Monday 22 February 2010

breton stripe hero 4 - margaret howell



I have long been in love with Howell's clean and cool aesthetic. She started designing after finding a vintage man's shirt with a perfect fit, so she took it apart and followed its construction to make a new one. She makes clothes that endure, both in terms of quality and style.

Her s/s 10 collection is nothing new, I suppose, but it is all so simple, beautifully made and practical that I want to wear every last bit of it. Love the straw boater, the tan belts around the waist, the crisp cotton shorts and skirts, the socks'n'sandals faux-pas, the knotted scarf...

I have found my uniform for spring and it will only cost me a small fortune. Oh well.

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