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THE MAKING OF A SHIRT
FILMED AT OUR LONDON WORKROOM

Margaret Howell has collaborated with filmmaker Emily Richardson on a short film capturing the process of shirtmaking at the company’s workroom in north London.

The film follows the making of a shirt from the ‘lay’ of cutting to finishing and checking. It captures the skill of the hand and the machine involved in constructing the numerous pattern pieces that are stitched together to make a Margaret Howell shirt.

The team skilled machinists produce limited batches of Margaret Howell shirt styles each season, continuing the legacy of Margaret's original desire to create the perfect shirt.

  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing blue cotton shirt with mother of pearl buttons on lipped placket, stepped hem with curved front and straight-cut back. Styled with dark blue trousers. Full body image, front view of model wearing blue cotton shirt with mother of pearl buttons on lipped placket, stepped hem with curved front and straight-cut back. Styled with dark blue trousers and brown leather brogues. Full body image, back view of model wearing blue cotton shirt with pleat on back yoke, mother of pearl buttons cuffs and stepped hem. Styled with dark blue trousers and brown leather brogues. Blue cotton shirt with mother of pearl buttons on lipped placket, stepped hem with curved front and straight-cut back. Front flat lay view. Blue cotton shirt with pleat on back yoke, mother of pearl buttons cuffs and stepped hem. Back flat lay view.

    STEPPED HEM SHIRT FINE COTTON END ON END

    Regular price £425.00
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing relaxed white cotton shirt with green stripes, mother of pearl buttons on wide stitch-through placket and curved hem. Styled with dark beige trousers. Full body image, front view of model wearing relaxed white cotton shirt with green stripes, mother of pearl buttons on wide stitch-through placket and curved hem. Styled with dark beige trousers and beige nubuck trainers Full body image, back view of model wearing relaxed white cotton shirt with green stripes, split yoke with hanger loop detail on back, contrast cuffs with mother of pearl buttons in self fabric and curved hem. Styled with dark beige trousers and beige nubuck trainers White cotton shirt with green stripes, mother of pearl buttons on wide stitch-through placket and curved hem. Front flat lay view. White cotton shirt with green stripes, split yoke with hanger loop detail on back, contrast cuffs with mother of pearl buttons in self fabric and curved hem. Back flat lay view.

    RELAXED SHIRT PENCIL COTTON STRIPE

    Regular price £450.00
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing light blue cotton shirt with grey and beige stripes, mother of pearl buttons on raised placket, chest patch pocket and curved hem. Styled with dark blue pleated skirt. Full body image, front view of model wearing light blue cotton shirt with grey and beige stripes, mother of pearl buttons on raised placket, chest patch pocket and curved hem. Styled with dark blue pleated skirt, black socks and black leather shoes. Full body image, back view of model wearing light blue cotton shirt with grey and beige stripes, hanger loop detail on back yoke, mother of pearl buttons on cuffs and curved hem. Styled with dark blue pleated skirt, black socks and black leather shoes. Light blue cotton shirt with grey and beige stripes, mother of pearl buttons on raised placket, chest patch pocket and curved hem. Front flat lay view. Light blue cotton shirt with grey and beige stripes, hanger loop detail on back yoke, mother of pearl buttons on cuffs and curved hem. Back flat lay view.

    SIMPLE SHIRT FADED COTTON STRIPE

    Regular price £395.00
  • Cropped body image, front view of model pinkish brown shirt with a curved collar, side split hem. Styled over black t-shirt with blue skirt. Full body image, front view of model wearing pinkish brown shirt with a curved collar, side split hem. Styled over black t-shirt with blue skirt and black socks with dark brown leather sandals. Full body image, back view of model wearing pinkish brown shirt with pleats on the back yoke, and a side split hem. Styled with blue skirt and black socks with dark brown leather sandals. Pinkish brown shirt with a curved collar and side split hem. Front flat lay view. Pinkish brown shirt with pleats on the back yoke. Back flat lay view.

    CURVE COLLAR SHIRT WASHED COTTON

    £300.00 Regular price £425.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing relaxed boxy short-sleeve brown shirt with revere collar, mother of pearl buttons, chest patch pocket and side split hem. Styled with black cargo shorts. Full body image, front view of model wearing relaxed boxy short-sleeve brown shirt with revere collar, mother of pearl buttons, chest patch pocket and side split hem. Styled with black cargo shorts, black socks and black leather shoes. Full body image, back view of model wearing relaxed boxy short-sleeve brown shirt with side split hem. Styled with black cargo shorts, black socks and black leather shoes. Brown short-sleeve shirt with revere collar, mother of pearl buttons, chest patch pocket and side split hem. Front flat lay view. Brown short-sleeve shirt with side split hem. Back flat lay view.

    REVERE COLLAR SHIRT SOFT LINEN POPLIN

    £300.00 Regular price £425.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing pink cotton long sleeve shirt with mother of pearl buttons onstitch through raised placket, front patch pockets and deep side split vents. Styled with brown shorts. Full body image, front view of model wearing pink cotton long sleeve shirt with mother of pearl buttons on stitch through raised placket, front patch pockets and deep side split vents. Styled with brown shorts, black socks and black leather brogues. Full body image, back view of model wearing pink cotton long sleeve shirt with deep side split vents, elongated back and box pleat on back yoke, mother of pearl buttons on cuffs. Styled with brown shorts, black socks and black leather brogues. Pink cotton long sleeve shirt with mother of pearl buttons on stitch through raised placket, front patch pockets and deep side split vents. Front flat lay view. Pink cotton long sleeve shirt with deep side split vents, elongated back and box pleat on back yoke, mother of pearl buttons on cuffs. Back flat lay view.

    ARCHIVE OVERHEAD SHIRT COMPACT COTTON PLAINWEAVE

    £315.00 Regular price £450.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing white cotton shirt with chest pocket, curved hem and mother of pearl buttons. Styled with indigo blue jeans. Full body image, front view of model wearing white cotton shirt with chest pocket, curved hem and mother of pearl buttons. Styled with indigo blue jeans and beige trainers. Full body image, back view of model wearing white cotton shirt, with curved hem, pleats on back yoke and mother of pearl button cuffs. Styled with indigo blue jeans and beige trainers. White cotton shirt with chest pocket, curved hem and mother of pearl buttons. Front flat lay view. White cotton shirt, with curved hem, pleats on back yoke and mother of pearl button cuffs. Back flat lay view.

    BASIC SHIRT PLAIN POPLIN

    Regular price £395.00
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing pink relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, wide, raised placket and button fastening turned back double cuffs. Styled with brown shorts. Full body image, front view of model wearing pink relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, wide, raised placket and button fastening turned back double cuffs. Styled with brown shorts, black ankle socks and cream shoes. Full body image, back view of model wearing pink relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, hanger loop detail on the back yoke and button fastening turned back double cuffs. Styled with brown shorts, black ankle socks and cream shoes. Pink relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, wide, raised placket and turned back double cuffs. Front flat lay view. Pink relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, hanger loop detail on the back yoke and button fastening turned back double cuffs. Back flat lay view.

    TURN UP CUFF SHIRT COMPACT COTTON PLAINWEAVE

    £300.00 Regular price £425.00 Sale price
  • Cropped image, front view of model wearing white shirt with grey stripes, panels on short sleeves with contrasting band at cuff, mother of pearl buttons on raised placket, bellows chest patch pocket and side split vents. Styled with dark brown shorts. Full body image, front view of model wearing white shirt with grey stripes, panels on short sleeves with contrasting band at cuff, mother of pearl buttons on raised placket, bellows chest patch pocket and side split vents. Styled with dark brown shorts, black socks and black leather shoes. Full body image, back view of model wearing white shirt with grey stripes, panels on short sleeves with contrasting band at cuff and side split vents. Styled with dark brown shorts, black socks and black leather shoes. White shirt with grey stripes, panels on short sleeves with contrasting band at cuff, mother of pearl buttons on raised placket, bellows chest patch pocket and side split vents. Front flat way view. White shirt with grey stripes, panels on short sleeves with contrasting band at cuff and side split vents. Back flat way view.

    SLEEVE BAND SHIRT SHADOW STRIPE COTTON

    £275.00 Regular price £395.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing white with grey pin stripe cotton long sleeve shirt, mother of pearl buttons, curved hem and chest patch pocket. Styled with dark blue trousers. Full body image,front view of model wearing white with grey pin stripe cotton long sleeve shirt, mother of pearl buttons, curved hem and chest patch pocket. Styled with dark blue trousers and beige trainers. Full body image, back view of model wearing white with grey pin stripe cotton long sleeve shirt, mother of pearl buttons, with mother of pearl button cuffs and pleats on back yoke. Styled with dark blue trousers and beige trainers. White with grey pin stripe cotton long sleeve shirt. Mother of pearl buttons, curved hem and chest patch pocket. Front flat lay view. White with grey pin stripe cotton long sleeve shirt. Mother of pearl button cuffs and pleats on back yoke. Back flat lay view.

    BASIC SHIRT WIDE GRAPHIC STRIPE COTTON

    £275.00 Regular price £395.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing pale blue cotton shirt with chest pocket, curved hem and mother of pearl buttons. Styled with navy blue pleated trousers. Full body image, front view of model wearing pale blue cotton shirt with chest pocket, curved hem and mother of pearl buttons. Styled with navy blue pleated trousers and beige trainers. Full body image, back view of model wearing pale blue cotton shirt, with curved hem, pleats on back yoke and mother of pearl button cuffs. Styled with navy blue pleated trousers and beige trainers. Pale blue cotton shirt with chest pocket, curved hem and mother of pearl buttons. Front flat lay view. Pale blue cotton shirt, with curved hem, pleats on back yoke and mother of pearl button cuffs. Back flat lay view.

    BASIC SHIRT END ON END COTTON

    Regular price £395.00
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing regular cut cropped light blue collarless shirt with short sleeves, side split stepped hem and mother of pearl buttons on raised placket. Styled with dark blue denim shorts. Full body image, front view of model wearing regular cut cropped light blue collarless shirt with short sleeves, side split stepped hem and mother of pearl buttons on raised placket. Styled with dark blue denim shorts, black socks and dark brown leather sandals. Full body image, back view of model wearing regular cut cropped light blue collarless shirt with short sleeves, side split stepped hem, box pleat and hanger loop detail on back yoke, and buttonhole detailing on collar band. Styled with dark blue denim shorts, black socks and dark brown leather sandals. Light blue collarless shirt with short sleeves, side split stepped hem and mother of pearl buttons on raised placket. Front flat lay view. Light blue collarless shirt with short sleeves, side split stepped hem, box pleat and hanger loop detail on back yoke, and buttonhole detailing on collar band. Back flat lay view.

    SHORT SLEEVE COLLARLESS SHIRT WASHED COTTON

    £245.00 Regular price £350.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing blue cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl buttons, curved hem and chest patch pocket. Styled with dark navy blue shorts. Full body image, front view of model wearing blue cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl buttons, curved hem and chest patch pocket. Styled with dark navy blue shorts, black socks and black leather brogues. Full body image, back view of model wearing blue cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl button cuffs and pleats on back yoke. Styled with dark navy blue shorts, black socks and black leather brogues. Blue cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl buttons, curved hem and chest patch pocket. Front flat lay view. Blue cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl button cuffs and pleats on back yoke. Back flat lay view.

    BASIC SHIRT YARN DYE COTTON POPLIN

    £275.00 Regular price £395.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing relaxed blue shirt with mother of pearl buttons on stitch through raised placket, front patch pockets and deep side split vents. Styled over light blue shirt and with dark blue shorts. Full body image, front view of model wearing relaxed blue shirt with mother of pearl buttons on stitch through raised placket, front patch pockets and deep side split vents. Styled over light blue shirt, with dark blue shorts and black socks with black leather shoes. Full body image, back view of model wearing relaxed blue shirt with deep side split vents, elongated back, box pleat and hanger loop detail on back yoke. Styled over light blue shirt, dark blue shorts and black socks with black leather shoes. Blue shirt with mother of pearl buttons on stitch through raised placket, front patch pockets and deep side split vents. Front flat lay view. Blue shirt with deep side split vents, elongated back, box pleat and hanger loop detail on back yoke, mother of pearl buttons on cuffs. Back flat lay view.

    ARCHIVE OVERHEAD SHIRT YARN DYE COTTON SHIRTING

    £315.00 Regular price £450.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing dark blue linen short sleeve shirt, with dropped shoulder, fly front, chest pocket and side split hem. Styled over white cotton t-shirt, with black leather belt and navy blue pleated trousers. Full body image, front view of model wearing dark blue linen short sleeve shirt, with dropped shoulder, fly front, chest pocket and side split hem. Styled over white cotton t-shirt, with black leather belt, navy blue pleated trousers, black socks and brown leather sandals. Full body image, back view of model wearing dark blue linen short sleeve shirt, with dropped shoulder, side split hem and hanger loop on back yoke. Styled over white cotton t-shirt, with black leather belt, navy blue pleated trousers, black socks and brown leather sandals. Dark blue linen short sleeve shirt, with dropped shoulder, fly front, chest pocket and side split hem. Front flat lay view. Dark blue linen short sleeve shirt, with dropped shoulder, side split hem and hanger loop on back yoke. Back flat lay view.

    SHORT SLEEVE FLY PLACKET SHIRT SHIRTING LINEN

    £275.00 Regular price £395.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing cropped, short-sleeve, collarless beige cotton and silk shirt with light blue stripes, mother of pearl buttons on raised placket and side split stepped hem. Styled with brown trousers.  Full body image, front view of model wearing cropped, short-sleeve, collarless beige cotton and silk shirt with light blue stripes, mother of pearl buttons on raised placket and side split stepped hem. Styled with brown trousers, black socks and dark brown leather sandals.  Full body image, back view of model wearing cropped, short-sleeve, collarless beige cotton and silk shirt with light blue stripes, buttonhole detailing on collar band, box pleat and hanger loop detail on back yoke and side split stepped hem. Styled with brown trousers, black socks and dark brown leather sandals.  Beige cotton and silk collarless short sleeve shirt with light blue stripes, mother of pearl buttons on raised placket and side split stepped hem. Front flat lay view. Beige cotton and silk collarless short sleeve shirt with light blue stripes, buttonhole detailing on collar band, box pleat and hanger loop detail on back yoke and side split stepped hem. Back flat lay view. 

    SHORT SLEEVE COLLARLESS SHIRT COTTON SILK GRAPHIC STRIPE

    £245.00 Regular price £350.00 Sale price
  • White shirt with raised placket and mother of pearl buttons, patch pocket on chest. Front flat way view. White shirt with mother of pearl buttons on cuffs and hanger loop detail on back yoke. Back flat lay view. White plain poplin shirt fabric swatch.

    SIMPLE SHIRT PLAIN POPLIN

    Regular price £395.00
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing beige cotton poplin long sleeve shirt with concealed button placket and curved hem. Styled with dark navy trousers. Full body image, front view of model wearing beige cotton poplin long sleeve shirt with concealed button placket and curved hem. Styled with dark navy trousers and black leather brogues. Full body image, back view of model wearing beige cotton poplin long sleeve shirt, with horn button closure on cuffs and curved hem. Styled with dark navy trousers and black leather brogues. Beige cotton poplin long sleeve shirt with concealed button placket, curved hem and hanger loop on inside collar. Front flat lay view. Beige cotton poplin long sleeve shirt, with horn button closure on cuffs and curved hem. Back flat lay view.

    MINIMAL DRESS SHIRT SUPERFINE COTTON POPLIN

    £300.00 Regular price £425.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing white with black check shirt with a curved collar, side split hem. Styled with black and beige fine stripe shorts. Full body image, front view of model wearing white with black check shirt with a curved collar, side split hem. Styled with black and beige fine stripe shorts and black socks with dark brown leather sandals. Full body image, back view of model wearing white with black check shirt with pleats on the back yoke, and a side split hem. Styled with black and beige fine stripe shorts and black socks with dark brown leather sandals. White with black check shirt with a curved collar and side split hem. Front flat lay view. White with black check shirt with pleats on the back yoke. Back flat lay view.

    CURVE COLLAR SHIRT SOFT COTTON CHECK

    £300.00 Regular price £425.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing white and grey stripe relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, wide, raised placket and button fastening turned back double cuffs. Styled with brown trousers. Full body image, front view of model wearing white and grey stripe relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, wide, raised placket and button fastening turned back double cuffs. Styled with brown trousers and beige shoes. Full body image, back view of model wearing white and grey stripe relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, hanger loop detail on the back yoke and button fastening turned back double cuffs. Styled with brown trousers and beige shoes. White and grey stripe relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, wide, raised placket and turned back double cuffs. Front flat lay view. White and grey stripe relaxed cut and dropped shoulder cotton shirt, with collar, hanger loop detail on the back yoke and button fastening turned back double cuffs. Back flat lay view.

    TURN UP CUFF SHIRT SHADOW STRIPE COTTON

    £255.00 Regular price £425.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing dark grey cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl buttons, curved hem and chest patch pocket. Styled with dark navy blue trousers. Full body image, front view of model wearing dark grey cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl buttons, curved hem and chest patch pocket. Styled with dark navy blue trousers and off white canvas trainers. Full body image, back view of model wearing dark grey cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl button cuffs and pleats on back yoke. Styled with dark navy blue trousers and off white canvas trainers. Dark grey cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl buttons, curved hem and chest patch pocket. Front flat lay view. Dark grey cotton long sleeve shirt, with mother of pearl button cuffs and pleats on back yoke. Back flat lay view.

    BASIC SHIRT YARN DYE LINEN SHIRTING

    £300.00 Regular price £425.00 Sale price
  • Cropped image, front view of model wearing relaxed boxy short-sleeved black shirt with revere collar, mother of pearl buttons, chest patch pocket and side split hem. Styled with dark blue denim shorts. Full body image, front view of model wearing relaxed boxy short-sleeved black shirt with revere collar, mother of pearl buttons, chest patch pocket and side split hem. Styled with dark blue denim shorts, black socks and black leather shoes. Full body image, back view of model wearing relaxed boxy short-sleeved black shirt with side split hem. Styled with dark blue denim shorts, black shoes and black leather shoes. Black short-sleeved cotton shirt with revere collar, mother of pearl buttons, chest patch pocket and side split hem. Front flat lay view. Black short-sleeved cotton shirt with side split hem. Back flat lay view.

    REVERE COLLAR SHIRT COTTON BLEND SHIRTING

    £275.00 Regular price £395.00 Sale price
  • Cropped body image, front view of model wearing dark green cotton poplin long sleeve shirt with concealed button placket and curved hem. Styled with light green trousers. Full body image, front view of model wearing dark green cotton poplin long sleeve shirt with concealed button placket and curved hem. Styled with light green trousers and beige canvas trainers. Full body image, back view of model wearing dark green cotton poplin long sleeve shirt, with horn button closure on cuffs and curved hem. Styled with light green trousers and beige canvas trainers. Dark green cotton poplin long sleeve shirt with concealed button placket, curved hem and hanger loop on inside collar. Front flat lay view. Dark green cotton poplin long sleeve shirt, with horn button closure on cuffs and curved hem. Back flat lay view.

    MINIMAL DRESS SHIRT LIGHT COTTON POPLIN

    £300.00 Regular price £425.00 Sale price
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