Don’t get me wrong, I love affordable fashion. But it’s not often that a high street collection is so good, so elevated, so on-trend, that it can easily hold its own in a catwalk show during one of the most famous fashion weeks in the world. COS just pulled that off with finesse, for the second time. The brand showed their autumn/winter 2022 collection at New York Fashion Week on Tuesday (they showed in London this time last year) with the city skyline as a backdrop and A-list models such as Paloma Elsesser showcasing the clothes.
We’ve known for a while that COS was special, and definitely on the more expensive-looking end of the high street, but in recent seasons—I think my fellow editors would all agree—the brand has taken it to another level. With beautifully functional yet elegant pieces, unique designs, top-class tailoring and quality that usually comes with a much higher price tag. The collection just shown was a reflection of this—it was truly sensational, and much-deserving of its place on the packed NYFW schedule.
Highlights include beautiful outerwear, uber-cool XL silhouettes (just enough to still be wearable), luxe leather, and expert colour combinations that brought tonal neutrals and neon brights together in harmony. A special mention must also be made for the elevated accessories, too— an area that COS keeps going from strength to strength in (I’m still wearing that crossbody bag everyday).
And the best part? Unlike most fashion week shows which are a season ahead, this one you can shop online right now— great news for the impatient among us. Not to mention it doesn’t come with designer price tags. More of the collection will continue dropping throughout the season, but below you’ll find the items available to shop now. My advice? Don’t hang around, fashion people will be snapping these items up immediately.
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