Margaret Howell A/W 2016

Three male models wearing looks from Margaret Howell's collection. One model is wearing a black shirt, trousers and coat with a red and black scarf. Another model is wearing a black high neck jumper, black trousers and backpack. And a third model is wearing a black, buttoned coat
(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Mood board: Margaret Howell took us to the dockyards for A/W 2016 with a polished spin on wharfie wear. Fisherman’s jumpers and ribbed knits were teamed with roomy waisted trousers, while duffle coats were left unlined and shirts notably unstarched, featuring larger collars than we’ve seen for a while. 

Best in show: Howell’s collections are always best viewed through a zoom lens and this season’s emphasis was on cropped trousers cut with such a baggy waist that thick knits were easily tucked in, some even sporting adjustable metal loops in the back. The Brit’s shows are always about the finer details and this season her tactile waffle weave knits and navy duffle coat lined with contrasting cream shearling earned our weekend worship.

Finishing touches: Sturdy boots, rib beanies and cotton drill backpacks finished the working man’s daywear look, while lace-ups and silk scarves dressed up Howell’s unstructured suiting.

Three male models wearing looks from Margaret Howell's collection. One model is wearing a white top, black cardigan, grey trousers and dual coloured scarf tied around his neck. Another model is wearing a grey top, black coat and dual coloured scarf. And the third model is wearing a white top, black trousers and a blue coat

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Four male models wearing looks from Margaret Howell's collection. Two models are wearing black suits with one wearing a black top and the other wearing a white shirt. Another model is wearing a white top, black trousers and blue coat. The fourth model is behind the main three and is wearing a black coat and backpack

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Four male models wearing looks from Margaret Howell's collection. One model is wearing a brown jumper, black trousers and green scarf. Another model is wearing a black shirt and trousers. Next to him is another model wearing a brown jumper, grey trousers and black jacket. And there is a fourth model in the background wearing a black coat

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

Four male models wearing looks from Margaret Howell's collection. One model is wearing a black coat and dual coloured scarf. Another model is wearing a mustard coloured jumper and black trousers. The model next to him is wearing a white shirt, black jumper and black trousers. And the fourth model is wearing a brown jumper with black, white and grey pattern, a dual coloured scarf tied around his neck and grey trousers

(Image credit: Jason Lloyd-Evans)

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Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans