Chillie London x M.C.Overalls

M.C.Overalls & Chillie London have combined to produce a limited edition capsule collection and fitting tribute to up-cycled fashion. Celebrating authenticity and quality craftsmanship, this collab builds on the relationship between changing habits and the awareness of a new generation of consumer in a post pandemic environment. 

Fast fashion has made space for a brighter vision of nostalgia and sustainable creativity. This  capsule collection is comprised of 20 pieces. ChillieLondon have revisited some of M.C.Overalls signature styles and colourways from the iconic to the brand’s tried & tested staples. Pieces include, Overalls, Work jackets, Coach jackets combined with Chillie’s vision of second hand bomber jackets and vintage workwear pieces. 

With a focus on reducing the environmental impact and promoting a greener future, Chillie London have been sourcing 90’s style bombers jackets, workwear,  waistcoats and other hardware and textiles.  Using rejected padding, textures and layers from all parts of a jacket, they have recreated a new style of jacket to define what up-cycling is all about.  The jackets are functional but also several styles have multiple options and ways of styling.  Layered with waistcoats to style over or under a jacket some of these pieces have 3 to 4 ways to wear them.  The idea is to have a piece that can be styled in many ways to add to the sustainability of the piece.  

‘Our vision for the future is to keep producing up-cycled collections that hopefully inspire other brands to do the same rather than over producing with with huge amounts of wasted clothing.’ Says Natalie Hartley, co- founder of Chillie London

She added ‘We want to work with brands that are aligned with our vision about sustainability.  M.C.Overalls have iconic pieces produced and designed to a high level with great quality which remains the benchmark for a sustainable brand.  We love their simplicity, modern easy dressing which mirrors our approach to fashion.  Each piece has been the perfect blank canvas for us to create from staying true to their vision with a little spice from Chillie.  

‘Upcycling can be the new recycling for fashion.  It has to be this way we are here to make sure this does keep happening’ says Lydia co- founder of Chillie London 

Prices start at £175 and go up to £350. 

Available from the 11th October 2023 at the new Chillie London store on 361 Portobello Rd, London W10 5SA.

The full collection is now available online https://www.chillielondon.com

Chillie London x The Groucho Club for London Fashion Week

We had an exclusive presentation and pop up shop to celebrate London Fashion Week in conjunction with The Groucho Club, Soho To help launch our new drop for SS23.

Which were your favourite looks?

Check out the website for a selection of our new stock CHILLIE LONDON or visit our POP UP shop 40 Golborne Road, London W10

Samantha wears Jeremy Scott for Moschino 2014 (above)

Sofia wears red leather biker under white leather coat (above)

Tim wears Adidas leather jacket (above)

Melanie wears red leather NYC jacket and Wei wears fuschia pink leather jacket with shoulder pads (above)

Luke wears marbled leather jacket over own clothes

The models performed to live music by ZUKO @zukovstheworld

Founders Chillie London Natalie Hartley and Lydia McNeill (below)

Check out some of our favourite styles now available online or at the pop up shop

Chillie Chats… Samantha Wears

Samantha was one of our MAJOR models in our latest ss23 campaign, starring in the photoshoot and taking part in our 2 day presentation to launch ss23 held at the Groucho Club during London Fashion Week. We scouted her as a customer at Chillie when we had our very first pop up shop at Pichi on Ladbroke Grove and we all became fast friends. Sam modelled back in the day but through her growing Instagram following is having another career as a model! She has most recently starred in something for Miu Miu and has been cast in shows over this season in London. She has some amazing stories to match her epic vintage collection which she has collected since she can remember. Thanks Sam for your continued and incredible support for Chillie London. Here's what she has to say!

C: Describe your style

Pre loved, into vintage sporty style, next day funky or classic ! Always different I would say.

C: Where do you look for fashion inspiration

On my local high street or when I’m walking doing errands… old movies, I don’t really follow a trend.

Recently went to Oslo Court in St John's Wood and time has stood still these colours and table settings haven't changed in over 20 years and are still inspiring to me!

C: Why do you buy vintage

Because the price point is often more affordable, I know not everyone else will have it, I always wonder who owned it before and it’s much more exciting than going to a store. Always I LOVE to say when people ask me where it’s from to say it’s vintage. Hahahaah

C: What’s the story behind Your favourite vintage piece (below)

Basically my friend was getting married and she was asking what I was going to wear to the wedding she said I could borrow from her as she had an incredible wardrobe!! I had always loved Thai cashmere Chanel blazer however I was taller than her and she had had the jacket shortened to fit but I was obsessed so I wore it! She let me borrow it once and then went to a party in it and someone poured beer over it!! She never knew had it dry cleaned but never borrowed anything again after that!! A year ago, at a vintage fair, I saw this exact same jacket tried it on and the arms were so short and knew it had to be the same one. I bought it and was so happy to have found it as would never have been able to have afforded it!! What are the chances!! Fate

C: Favourite brand

Money no object will probably be vintage Chanel/ viv and YSL

This Chanel sweatshirt I bought at the Chillie London pop up event, exclusively sold by stylist Sara Gilmour and since then I discovered Claudia Schiffer out in the same sweatshirt from back when it came out!

C: Do you prefer e books / audiobook or physical book

Love the smell of a good book. So a physical book.

C: Do you shop in store

Yeah sometimes ! I like talking and I always meet interesting people

C: Do you vote and if so what drives your vote?

Yes!!!!!!! Everyone should vote!

The hat above I made!! This picture was taken 28 years ago

C: Tips for shopping vintage

Don’t have something in mind, shop out put of season, and try stuff on!!!! You never know, it may fit.

C: Favourite item on the website

Those red leather Nike track pants! And the red Mosh jacket

C: What’s your daily uniform

Jeans jeans jeans

C: 3 things and the story behind them

The vintage chanel sweatshirt from Chillie!!!

The jacket I borrowed from a friend to find it after lockdown

Piece of furniture ( does this count??) that I put a note thro the door after lockdown and got

C: Vintage or rental?

Always vintage

C: How do you feel about social media

Has good and bad parts.

C: How do you prioritise mental health

I’m lucky to live in central london, near some parks…I literally walk everywhere I possibly can, I have to go outside everyday even in the rain, I love the rain actually! If I have time u can see me sitting in a bus stop just watching…. I love trees and weirdly know a lot of their names and I like to watch them ever changing. If only trees could talk………. Nature is so good for us, even 5 mins in the fresh air.

C: Which media outlets do you like to get your news from?

I read papers on line mainly. I try to watch the news in the evening if I can.