UK / European
Margaret Howell
Country
United Kingdom
Founded
1972
Brand Story
Margaret Howell CBE, RDI (born 5 September 1946, in Tadworth, Surrey, England) is a British fashion designer. Her career, in both men's and women's wear, spans over five decades.
Excerpted from the brand's official website.
Timeline
- 1972
Founded in London
Margaret Howell launches her label with shirts made in her flat, focusing on traditional British craft.
- 1986
Japan expansion
Anglo-Japanese aesthetic affinity drives major Japan business; eventually Japan becomes biggest market.
- 2002
MHL sub-line launches
Workwear-leaning sub-line MHL launches in Japan, later globally.
- 2017
OBE awarded
Margaret Howell awarded Order of the British Empire for services to British fashion.