A Sneak Peek at Madewell’s Spring Catalog

Meet your new "prints charming." A preview of what Madewell has to offer this spring has been released, and let’s just say the looks won’t stay on this J.Crew spin-off’s shelves too long. The lookbook’s appropriately named “Mix Master” section featured polka dots, stripes, and florals on everything from signature scarves to playful socks, which were cheekily shown with flats and heels. This season, Madewell took a twist on classic patterns by toying with scale, as shown in the pointilized to oversized polka dots on the dress pictured above. We’re dying to get our hands on their dizzying take on a pinstripe pant, which looks like a delightful a bar code.

These pieces will be available both in-store and online on Tuesday, March 6, but you can start plotting which printed pieces you’d like to mix and match now. Hey, it’s okay to break that cardinal rule about mixing stripes with polka dots. After all, you have Jenna Lyons' permission.

Text Kara Solarz
Images Lucky Magazine

Clash Class: J.Crew's scholarly take on mixing it up

J.Crew's Fall 2011 line features the brand's standards: washed out boyfriend jeans and confectionery cardigans with a sophisticated twist. This season Lyons has delved into rich, contrasting bright solids and very little pattern. With a cult following of her quirky, old-timey pieces, Lyons has decided to move to something a little more sophisticated this time around. The clothes feel decidedly more mature than past collections with structured swing coats and pressed cropped pants.

In true Crew style, the models look slightly disheveled; their ruffled hair and coy smirks look like they were doing something way too fun just moments before. And those over-sized glasses! They take some of the edge off of grown up silk dresses. According to Style.com, the Cutler and Gross frames are the same ones that grace Lyons's own façade. Look to the line this fall for wonderful additions to your closet and some inspiration for coupling all of your favorite vintage hand-me-downs!

Text Hannah Morris
Source & Image: Style.com