Most wanted A compilation of clothes, tech and accessories that are beautiful, thoughtful and good

Most wanted

Clothing, accessories and tech that are thoughtful, expressive, beautiful and good

Mark Kean

Margaret Howell

The reigning queen of democratic fashion, Margaret Howell’s menswear for spring features soft, loose silhouettes that seem designed to ease us in to the idea that there are fewer restrictions on our lives now than there have been in a while. Ankle-cropped trousers are paired with gently unstructured blazers and finished off with a casually worn silk scarf or tie and “school loafers”, while knitted sweatshirts are layered over light cotton shirting; the palette is equally soothing, in warm-toned bay, rust and clay.

Sweatshirt, £175, work shirt, £110 and slant-pocket trouser, £395; blazer, £925, safari shirt, £185, officer’s trouser, £525 and shoes, £285; margarethowell.co.uk

Shrimps

Crochet is having an unlikely fashion revival, with Miu Miu and Valentino among the brands to have given this most cosy of crafts a more design-led focus recently. Joining them is Shrimps, whose Greet bag is handmade from merino wool in a navy and cream check, with a wavy asymmetrical acrylic handle wrapped in brightly contrasting red and cream cotton thread. Checkerboard patterns are a signature motif this season for the idiosyncratic British brand, from coordinating knitted short and vest sets to gingham puff-sleeved blouses and wideleg trousers. Homespun style at its best.

£350; shrimps.com

Loewe

German electronics brand Loewe first unveiled its more youthful sister brand We. by Loewe in 2019, kicking off with the launch of a cute all-weather cylindrical outdoor speaker in a range of colours. That same playful approach is in evidence for a new range of televisions called We.See, which has an integrated 80W soundbar highlighted in coral red, aqua blue or storm grey. Featuring a slim design, Ultra HD display and streaming capabilities, it comes in four sizes; the price is designed to attract a more cost-conscious consumer than Loewe’s premium products, but with the same design flair.

From £899; we-by-loewe.com

Julia Fischer & Lucas Cruz

Mizar & Alcor

A lightweight beach towel is a summer staple, and Mizar & Alcor makes some of the best. The Turkish brand works with Anatolian weavers, supporting local economies and preserving traditional crafts, and this striped example was inspired by the work of American 20th-century photographer Slim Aarons, who captured, in his own words, “attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places.” Whether you’re taking it to Malibu, Mykonos or Morecambe Bay, its fine linen and cotton weave gives it a lightness that makes it fast-drying, easy to pack and adaptable as a sarong or head-wrap.

€42; mizarandalcor.com

Momoc

Brighten up a neutral wardrobe with these Toucan shoes from Momoc. The classic flats are made from faux-suede (all Momoc’s shoes are vegan), with a sole and heel made from recycled tyres and wood. The brand was launched in Madrid by Gabriela Machado, who aims to create footwear that is as ethical and sustainable as possible; other products incorporate materials such as Piñatex pineapple leather and recycled polyester. Alongside Toucan, look out for more new designs with the same joyful approach, including the zebra-print Félin Noir and a winding snake embroidery, L’âme de Colette.

£95.75; momocshoes.com