contrast. We build our styling by creating variations through fabric contrast, color depth contrast, and silhouette – the 'sum total' of these elements.



──You always try on everything when you're styling, don't you?

It takes time, but I consider how items interact with each other when creating a style, so the feeling of wearing them is important. Runway looks are often very simple, so for shoots like this, I style them with the idea of how they can be worn in real life.

Proposing Authentic Coordination

──What do you find interesting, or challenging, about styling for men?

For men's styling today, I'm careful not to focus solely on fashion. While the desire to dress up is certainly valid, I aim for a realistic approach to fashion, considering factors like the day's weather, the occasion, and the situation, to ensure the resulting style is authentic.

There are too many styling considerations to list them all, but I pay close attention to details that are important precisely because they are hidden, such as belts and socks.

──What are your thoughts on today's model shoot?

I was concerned that the limited color palette might make the styling look monotonous, but I felt that the model Corentin's expressiveness and the photographer TA KA Mayumi's ability to capture key moments with subtle yet impactful shots were excellent. I hope this provides inspiration for everyone's autumn and winter wardrobes.


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The Largest Shop Within a Commercial Facility Opens

The "MARGARET HOWELL SHOP & CAFE Futako Tamagawa" is based on the store design of the Japanese flagship store, "Jingumae," and spans a spacious 73 tsubo (approx. 241 sqm). The open, single-floor layout without partitions or steps creates a "street-level store" atmosphere and a sense of comfort.

In addition to a comprehensive selection of fashion items, fitting for Futako Tamagawa's many families, the store also offers an extensive range of household goods, including furniture specially ordered and reissued from "Ercol" and "Anglepoise" lamps, familiar to fans, as well as enamel containers in collaboration with Noda Horo and Sori Yanagi cutlery. It's also a pleasure to be able to purchase the cutlery used in the cafe on-site. The cafe itself features different tables and chairs than the Jingumae store, and these are also available for purchase.

A Cafe Featuring a First-Ever Deli Counter

The cafe, the third in Japan after Jingumae and Osaka, follows the "modern British style" based on the Jingumae store. It offers 40 seats in a space that is bathed in sunlight on clear days.

The cafe, which features a deli counter for the first time, offers food and drinks that blend British traditional cuisine with French and Italian influences, a popular concept at the Jingumae store. The "Vegetable Pastie," a popular lunch menu item, is a common pie dish in Britain, made with slowly sautéed vegetables, simmered, and encased in pastry – a healthy seasonal dish. It's available as part of the "Lunch Set" (with soup and drink, ¥1300).

Lunch set menus such as "Chicken Sandwich" and "Bacon Sandwich" (¥1200) are also available, along with a "Children's Lunch" (¥750).

Champagne and Wine of High Quality to Complement Cafe Fare

Given the location in Futako Tamagawa, in addition to the newly added children's menu, the selection of champagne and wine has been expanded to allow for leisurely dinners. We offer a list of high-value options rarely seen in typical cafes, including authentic champagne (pictured: "Charles Orban") available by the bottle for ¥6500, red wine (organic wine from the Rhône region of France) for ¥3500, and white wine (Chardonnay from Burgundy, France) for ¥6000.




The cafe also offers sweets and, for the first time, a "TAKEAWAY" service for deli items. There's even a dedicated "TAKE AWAY LUNCH BOX," perfect for lunch or for taking along on a stroll along the Tama River.