With its neutral color palette, natural fabrics and relaxed tailoring, this was another whisper-quiet outing from Margaret Howell.
But this season, the designer’s suiting had a particularly youthful air, with some pants cut to graze the ankle, while others slouched low on the hips and pooled at the ankles. Howell underlined the laid-back feel by pairing the tailoring with knitwear, such as a rugged, gray argyle sweater tucked into black pants.
Distinctive outerwear — like a Seventies-style shearling-lined jacket, or a roomy trench in faded yellow — also pierced the collection’s calm mood.