PAPERMAG: Cuteness (and Meerkats) Abounded at the Madewell Fall '12 Presentation

If there is one truth in this world, it is that I love myself some Madewell. So, Mr. Mickey and I headed to Madewell HQ (which also happens to be J. Crew HQ) this morning for a press preview showcasing J. Crew's younger cousin's forthcoming fall line. The name of the game was bright colors, mixed-and-matched patterns and some very cute animal imagery. Meerkats!! Following the preview, MM and I had a surreal and fun little run-in with the CEO of J. Crew, Mickey Drexler, as well as president and creative director Jenna Lyons. "It's VIPs on parade here!" Mr. Mickey exclaimed. Below, a selection of our favorite pieces from the fall collection.

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We loved this chic interpretation of a Theo Huxtable shirt.

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These were very Mr. Mickey.

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As was this cardi.

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Obsessed with this teeny-tiny leather fanny pack paired with an old-fashioned penny-farthing necklace. (And yes, we just used the word "penny-farthing.")

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