If there’s one thing that Madewell excels at, it’s making jeans that you want to wear every day of the week. They complement pretty much any fall outfit, come in all kinds of fits and styles, and the quality is top-notch. But, if you’re still holding back on a great pair of jeans because you can't swing the $100+ price point (or are just in the market for some new killer denim), now is the time to hit "add to cart". This weekend, all of Madewell's bestselling jeans are only $75.
From now until Monday, Madewell will have their most-wanted styles –– high-rise skinny, black straight leg, retro flare, and more –– nearly half off in celebration of the fall season. Take a peek at 15 pairs we love and make sure to use the code OVERSTOCK at checkout for an all-access pass to all things denim.
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Madewell High-Rise Bootcut Jeans: Garment-Dyed Carpenter Edition, $, available at Madewell
Madewell High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Mackey Wash: Button-Front, $, available at Madewell
Madewell The Dadjean in Millman Wash: Ripped Edition, $, available at Madewell
Madewell Cali Demi-Boot Jeans in Fleetwood Wash, $, available at Madewell
Madewell Relaxed Overalls: Garment-Dyed Edition, $, available at Madewell
Madewell 11" High-Rise Flare Jeans in Mersey Wash, $, available at Madewell
Madewell The Perfect Vintage Jean: Western Pocket Edition, $, available at Madewell
Madewell Botanical Colors Dyed Slim Wide-Leg Jeans, $, available at Madewell
Madewell 9" Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans in Orland Wash, $, available at Madewell
Madewell Curvy High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Black Sea, $, available at Madewell
Madewell The Perfect Vintage Jean in Ainsworth Wash, $, available at Madewell
Madewell 10" High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Carbondale Wash, $, available at Madewell
Madewell The High-Rise Slim Boyjean in Elkhart Wash, $, available at Madewell
Madewell 10" High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Hayes Wash, $, available at Madewell
Madewell Classic Straight Jeans in Lunar Wash, $, available at Madewell
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H&M is known for its sell-out designer collaborations, but it just announced what is no doubt to be our favorite yet. Fans of cult label The Vampire’s Wife, rejoice! The high street giant will launch a partnership with the U.K.-based brainchild of Susie Cave on October 22, bringing us a magic mix of Cave’s old world elegance and H&M’s contemporary cool.
Having previously released blockbuster collections with the likes of Balmain, Giambattista Valli, and Erdem, H&M is certainly no stranger to the world of luxury fashion, but its latest venture with Cave looks to be one of its most coveted yet. Having founded The Vampire’s Wife back in 2014 with business partner Alex Adamson, over the past few years Cave has solidified the brand as an industry favorite. Renowned for its embellished sleeves, exaggerated silhouettes and gothic influences, The Vampire’s Wife has become the ultimate brand for those with a penchant for a dark romance and fairytale femininity, worn by everyone from Keira Knightley and Jodie Comer to Kate Moss.
In recent years the brand’s Falconetti Dresses have become staples on the red carpet, with actresses and musicians alike turning to Cave’s signature ruffle sleeves, metallic colorways, and frilly hemlines. Thankfully though, for those who don’t have a celebrity-sized budget, the brand’s new collaboration with H&M features an exclusive collection of new statement shoulder dresses as well as velvet pussy bow capes, fingerless lace gloves, and branded t-shirts — even better, the entire collection is comprised of recycled materials. According to Vogue, Susie’s husband and renowned musician, Nick Cave, is also involved in the collection, designing the jewelry at home, making the drop doubly as covetable.
Available in a monochromatic color palette of black, white, and shimmering silver, the campaign imagery shows the collection is in keeping with Cave’s aesthetic DNA: white ruffle collared mini dress and floor-sweeping lace gowns are sure to be the most sought-after pieces. While The Vampire’s Wife pieces look just as beautiful on New Year’s Eve as they do a summer wedding, the team-up with H&M has a distinctly Victorian feel, and the timing of the drop couldn’t be more perfect, landing just in time for the spooky season.
With H&M’s collaborative projects notoriously selling out within seconds, we suspect that The Vampire’s Wife collection will likely follow suit, meaning to be in with a chance of copping the drop you’ll need to have your laptop primed and at the ready. Akin to the desperate scramble for Glastonbury tickets, the initial shopping experience will likely be frantic, but that only makes bagging one of the dreamy designs that much sweeter.
Shop the H&M x The Vampire Wife’s collection from October 22nd on H&M.com.
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With nods to Sex and the City, the fashion inEmily in Paris, a new 10-episode show on Netflix, is (unsurprisingly) full of sartorially covetable moments. From a sheer blouse featuring the Eiffel Tower that the American protagonist, Emily (Lily Collins), wears to her first day on the job in Paris to the deconstructed haute couture dress she dons for an auction, the looks come from a noteworthy list of designers.
While there are some pieces that Sex and the City's Patricia Field (in collaboration with French costume designer Marylin Fitoussi) created specifically for the show, in a refreshing move for the costume world, most of the clothing is from current brands. What's even better than the fact that viewers can get their hands on the styles from Emily in Paris is that it's not all Chanel and Christian Louboutin (though the two do feature very prominently in the show). In fact, with the duo pulling clothing from a variety of contemporary designers, ranging from Sandro to Kate Spade and Ganni, some of the onscreen looks are relatively affordable.
That said, with filming having taken place last year and many of the pieces being vintage to start off, a lot of the items we had our eye on are no longer available. All to say: Don't wait on buying the looks that are as, at the time of publishing, some of the pieces have only a few sizes left.
Ahead, the Emily in Paris-approved pieces you can buy right now.
At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.In a nod to the Sex and the City finale, Emily wears a tulle skirt for a work event early on in the series. She pairs it with a formal strapless black top, Christian Louboutin sandals, and a quirky vintage purse.
Alexandre Vauthier Strapless draped stretch-silk satin bustier top, $, available at The OutnetWhile Mindy tells Emily that she "look[s] American" in this yellow look, the tank-skirt set is actually the product of popular Danish fashion export Ganni. The matching bag is designed by Field, while the sold-out belt is from Rag & Bone.
Ganni Hemlock printed crepe de chine camisole, $, available at The Outnet
Ganni Hemlock Printed Silk Maxi Skirt, $, available at Vestiaire CollectiveEmily has a soft spot for plaid, checkered, and houndstooth patterns. Good news: Most of this look is still available. Bad news: It won't come cheap.
Veronica Beard Miller Dickey Checker Jacket, $, available at Bergdorf Goodman
Veronica Beard Carito Checked Cotton Shorts, $, available at mytheresa
Chanel Iridescent Lambskin Quilted Bag, $, available at Fashionphile
Christian Louboutin Soval 85 metallic textured-leather pumps, $, available at Net-A-PorterWhile it's hard to see with the long blouse, Emily's skirt features a stunning pearl trim — that is perfectly balanced out with the sporty bucket hat.
Kangol Furgora Bucket Hat, $, available at Shoes.com
Sandro Mini skirt, $, available at YooxWhile the Alice + Olivia blouse, featuring the Eiffel Tower, and the Aldo bag that Emily wears on her first day at work are no longer available, you can still score the skirt and booties (albeit in different colors).
Ronny Kobo Faux snake-effect leather mini skirt, $, available at The Outnet
Christian Louboutin Gorgona 85 leather ankle boots, $, available at Matches FashionIn one of the season's most standout looks, Emily wears a Chanel jacket with a plaid bucket hat, a mini bag, and Christian Louboutin booties in a collage print. Consider the jacket an investment piece.Kangol plaid bucket hat
Staud Mini Bissett Bucket Bag, $, available at FarfetchWhile the fuzzy Essentiel Antwerp sweater that Emily wears to the French countryside is sadly no longer available, through some internet sleuthing, we found the rain boots, though in a different color.
Aigle Malouine Wellington Boots, $, available at AmazonWhile attending a Paris Fashion Week show, Emily nods to her Chicago roots with matching puffer coat and dress from Virgil Abloh's brand Off-White.
Off-White Floral Print Mini Dress, $, available at TheRealRealIn an homage to Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face, Emily wears a stunning strapless black dress and crystal-adorned pumps to the opera. She rounds out the look with Agnelle gloves, vintage purse and fur, and La Compagnie du Costume jewels.
Christian Siriano Off-The-Shoulder Dress, $, available at Farfetch
Cosmoparis Jordann Pumps, $, available at CosmoparisWhile visiting Pierre Cadault at home, Emily wears a floral MSMG coat from a 2013 collection and quirky accessories, including Fendi sock boots and a furry bag.
Kate Spade Nicola Faux Fur Twistlock Chain Wallet, $, available at kate spade
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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE – AUGUST 19: Democratic vice presidential nominee U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) speaks on the third night of the Democratic National Convention from the Chase Center August 19, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware. The convention, which was once expected to draw 50,000 people to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is now taking place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic. Harris is the first African-American, first Asian-American, and third female vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
The expression “not your grandmother’s pearls” is as tired as the idea that pearls have ever been out of style in the first place. While there are certainly fewer young people now wearing classic single-strand necklaces than in the past, thanks to runway designers, pearls have undergone a renaissance of sorts in the last decade — shedding that grandmother’s-jewelry box image and transforming into statement pieces in the form of Chanel’s layered pearl chains (of The Devil Wears Prada fame) and Rochas’ pearl clutches. But the classic strands haven’t disappeared, either, proving the accessory’s timeless appeal. “Pearls always had a longstanding status as luxury, especially because of the laborious process in collecting the pearls and then manufacturing them into accoutrements,” says Darnell-Jamal Lisby, fashion historian and curator. “Pearls equate to displaying luxury and elegance.” It’s no wonder, then, that they have been a mainstay of the powerful elite — specifically, in politics.
As ubiquitous as the colors red and blue, pearls are synonymous with First Lady fashion, first appearing on Martha Washington and later canonized in political fashion history by Jacqueline Kennedy and Barbara Bush. Lisby cites pearls’ popularity as being related to both “respectability politics and personal display of austerity.” He says, “[As] a FLOTUS, their role is to act as a canvas to their partner’s policies. For them to dress in fashion choices that overshadow their partner’s platform, instead of complementing it, has been traditionally seen as uncouth. Therefore, if you look at many of [their] fashion choices over the years, it’s very restrained, comparatively, to what was avant-garde or fashionable during their time.”
While Kennedy Onassis became known for wearing the traditional single-strand white pearl necklace of her predecessors, Bush popularized pearls of the costume jewelry, faux, three-strand variety from Kenneth Jay Lane. And then, from 2009 to 2017, Michelle Obama made her mark in her signature double strands. Despite the slight variations, all these looks have signified an understanding of tradition and embodied understated elegance. “Some First Ladies, like Jackie Kennedy and Michelle Obama, were fashion icons in their own right, but the fashion they wore did not veer into overshadowing their partner; thus, in my purview, among other accessories, pearls became a staple symbol of subtle display of style,” says Lisby. “Also, there is a high level of presence one must display to be a FLOTUS as representative of the United States, and from where I stand, pearls easily translate that required display.”
The accessory continues to be a silent uniform of sorts for women inside the White House, ranging from Hillary Clinton to Nancy Pelosi — now, though, with a modern twist. In addition to the double strands, Obama frequently sported contemporary styled takes on the accessory, which involved layering strands on top of strands for statement looks for the more formal White House events. Rep. Ayanna Pressley — who in 2018 became Massachusetts’ first Black woman elected to Congress — has likewise opted for oversized styles. But the person who has most come to embody the pearl’s place in politics today is Kamala Harris.
The Democratic vice presidential nominee has long worn the accessory, going back to 1986 when she wore a pearl necklace in her Howard University graduation picture, in a nod to her sorority. “Kamala Harris is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, which is the first of the Sorority of the African American Divine Nine Black Greek organizations. The symbolism for the AKA sorority is pearls, which each pearl represents the original founding and incorporated members who started the sorority in 1908,” says Lisby. “Pearls are symbolic of her celebration of her heritage and the sisterhood of the AKA and other Black Greek organizations.”
While Harris has embraced this tradition throughout her life and political career, it’s not unusual to see her sporting more “unconventional” styles, like the chain style from Irene Neuwirth, featuring spaced-out pearls of varying sizes, that she wore to accept her candidacy for vice president at the Democratic National Convention (seen in the picture above), or the Tahitian pearls she wore to pay her respect to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Even when she does wear the traditional pearls, Harris doesn’t hesitate to match them with something unexpected, like a pair of Timberland boots or her go-to Converse sneakers, subverting their symbolism of traditional, quiet femininity as seen on someone like Bush, and becoming transgressive on someone who won’t be relegated to the sidelines. On the one hand, it shows an understanding of tradition and respectability, something that, despite the current president, is still deemed important in politics (especially if you’re a woman!); on the other, the ability to understand what politics means in today’s world where it’s more common to find politicians running around in Timberlands and Telfar bags than attending formal parties in opera gloves. An item used to symbolize tradition, on the neck of someone like Harris or Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (who has also worn an unconventional pearl necklace in the past), becomes a powerful statement: This is a woman not beholden to tradition, and unafraid to shake things up.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 02: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Harry Styles visits SiriusXM Studios on March 02, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 18: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Harry Styles attends The BRIT Awards 2020 at The O2 Arena on February 18, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
The trend is not limited to just politics or women. The proof is in the number of famous men who have taken a liking to the traditionally feminine accessory, more associated with Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s than music arenas like Madison Square Garden. Most notably, Harry Styles created a spike in demand for the accessory after styling the pearl necklace a variety of ways for his Fine Line press tour earlier in the year. Other musicians, like Shawn Mendes and Jonas Brothers, have likewise sported the timeless style statement recently, as has fashion designer Marc Jacobs.
Men wearing pearls is not a new trend by any means — Pharrell walked in pearls for Chanel back in 2016, A$AP Rocky sported necklaces and a ring to a Dior show in 2018, and Billy Porter dripped in pearls for NYFW in February of last year. And it goes further back than even the last half a decade.
“If you see paintings depicting royalty or the aristocracy from the 18th century and prior, you can see that pearls were often embroidered in their clothing. Obviously, some artists took their own liberties to embellish, but it was commonplace for aristocratic men to be seen wearing clothing embroidered with pearls during various periods in fashion history,” says Lisby. “Today, when I see Black musical artists or style icons wear pearls, I think it’s subconsciously an evolution from the gold chain in some ways. For many years, we’ve all seen a very specific experience of the Black community associate the gold chain to prosperity and therefore adopting it into their style if they can afford it. I think in a way, the pearls are a natural transition of that symbolism, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we see younger artists 15 years down the line don pearl necklaces regularly.”
While, in the past, men frequently wore gender-nonconforming accessories and silhouettes to the kind of events and performances where statements outfits were expected, now celebrities like Porter, Styles, and Jacobs are pushing gender norms by wearing heels, nail polish, and pearl necklaces in their day-to-day life, rather than just the Met Gala. Lisby sees this as “a sign of the broader culture changing to solidifying that there is a space of gender-neutrality in society and that gendered constructs when it comes to fashion should be dismantled.”
That said, there is no denying that the pearl necklace is experiencing an evolution of sorts, with the accessory moving away from a fashion statement symbolizing tradition and establishment to one of modern sensibility and transgression. And so, no, you might not be wearing your grandmother’s pearls — or maybe you are, and you’re sharing them with your boyfriend.
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