The best fall Madewell essentials available at Toronto’s new Nordstrom

When Nordstrom landed in Toronto last week, the department store brought with it the city’s very own (and very first) mini Madewell boutique. Nordstrom is the exclusive Canadian retailer of the American label—which has a cultish following for its timeless basics—and will stock select pieces from the brand’s collections each season. Here, our favourite must-haves for autumn:

This woollen sweater coat ($240) is perfect for crisp October days when you’re still in denial about jacket weather:

Flannel shirts like this one ($119) were practically invented to be worn with comfy denim:

There’s no way you could imitate that perfectly frayed rip on these high-waisted skinnies ($173) with a pair of scissors:

This washed leather moto jacket ($672) proves it’s possible to find a great-fitting leather topper for under $1,000:

These black denim overalls ($200) have just the right amount of stretch:

Coats are cozier when they look and feel like a blanket ($338):

This lace-up silk blouse ($149) is office- and brunch-appropriate:

This faux-fur vest ($173) lets you instantly elevate a casual look with minimal effort:

Pair this plaid flannel ($107) with a Timmy’s coffee and fuzzy tuque for maximal Canadiana: