MHL Staff Jacket

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—01. Staff Jacket in drill cotton.
—02. Styled by Margaret Howell Japan.

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One of the most familiar looking styles in the MHL collection is the Staff Jacket, its casual styling and utilitarian influences making it something of a trademark garment. This tan cotton drill version is a great tone, perfect for the transition from late summer to early fall, and a versatile layer come winter. It's one of several new items recently made available in Japan, but our own selections from the collection will be filtering into the Stockroom very soon.

&mdashMargaret Howell

Look: Short Sleeves & Shorts

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—01. Shirt by MHL, shorts by Engineered Garments, shoes by Sperry, bag by Margaret Howell, reading material by Apartamento, belt by The Whiley Bros.

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The weather has been great the last couple of weeks, yet the shorts have only come out once so far. The real summer heat is only around the corner and I am personally after a pair of the EG fatigue shorts for the rest of the season. The MHL short sleeve work shirt is a great summer choice and you always need a pop of color, supplied by the Sperry Top-Siders this time around.

MHL Pleat Pocket Jacket

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—01. Navy Twill.
—02. Grey Twill.

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This spring one of the nicest MHL pieces is the Pleat Pocket Jacket. It's available in both a navy and a dark grey. The cotton jacket is garment dyed and has two patch pockets and one flap chest pocket. The fit is a classic Margaret Howell casual silhouette which makes the jacket quite versatile. The twill cotton is fairly structured and it's also lined with a lightweight cotton which gives the jacket a heavier feel than you might expect for spring. This is really an all season piece that will look great after being broken in for a few months.

—Available at Inventory Stockroom

MHL Printed Stripes

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—01. Red.
—02. Navy.
—03. Tan.

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The striped tee is one of the most simple and effective summer items to have on hand. I was about to write something about Saint James short sleeve versions but this nice little offering from MHL just popped up at Honyee. The soft colors offer a great palette and allow you to play with something a little brighter like the red or something more classic like the blue. I would happily have each one of these and wear them regularly for the next 6 months.

—Available at Honyee

MHL Slim Work Shirt

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—01. Straw coloured chambray.

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It’s called a work shirt but it doesn’t look like what you’d expect from its name. Rather it’s just a great classic silhouette from MHL suitable for any use. While the relaxed, natural fit makes for a simple shirt look great thanks to it’s effortlessness, the material is again the the best part for me. The slightly unusual straw coloured chambray is a great spring hue. It’s a perfect example of how natural tones can lighten up a look when the sun’s out without having to wear bright colours. I can see it looking good layered tonally with other khakis/beiges or contrasted against navy.

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MHL Drill Trousers

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—01. Great green tone.
—02. Cinch back.
—03. Nice buttons.

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While the Margaret Howell collection continues to improve and be one of the most impressive season after season, their place in the Japanese market can’t be overlooked. With their strong retail presence comes the push for more items and unfortunately some of the great pieces only get released overseas, even with great hometown shops in London. These cotton drill trousers from the MHL line are really nice looking and have a number of details I’m often looking for.

—Margaret Howell JP

MHL x Sperry Top-Sider

Just as I was complaining about not being able to find a good clean sneaker around these parts, Japan has to come back and rub it in my face again. The Sperry oxford sneakers I was referring to have been brought back by Margaret Howell's Japan branch and the more utility based MHL collection. The white and navy are classic colours and are definitely what I am always on the look for. The bright blue provides a little more pop in colour. It wouldn't be my first choice, but I could definitely seem them looking good with the right ensemble.

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MHL Twisted Cotton Pant

It's nice that a shop stateside has brought in the Margaret Howell label. I would also have a hard time thinking of a better fit than LA's South Willard. The sharply edited store carries one of the most focused mens selections in the Americas and I think Mr. Condor's first Margaret Howell buy was a nice one. With simple basics including cotton jackets, knitwear and shirting - the lone pant of the shipment is the one I want the most. The carbon color and straight leg cut are a great combination for fall and wearing with boots. The pants are nice and plain but little details like suspender buttons make them unique enough. I don't own a pair of pants with suspender buttons but it's something I would definitely consider giving a try. The rest of the MHL stock at South Willard is worth a look as well, but a visit to the shop is really necessary to feel and understand the brand.

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