Margaret Howell Autumn/Winter 2012 collection

Now this is what I call jumping the gun. No sooner have the Spring/Summer collections begun to hit the shops, the Autumn/Winter collections start breaking cover. Here’s a look at the next range from Margaret Howell, which offers yet another selection of well crafted staple items.

The range offers more of what we’ve come to expect from Howell and her well made and elegantly detailed wardrobe staples. There’s plenty of classic items here with a range of formal and more relaxed items making an appearance. This season also looks to be a return to a slimmer silhouette, which is something I’m particularly thankful for, as her clothes might actually fit me again.

Outerwear is something that’s always well considered within the range and here we’re presented with macs, parkas and formal two-button blazers. As is usual with Howell’s collections it’s the knitwear I’m most interested in – the red multi-panel jumper with the big collar and cuffs is a striking piece with lots going on, and at the other end of the spectrum is the white V-neck with its perfect simplicity. Both very different and both great.

Colour is kept simple with plenty of the usual navy blue, grey and black but there are also lighter earthy tones and the odd splash of brighter colour helping to life proceedings. These initial images would mark this as yet another solid collection from one of our best designers. For more information on the brand, or to find your nearest stockist, go to the website here: Margaret Howell.