CONSISTENCY IN AUTHENTICITY

'I’m inspired by the authenticity I can find in nature, people and places, and I think it is the same quality I look for in the materials I choose.' – Margaret Howell

For designers, their choices of materials can be a response to the times – few remain a constant. The uniqueness and authenticity of British heritage fabrics is borne from both the surrounding environment and the purpose for which they were intended. These qualities have quietly shaped the look and feel of a Margaret Howell collection from the beginning, and through the continuous evolution of design, will do so for years to come.

BRISBANE MOSS

Lancashire, England

Founded in 1858

Originally known as Moss Brothers Ltd, the first British manufacturer of corduroy and moleskin, the unique hand feel and durability of their fabrics has been interpreted across both the Margaret Howell and MHL. collections. Probably its most famous incarnation was for the M025 Jacket worn by Jack Nicholson in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 classic, The Shining.

Lovat Mill 

Hawick, Scotland

Founded in 1999

A relative newcomer to the lineage of Scottish weavers, this small mill based on the banks of the river Teviot has quickly established a reputation as a supplier of some of the finest Estate and Regimental Tweeds and has been a supplier to Margaret Howell since 2001.

Fox Brothers & Co Ltd

Somerset, England

Founded in 1772

Few mills can lay claim to originating a fabric, but Fox Brothers is one. After Margaret first encountered David Fox at a British cloth trade show held at The Dorchester Hotel in the late 1970s, they have been perennial suppliers to Margaret Howell of the flannel they invented.

HARRIS TWEED HEBRIDES

Outer Hebrides

FOUNDED IN 1840

Inimitable and globally renowned, Harris Tweed is one of the very few fabrics protected by certification. Despite its ancient origins it has remained consistently relevant to Margaret Howell collections for over 45 years.