MARGARET HOWELL Fall/Winter 2013

[ike_hiking_boots]

Funny that; every Margaret Howell piece of knitwear I own has a hand-wash symbol, don't bleach symbol, cool iron symbol, dry-clean symbol, do not tumble dry symbol on the care label.

But then WTF do Margaret and I know?

I find the word "dick" often comes to mind when I'm hand washing my knitwear.

 

[brightorangetrousers]

Did anyone else ever pick up one of the natural shetland jumpers/cardigans from FW12?
I remember that they came in "black" (very dark brown) and grey.

I have one of the "black" cardigans. Have used it a lot.
Pic from the website here:

Close-up of the fabric, some lovely colours in it:

Will throw up a fit pic when I have a better camera.

 

[jet]

if your knits shrink when you wash them then you don't know dick perhaps

 

[ike_hiking_boots]

http://uk.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_300/310_fashion_advice.html

In answering the common question “What should and what shouldn’t be dry-cleaned?” there is one universal answer that can be applied to all garments: Mostly everything can be dry-cleaned in moderation. When it comes to dry cleaning your clothes, the high drying temperatures and chemicals used in the dry-cleaning process can directly damage your garments or slowly decrease their lifespan.

So, while it may be easier to leave that suit with your trusted neighborhood dry cleaner rather than try to remove those unattractive creases yourself, be aware that in the process you’re ruining your clothes.

Here is a rundown of how those delicate garments should be laundered.

Sweaters

Dry cleaning your clothes isn’t a very beneficial option for getting stains out of your knitwear. The chemicals used in the dry-cleaning process will shorten the lifespan of knitwear — this holds especially true for cashmere.

Get it clean: Hand-wash your knitwear with a mild soap in warm water; it’s the only guaranteed way to maintain the softness and luster of the fabric.

 

[jet]

What the **** does this have to do with anything?

Thought you had me on ignore b?

 

[ike_hiking_boots]

A few pieces of SS15 have dropped online.

http://www.margarethowell.co.uk/aw14-men/2015-new-spring

A nice looking MHL DB indigo jacket, cotton/cashmere saddle crews in new colours, and a charcoal parka in Nigel Cabourn's favourite fabric.

 

[ike_hiking_boots]

Here's a picture of my Margaret Howell shearling in size Large + the new one from AW15 Show.

The style/design looks identical, only perceivable difference appears to be the colour, mine is tan, the AW15 looks lighter, more like a sand.

Interesting they decided to repeat it. The original is from AW11 and retailed at a dizzy £1600. Great quality, as you would expect, still trying to work out who makes them?

AW11 Look Book photo:

 

[Grove]

That double layer Ventile Parka is quality.

 

[ike_hiking_boots]

Agree. I wonder if it comes in any other colours?

 

[Grove]

Agree. I wonder if it comes in any other colours?

Also in Royal Blue. Prefer the charcoal though. SS15 Press Lookbook here

 

[ike_hiking_boots]

Thanks.

Looks like they changed the shape of the pockets to a square flap for final production.

The royal blue, nice as it is, is a little to strong for me.

Mr Porter are now carrying Porter-Yoshida & Co, this is the company that makes the bags for Margaret Howell.

http://www.mrporter.com/mens/designers/porter_yoshida_and_co

 

[Caveat]

I really want the parka from this season, but it never went on sale because apparently they are keeping it and the macintosh through at least the spring. I love the drape on it, which you have to watch the runway show to see in its glory. I tried on the mac at the MH store in London and had to size down 2. It's really nice too. MH is the only brand I have to wear XS for. You really can't be a small dude and wear her coats.

I was pretty happy with getting the MHL raincoat from a previous season from Mr P. for $110 because I really need a raincoat and it's pretty well made with taped seams and nice details. But I think I'm gonna return it after all because it's a tent. There is so much room in the back, another person could crawl under it to stay dry.

 

[jet]

^that's the thing I don't like about their shirting and jackets, sizing is all fucked up and one situation where the little guys are fucked

found another dope shearling coming out that puts the mh one to shame

 

[ike_hiking_boots]

Cavaet: I used to have a SixEightSevenSix Navy Parka made by Mackintosh, looked very similar to the one you're after. Wonderful piece of outwear but it was only really suitable for mild (wet) weather.

Surprised you're having problems with the Mainline sizing, I agree the clothes are on the whole generously cut – they've always worked perfect for me. Can't comment on MHL as I don't buy much of it.

 

[zissou]

Or maybe Caveat just needs a girlfriend with whom he can share the coat.