Asami Usuda and Kai Inowaki wearing Margaret Howell, photographed by Kotori Kawashima. Part 1

Focus on high-quality materials and incorporate them into a modern, simple design. These words may sound simple at first glance, but as we all know, they are extremely difficult to achieve. MARGARET HOWELL" and its casual line "MHL." have been making these words a reality for many years and continue to produce clothes that transcend time and generation. We took a short trip to a seaside town with Asami Usuda and Kai Inowaki, who were wearing such clothes. Photographer Kotori Kawashima captures fragmentary images of the two, which give a sense of the beginning of a story.

Photo_Kotori Kawashima
Styling_Ayano Nakai
Hair & Make-up_Taeko Kusaba
Text_Shinri Kobayashi
Edit_Shuhei Wakiyama

PROFILE

Asami Usuda

Born in Chiba, Japan, she has been modeling for teen magazines since her teenage years and made her acting debut in 2003 in the drama "To Papa in One Summer". Since then, she has been active in movies, dramas, and commercials, etc. Her 2016 photo book "Mitsuami" was produced by Kotori Kawashima and two other photographers.
Instagram: @asami_usuda

PROFILE

Kai Inowaki

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture , she made her debut at the age of 12 in the 2007 film "Yunagi City, Sakura Country. The following year, she won numerous awards for her role in the film "Tokyo Sonata". Since then, she has been active in movies, TV dramas, and commercials. . His hobby is mountain climbing, and he even stays overnight in a tent.
Instagram: @kai_inowaki

Men's：〈MHL.Knit ¥28,600Margaret Howell.Shirt ¥44,000, ,Shoes ¥68,200Edwin for Margaret Howell,Denim ¥39,600Other personal items of the stylist
Women's: Margaret HowellShirt ¥47,300, , MHL.Pants ¥29,700Other personal items of the stylist