Margaret Howell approaches design as an evolving process, continuously refining silhouettes and proportions while reinterpreting past styles. The Fall Winter 2025 collection focuses on understated elegance and versatility, delivering garments that emphasize practicality without sacrificing character.
Earthy tones define the season’s palette, featuring khaki brown, mahogany, storm grey, oatmeal, charcoal, and off-white. These colors flow through a collection of separates designed for effortless combinations, allowing individuals to create their own distinct style. Relaxed yet structured, the pieces prioritize comfort while maintaining a sense of refinement.
This season, Howell continues to explore proportion, presenting elongated hemlines and oversized cuts that bring a sense of ease to classic wardrobe staples. Shirts crafted in the London workroom have been extended, designed to peek out beneath jackets and knitwear for a layered effect. Fabrics play a crucial role in shaping the collection’s aesthetic, chosen for their natural textures and movement. Brushed wools and soft cotton shirtings enhance the fluidity of each look, ensuring wearability remains at the forefront. Outerwear receives particular attention, with oversized coats reimagined through subtle yet impactful detailing.
The Raglan Overcoat draws inspiration from a classic menswear archive piece, reworked in compact wool twill woven in England by long-time collaborator Fox Brothers. The Car Coat, available in black felted wool melton and charcoal firm wool melton, balances structure with comfort, featuring deep welt pockets and a contrast wool-cotton fleece lining for added warmth.
Howell’s attention to construction extends to the skirts in the collection, which blend tradition with modern practicality. The Knitted Pleat Skirt, crafted from black merino wool, nods to 1930s skater skirts, designed to move fluidly while maintaining its pleated form. Meanwhile, the Paper Bag Skirt, inspired by the classic kilt, is constructed from graphic wool check fabric woven in Scotland by Lovat. A brushed finish enhances the fabric’s softness, while a deep pleated waistband and concealed side pockets offer function without compromising sophistication.
Knitwear accessories introduce texture to the collection, complementing the refined tailoring. The felted lambswool Knitted Hood adds an extra layer beneath jackets, while the chunky Fingerless Gloves and Neck Warmers provide warmth without restricting movement. Shearling, a signature material in Howell’s winter collections, makes a return across both women’s and menswear. UK-sourced sheepskin appears in the Zip Up Boot, Press Stud Cap, and Scarf, reinforcing the brand’s dedication to materials that prioritize longevity and function.
Menswear takes on a contemporary approach with the Shirt Cuff Blazer, offered in black and khaki brown. Crafted from lightweight dry wool plainweave woven by an Italian mill known for military fabrics, the material’s compact finish and mélange yarn lend depth to the design. Paired with the Stitch Pleat Trouser, detailed with horn buttons, this set offers an effortless approach to tailoring, balancing ease with structure.
This season also introduces the latest collaboration between Margaret Howell and Barbour, bringing together Barbour’s heritage of practical outerwear with Howell’s distinct perspective. The collection includes the Bedale Gilet, Transport Jacket, Stand Collar Parka, and DB Trench, all crafted in waxed cotton. These pieces reinforce Howell’s focus on function-driven design while maintaining a contemporary sensibility.
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