Margaret Howell attended Goldsmith’s College, University of London and graduated in 1969 with a Fine Art degree. Following her graduation Margaret began designing accessories and inspired by a beautifully made vintage shirt found at a jumble sale Margaret soon realised the only way to produce such high quality clothing was to build her own workroom which opened in 1970, followed by a franchise store in 1977 and the the first Margaret Howell owned store in 1980.
Taking a classic item and reinterpreting it by altering the cut, detailing and choice of fabric and making it relevant for today is