Margaret Howell workshop

Shades of yellow and brown coloured cotton threads are seen in an open drawer used by couturier Margaret Howell is displayed in the company's workshop in Edmonton, North London. England. They lies diagonally, as flat neighbouring tones and ready for use in the many fine garments manufactured in this small factory. Howell is one of Britain's more understated of couture brands alongside more flamboyant personalities. Howell admits to being "inspired by the methods by which something is made .. enjoying the tactile quality of natural fabrics such as tweeds, linen and cotton in a relaxed, natural and lived in look."

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Shades of yellow and brown coloured cotton threads are seen in an open drawer used by couturier Margaret Howell is displayed in the company's workshop in Edmonton, North London. England. They lies diagonally, as flat neighbouring tones and ready for use in the many fine garments manufactured in this small factory. Howell is one of Britain's more understated of couture brands alongside more flamboyant personalities. Howell admits to being "inspired by the methods by which something is made .. enjoying the tactile quality of natural fabrics such as tweeds, linen and cotton in a relaxed, natural and lived in look."