Margaret Howell

Designer name: Margaret Howell

Origin: Surrey, England.

Career highlight: “The move to Wigmore Street in 2002 which coincided with a conscious decision to update the brand image and logo. The move also gave an opportunity to endorse a personal choice of British design, through exhibitions and retailing both vintage and new products alongside the women’s and men’s clothing collections.”

Design signatures: “Enduring quality, contemporary clothes for men and women.”

How would you describe the Margaret Howell woman? “Independent and discerning.”

Trademark pieces: “Our leather loafers, gabardine raincoat and herringbone jacket.”

Three spring/summer 2012 inspirations: “Crisp cotton, bold colour and stripes; emphasis on shirting details for dresses and new shirts; straighter, looser and simplicity of silhouette.”
 
What’s next for your brand? “Continuation.”
 
Who are your design heroes? “The late Robin Day, Charlotte Perriand and Lucie Rie.”