Magazine B, Issue 102 – Margaret Howell

In 1970, British designer Margaret Howell launched her namesake brand in London, first offering men’s shirts and later expanding the collection to include womenswear and accessories. Grounded in practicality and a restrained aesthetic, the brand has continued to create clothing designed to be worn for years. The brand’s design principles—prioritising quality fabrics, ease of wear, and a clear sense of purpose—can be seen in its shirts, which have been crafted in its London Workroom for over 50 years, as well as its trousers and jackets created in collaboration with historic British manufacturing partners. In 2003, the brand introduced MHL., a more casual and hard-wearing line. Margaret Howell also brings its design sensibility to everyday objects, including furniture and homeware.

Each issue of Magazine B profiles a single brand, sharing the stories behind the people behind the product, including the culture of the managers, employees, customers and communities that create and sustain the brand.