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Following its surprise announcement last week, the best pieces from the buzzworthy Alexa Chung for Madewell collection are still available to shop for now. Complete with rich textures of suede and denim and this season’s key color trends, the fall-ready capsule collection highlights Chung’s effortless It-girl style and evokes the evolving trends of the 2010s that the trendsetter herself helped create.
To some, it may seem like just yesterday that Chung’s street style was gracing Tumblr feeds and her British aesthetic influenced girly trends like everyday fashion. Ballet flats — a signature that still lives on more than a decade later. In fact, Chung and Madewell first collaborated 14 years ago, when the style icon was laying out the blueprint for the internet It-girls that have come to eclipse her today. The collection was a mood board of preppy-chic polos, leopard-print boots, brooches, hot pants (a term coined by WWD), and socks and strappy sandals, all of which reappeared on the Fall 2024 runway. A style fanatic, Chung has always been the epitome of the cool girl. I can’t say anything Her easy-going attitude speaks for itself, and the new Alexa Chung for Madewell collection brings her aura to the forefront with a sophisticated sensibility that elevates fall style basics.
“Alexa’s style is inspiring and original, yet incredibly accessible and down-to-earth,” Madewell design director King Ying Lee told WWD ahead of Chung’s first collaboration with the brand in 2010. Millard “Mickey” Drexler, chairman and CEO of J.Crew Group, added, “Alexa is just wicked cool. It’s not just how she looks or how she dresses that’s cool, it’s how she is.”
With nostalgia in every stitch, Alexa Chung for Madewell presents a host of fall wardrobe essentials with glamorous updates to wardrobe staples like a matching blazer and mini skirt in maroon suede, denim in nearly every silhouette that fulfills the double-down trend, and Chung’s “Dream Jeans” made from an emerald green button-up shirt and bootcut-fit Japanese denim. Her vintage feel is reflected in distressed washes and classic outerwear designs, while Madewell’s modern touches of sustainable sourcing enhance the evolved vibe of Chung’s latest work. And best of all, she’s the ultimate It girl for your favorite It girl. Who better to style for fall?
Alexa Chung attends the Alexa Chung for Madewell Fall 2010 Collection Presentation held at the Bowery Hotel on February 15, 2010 in New York City.
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Shop the new Alexa Chung for Madewell collection below before they sell out, or you might have to wait another decade.
Pleated pocket button-up shirt by Alexa Chung for Madewell
Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s time to swap out your white button-up shirt for this enchanting emerald color. The “Dark Pine” Pleated Pocket Button-Up Shirt hugs your body in breezy, shiny satin, specially designed to complement your favorite blue jeans.
Prices as of the publication date of this article: $128
Alexa Chung for Madewell Denim Maxi Skirt (Croswell Wash)
A modern favorite with a worn-in wash, the denim maxi skirt by Alexa Chung for Madewell hits just below the ankle, giving you just the right amount of room to show off your chic style. Kitten heel or Ankle boots.
Prices as of the publication date of this article: $128
Suede double-breasted blazer by Alexa Chung for Madewell
It’s no surprise that warm brown suede is a huge trend for fall, so look no further than Chung’s versatile double-breasted blazer. With an oversized fit and menswear-inspired details, it’s a timeless staple that’ll be a wardrobe favorite for years to come.
Prices as of the publication date of this article: $498
Alexa Chung for Madewell Alexa Dream Jeans in Outridge Wash
Chung calls these her “dream jeans,” and we believe her. They’re made from Japanese Kaihara denim, and the sub-$200 price tag is a steal. With a high waist and classic bootcut, they’re perfect for going from the office to a night on the town. Plus, you can even bring them into a Madewell store to have them tailored for a perfect fit.
Prices as of the publication date of this article: $168
Alexa Chung in a suede mini skirt by Madewell
This suede mini skirt is designed to be worn with sheer black tights or knee-high socks. bootsa chunky sweater. Just add a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Prices as of the publication date of this article: $298
Alexa Chung for Madewell Denim Flared Midi Skirt (Person Wash)
Chung’s denim flare midi skirt falls just below the knee in an on-trend circle skirt silhouette, offering comfort, versatility and feminine ease.
Prices as of the publication date of this article: $168
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Olivia Ciliano is a commerce writer and producer for Footwear News and WWD, writing shopping content covering fashion, beauty, footwear and TikTok style trends. Cigliano holds a BA in Journalism from Emerson College and has bylines in publications including Elite Daily and CR Fashion Book. She is currently based in New York City. At WWD, she regularly reports on exciting releases from top brands like Madewell.
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