A Howies summer

If you care about buying low impact, planet-saving clothing then I doubt I have to introduce you to Howies, the Welsh makers of wonderful outdoors-ready clothing from lovely ingredients like merino wool, organic cotton and recycled fabrics. Their bright new jeans and soft, oatmeal-coloured knits were made for an Indian summer.

Howies summer 2016

Howies summer 2016

Howies summer 2016

Howies summer 2016

Howies summer 2016

Howies summer 2016

 

How to Howies

Streipiog knit, £35: A bateau-necked beauty with beachy blue and orange stripes.

Portmeirion Jean, £35: You have to be happy if you’re wearing bright orange jeans, especially if they’re organic denim and fit like a dream.

Haen knit, £27: A merino wool cuddle of a jumper – buy now and save for the first nips of autumn chill.

Howies classic tee, £25: Slouchy grey marl and the classic Howies font hand printed to help you proclaim your love to the world.

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