The collaboration between Madewell and Benjamin Talley Smith is a limited-edition denim capsule and it’s one of the most craft-focused denim projects the brand has done.
Talley is known in the industry as the “denim whisperer”. He is totally obsessed with fit, wash, and the construction of his denims.
“Over 20 people touch the jeans- from me to the pattern maker, fit model, tech designer, sewing team and washing team. In the end, they become your favorite pair, which is exactly what I hope they’ll be,” Talley Smith said in a statement.
Previously, Talley has also worked in collaborations with brands like Helmut Lang, Everlane, Khaite, Walmart among others.
The seven pieces limited edition collection includes a low-rise wide-leg, a classic straight leg,jean and also a borrowed-from-the-boys oversized sweatshirt.
This collab hits several big 2026 denim directions you’ve been tracking:
The return of rigid, non-stretch denim, low-rise wide-leg fits, and workwear – the right now it trend. It’s basically Madewell moving closer to niche labels like Kapital, Orslow, or Mister Freedom, but still commercial.
The limited edition capsule collection is available to shop for on the Madewell website, as well as in their stores.
