Today we arrived in Tokyo and started with a more extensive stroll through the Shibuya shopping area. Being the world’s most dense shopping area, you have to be prepared to work your way through the streets. Addresses are not very easy to find, but with some asking around and a map you will find most of your stores eventually.

As usual, the stores that you most look forward to see might not strike you as that amazing in reality and others that you just wanted to quickly pass by, you end up being stuck for an hour. Shibuya is only one of many other shopping districts, and while we sure missed a lot, we give you here a little report on what we did see and can recommend. Overall there is no doubt, Tokyo is a retail mecca that is hard to beat.

Check out the full review after the jump.

Margaret Howell continues to work with Porter on some luggage pieces as part of their Fall/Winter 2011 Collection. As usual the design could hardly be any cleaner. Presented are a day pack and a shoulder bag, both featuring canvas uppers and brown leather bottoms. The materials used are classic in terms of look, yet will give you all the functionality needed. The two bags are now in stock in a series of colorways from Beams.

Further looks at the various bags follow after the jump.

MHL by Margaret Howell has collaborated with Converse on the Chuck Taylor Hi. The outcome are two washed canvas colorways of the iconic sneaker, with the MHL logo only appearing on the in-sole. All in all a very simple sneaker, in line with the general look of the MHL collection. The sneakers are expected to release June 2011.

Further images of the sneakers follow after the jump.

Margaret Howell has launched a new collaboration with Bolton-based footwear company Norman Walsh. Designed for the A/W 2009 MHL label by Margaret Howell, the trainer is based on the Walsh PB Elite X’treme fell running shoe. Using ultra light weight and fast drying water resistant material, the shoe combines technical functionality with Margaret Howell’s pared down simplicity of design. The sneakers are available in two colorways, with an MHL logo stitched onto the tongue. Available exclusively at Margaret Howell stores and online this September.

Check out the second Margaret Howell x Norman Walsh Sneaker colorway after the jump.

MHL By Margaret Howell presents a nice line-up of canvas sneakers as part of their Fall/Winter 2008 collection. The UK brand offers the Canvas Low and the Canvas Mid in several colorways. The plimsole sneaker come with a black/gum sole, canvas upper and an overall very clean look. Nothing special but solid and perfect for every day use.

The MHL By Margaret Howell Canvas sneakers are now available at End.

More detailed images after the jump.

UK designer Margaret Howell is known for creating outstanding every day clothes with smart accents and details. Thus a collaboration with Japanese luggage company Porter just makes sense. The designer applied the same aesthetics to the bags, as she also does to her clothing. She kept it simple and mainly used nylon, while using leather accents to give the collection a more high end feel.
The Margaret Howell x Porter collection has been released in Japan this month. Have a look at some more pieces after the jump.