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After a surprise announcement last week, the best pieces in the buzzy Alexa Chung for Madewell collection are still available to shop — for now. Complete with rich textures of suede and denim, plus the season’s key color trends, Chung’s effortless It-girl style shines through the fall-ready capsule, nodding to evolved 2010s trends the tastemaker herself set.
For some, it may seem like yesterday when Chung’s street style graced Tumblr feeds and her British-twee aesthetic influenced girlish trends like the everyday ballet flat — a signature that lives on over a decade later. In fact, Chung and Madewell collaborated for the first time 14 years ago, back when the style icon was sketching the blueprint for internet It-girls that proceed her today. The collection was a certified mood board of preppy-chic polos, leopard-printed boots, brooches, HotPants (a WWD-coined term), and socks with strappy sandals, which all reappeared on the runways for fall 2024. The style maven has always represented a cool-girl je ne sais quoi with an effortless attitude that speaks for itself, and the new Alexa Chung for Madewell collection fronts her aura with refined sensibilities that elevate autumnal basics.
“Alexa’s style is inspiring and inventive, yet unbelievably approachable and down-to-earth,” Madewell design director Kin Ying Lee told WWD in 2010, ahead of Chung’s first collaboration with the brand. Millard “Mickey” Drexler, chairman and chief executive officer of J. Crew Group, added, “It’s just that Alexa is totally cool. It’s not the way she looks or dresses. It’s the way she is.”
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With nostalgia in every stitch, Alexa Chung for Madewell presents a slew of fall wardrobe essentials, including a matching blazer and mini skirt made of chestnut-colored suede, nearly every silhouette of denim to satisfy the doubled-down trend, and enticing updates to wardrobe no-brainers, like an emerald green button-up shirt and Chung’s “dream jeans” made of Japanese denim in a bootcut fit. Her vintage sensibilities ring through in worn-in washes and classic outwear designs, while Madewell’s modern touch of sustainable material sourcing bolsters the evolved feel of Chung’s newest installment. And, after all, she’s your favorite It-girl’s ultimate It-girl — who better to style you for fall?
Below, shop the new Alexa Chung for Madewell collection before it sells out for good — or you may just have to wait another decade.
Alexa Chung for Madewell Pleat-Pocket Button-Up Shirt
Labor Day has passed, so it’s time to swap your white button-up for this luscious emerald hue. The “dark pine” Pleat-Pocket Button-Up Shirt frames the body in airy, sheeny satin, specifically designed to compliment your favorite blue jeans.
Price upon publish date of this article: $128
Alexa Chung for Madewell Denim Maxi Skirt in Croswell Wash
A modern favorite in a worn-in wash, the Alexa Chung for Madewell Denim Maxi Skirt falls just below the ankle, offering the perfect amount of space to highlight a chic kitten heel or ankle boot.
Price upon publish date of this article: $128
Alexa Chung for Madewell Double-Breasted Blazer in Suede
It’s no surprise that warm brown suede is a major trend for fall, so it doesn’t get better than Chung’s versatile Double-Breasted Blazer. It comes in an oversized fit with menswear-inspired details, making for a timeless staple you’ll love in your wardrobe for years to come.
Price upon publish date of this article: $498
Alexa Chung for Madewell The Alexa Dream Jeans in Outridge Wash
Chung deems these her “dream jeans”— and we believe her. Considering they’re made with Japanese Kaihara Denim, the under-$200 price point is an impressive deal. High-waisted with a classic bootcut, they’ll take you from the office to a night on the town. Plus, you can take them to a Madewell store to have them tailored for a perfect fit.
Price upon publish date of this article: $168
Alexa Chung for Madewell Suede Mini Skirt
This suede mini skirt is practically begging to be worn with sheer black tights, knee-high boots, and a chunky sweater. Just add a pumpkin spice latte.
Price upon publish date of this article: $298
Alexa Chung for Madewell Denim Flare Midi Skirt in Pellson Wash
Chung’s Denim Flare Midi Skirt takes on a trending circle skirt silhouette that drapes below the knee, offering feminine ease in both comfort and versatility.
Price upon publish date of this article: $168
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Olivia Cigliano is a Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD where she writes shopping content across fashion, beauty, footwear, TikTok style trends, and more. Cigliano received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College, and her byline can be found 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.
