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August 15, 2011
Meet the bloggers
Well, first off, there’s us. We’re an ever-changing group working on all sorts of creative things at Madewell. Designers, media mavens, tastemakers, industrious interns—the gang’s all here.
We’re really excited to share all the stuff—big or small, far and wide–that constantly inspires us. Hop over here and you’ll get the story on each of us.
But wait, there’s more…
We cast a net from coast to coast, sweeping up some of our favorite writerly women who we think are just so Madewell. (We have a hunch you’ll think so too.) Read up on the group, whose musings you’ll find mixed in with our own.
August 16, 2011
Musical Muse: Eleanor Friedberger
by Kendall Meade (Madewell)
We love how this songstress (she’s also part of the Brooklyn-based band The Fiery Furnaces) wears our Widelegger Jeans in her own effortlessly cool-to-the-core way.
Above, watch Eleanor play “I Won’t Fall Apart On You Tonight” from her just-released solo album, Last Summer. (Isn’t she lovely? Get tons more Eleanor here.)
“My stage style is jeans and a T-shirt, rings and a necklace.”
What she’s wearing:
- Her great-grandmother’s cardigan
- Madewell Striped Booklist Tank
- Madewell Widelegger Jeans
- Her own necklace
And how do you wear Madewell? We’re curious to see, so post pics of your latest looks on our Facebook page.
August 17, 2011
Rocker’s Guide To Summer Reading
by Kendall Meade (Madewell)
September’s sneaking up on us, so hurry and get in your summer reads, recommended by these supercool musicians.
Peggy Wang (The Pains of Being Pure at Heart)
Youth in Revolt by C.D. Payne
Mary Timony (Wild Flag, Helium)
The Dewey Decimal System by Nathan Larson
Joan Wasser (Joan As Police Woman)
Any of the Cosmic Trigger books by Robert Anton Wilson
Beth Wawerna (Bird of Youth)
Life by Keith Richards
Nina Persson (A Camp, The Cardigans)
2666 by Roberto Bolaño
Dee Dee Penny (Dum Dum Girls)
Henry and June by Anaïs Nin
August 23, 2011
Office Craze: Sippy Cups for Grown-Ups
by Kendall Meade (Madewell)
Real talk: I hate drinking water. To me, it’s a total snooze. Recently I spotted a few gals at the office with these plastic to-go cups practically glued to their hands and filled with—you guessed it—water. They looked so happy drinking this flavorless liquid, and I immediately wanted in. I spotted a cute red one on a trip to Dylan’s Candy Bar with my niece and immediately started drinking water like a madwoman.
Fully hydrated for once in my life, I sang its praises at our Monday morning Web meeting (usually I’m sucking on my second coffee). By Friday, almost everyone at the meeting had one in various colors and designs. Someone described them as “sippy cups for adults,” and it’s totally true.
That’s us above, caught red-handed at this morning’s Web meeting.
September 6, 2011
Musical Muse: Binki Shapiro
by Kendall Meade (Madewell)
She’s our latest style crush and part of the insanely addictive L.A.-based band Little Joy (along with boyfriend Fabrizio Moretti—yep, of The Strokes). We love how Binki mixes our Vintage Rocker Jeans with her own low-key style—it’s as lovely and charming as her music.
She’s also wearing our Cableknit Crewneck Sweater.
Want more Binki? Just click here. And don’t miss this behind the scenes video, where Binki spills the beans about her vintage guitar, her favorite song to cover and the one she wishes she’d written.
September 30, 2011
Musical Muse: Annie Clark of St. Vincent
by Kendall Meade (Madewell)
She’s got mad guitar skills, three critically acclaimed albums under her belt and an elegantly quirky closet. See how Annie Clark of St. Vincent wears our High Riser Jeans her way (we love a gal who marches to her own tune).
Annie’s also wearing our Lunch Break Cardigan, Silk Leaflet Blouse and Prairie Boots.
If you’re as into St. Vincent as we are, we have a feeling you’ll want more. Just click here to see more of Annie’s personal twist on Madewell essentials, plus an exclusive Q&A where she spills the beans about her musical icons, the first thing she does after a gig and the one song she wishes she’d written.
October 10, 2011
Office Craze: Taking a Stand
by Kendall Meade (Madewell)
That’s me, workin’ it a little too hard for the camera, but proof is proof, right? I’m still standing, believe it or not.
Recently, our tiny marketing department went on a lunch outing. At the end of our delicious meal, I started whining about my sore back and promptly blamed both my soft bed and the occupational hazards that go along with being a writer (translation: sitting for hours upon end). Gigi suggested standing up at my desk, which seemed supercrazy until I came across an article that suggested that sitting for most of the day at a desk can take years off your life. A panicked spark flew, and we instantly decided to band together and stand at work for as long as we could. My journey was filled with triumph, odd looks from coworkers and many suggestions for a playlist (you’ll find that below, too). And guess what? My back feels better. And I’m still standing.
Here, more true stories from the vertical front.
October 11, 2011
Hey, Detroit—Madewell Somerset Opens Today (Plus, Some Hometown Heroes)
by Kendall Meade (Madewell)
If there’s one thing I know from growing up in the Detroit area, it’s that the Somerset Collection Mall is the destination for shopping. When I’m visiting home, I’m either planning a trip to Somerset or talking to someone who is about to go there. (You seriously cannot have a conversation without the word “Somerset” somehow making a cameo.) So I was psyched when I could finally tell everyone from my hometown that we were finally opening a Madewell there (in the old North Face space). It was like the ultimate talking point (they’ve all heard enough about my dog, anyway). So in honor of Madewell’s Detroit-area debut (today, yay!), here are a few of my all-time favorite local spots and hometown heroes.
November 9, 2011
The Band Interview We Couldn’t Resist: White Denim
by Kendall Meade (Madewell)
Here’s the band—wearing jeans, of course.
It was just too perfect, almost inevitable: We’re a denim brand, they have denim in their band name. They live in Austin, we have an Austin store. What I didn’t anticipate, though, was that I’d be totally obsessed with their latest record, D. And I definitely wasn’t the only one. Whenever I played it in the office, without fail, someone would say, “Who is this? I reeeeeally like it.” Every song has a different but likable vibe. Take their slow jam “Street Joy,” for example, which sounds one part Jeff Buckley and two parts The National. Oh, and the amazing prom-themed video doesn’t hurt.
Wait, there’s more! We had the chance to pick bass player Steve’s brain about his favorite spots in Austin, how many pairs of jeans he actually owns and how it is they got that band name.
December 1, 2011
The Voice Behind Our Holiday Video: Katie Herzig
by Kendall Meade (Madewell)
Credit: Tim Hanseroth
If you’ve checked out our new holiday video, you can’t help but rock out to the music, a supercatchy song called “Free My Mind” written and performed by Nashville-based musician Katie Herzig. A friend sent Katie’s MP3 to Madewell HQ and we were instantly smitten. Check it out and you’ll see what we mean.
Since we’re in a holiday mood, we asked her what she’ll be listening to this season and—just like her music—her playlist is equal parts dreamy and poppy (with some old favorites thrown in). Have a listen.
Katie’s Holiday Playlist
1. “White Winter Hymnal” - Fleet Foxes
4. “Everlasting Light” - The Black Keys
5. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” - Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors
6. “Cinnamon and Chocolate” - Butterfly Boucher
7. “Extraordinary Machine” - Fiona Apple
8. “Poison & Wine” - The Civil Wars
