# Minimal Rain-Ready Fashion Margaret Howell Taps Mizuno on a Four-Piece Capsule By Amy Duong | Published 2021-09-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaret-howell-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/margaret-howell-mizuno-capsule-collection-collaboration-sneakers-outerwear-weatherproof-gore-tex) Margaret Howell is a designer based in London and most recently, she works in collaboration with Japanese sportswear brand [Mizuno](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuno-for-margaret-howell) on a collection of apparel for the Fall/Winter 2021 season. The duo launch four pieces in total, rounded out with a pair of sneakers. The capsule is led by two women's jackets and two men's jackets, both of which are detailed in a [minimal design language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1). The proportions are strong and elegant, complete with some technical touches. The pieces are ready for hiking purposes, made using a [dense nylon material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days) to ensure that it is weatherproof. The hiking coat is enclosed with dual zippers, a drawcord, leather hood, fishtail finish at the end, horn buttons, and a storm flap. Image Credit: Margaret Howell ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Weatherproof Fashion:** Collaborations with brands like Mizuno can provide opportunities to create weatherproof garments with minimal design language. - **Minimalist Hiking Gear:** Designers like Margaret Howell can create minimalist, yet technical, hiking gear with dense nylon materials. - **Multiple-use Outerwear:** Combining sleek design with technical features can result in outerwear that can be used for multiple purposes, such as hiking and everyday wear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Designers can collaborate with sportswear brands to create innovative apparel like the Mizuno-Margaret Howell capsule collection. - **Footwear:** Opportunities exist to create footwear to complement minimalist, weatherproof apparel like the sneakers included in the Mizuno-Margaret Howell capsule collection. - **Outdoor and Adventure:** Hiking companies can collaborate with fashion designers to create fashionable-yet-functional hiking gear like the hiking coat in the Mizuno-Margaret Howell capsule collection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technical Apparel Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuno-for-margaret-howell.md) - [Waterproof Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuno-hiking-shoes.md) - [Technical Sports Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro.md) - [Utility Layering Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jjjjound-x-descente.md) - [Minimalist Outdoor Fall Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daiwa-pier39-fw25.md) - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md) - [Collaborative Premium Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mm6-maison-margiela-and-salomon.md) - [Minimally Elegant Fall-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-1.md) - [Collaborative Sporty Timeless Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mammut.md)