Madewell's Head of Design Picks 5 Must-Haves for Fall in Philly

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• "This tee is incredibly versatile; it can be worn and layered with just about everything." Modern
• "You can wear these year-round, with skinny jeans in the winter and a dress in the summer—a go-to classic." The Charley Boot, $198
• "This shirt is the perfect mix of boy and girl." Flannel Tomboy Workshirt in buffalo check, $74
• "If you're going to invest in one thing this season, it should be this leather jacket. You'll wear it to pieces." Modern Leather Bomber, $525
• "I love this new take on a classic black skinny; the coating adds an extra edge." Skinny Skinny Coated Jeans, $135

Excited about Walnut Street's new Madewell store? So are we. The sister brand to J.Crew will debut its brand-spankin'-new 1716 Walnut Street location on Tuesday, October 15, with a grand opening celebration that promises surprises and an up-close and personal look at the label's autumn essentials.

To whet your appetite for what's to come, Madewell's head of design, Somsack Sikhounmuong, shares the five must-have items from Madewell's fall 2013 collection, all of which will be available to purchase in the brand's Philly store come Tuesday. Stay tuned: Next week, we'll be partnering with Madewell to give away an amazing suede satchel to one lucky Racked Philly reader.

· Madewell [Official Site]
· Madewell's Official Grand Opening Will Be Feted With Freebies [Racked Philly]
· New J.Crew Factory Will Lure You Outside Philly City Lines [Racked Philly]