The Autumn Capsule Wardrobe

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A seasonal curation of permanent COS icons – precise, considered and designed for daily life. A wardrobe collected over time, where each piece becomes irreplaceable.

Defined by considered design, the COS women’s autumn capsule is a curated edit of wardrobe icons that form the blueprint of lasting style. Tailoring, cashmere, outerwear and foundational layers are distilled with a timeless approach that is both purposeful and polished. Each piece is an expression of craftsmanship; an unrelenting focus on cut, construction and the exceptional hand feel of premium materials, where silhouettes integrate seamlessly into daily life. 


An autumnal palette of enduring neutrals – black, soft taupe, crisp white and navy explored through tone, texture and layering – marks a shift to an understated way of dressing that feels elevated yet effortless. Perfected shirts, trousers and knitwear embody the meticulous attention to detail that distinguishes the autumn capsule, underpinning the collection’s hero coats and jackets. Discover the key wardrobe elements that define modern dressing.

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TAILORED OUTERWEAR

An unmistakable COS signature, outerwear anchors the transitional wardrobe. A classic single-breasted coat marries meticulous construction with design details drawn from tailoring. The warm wool blend highlights a characterful mouliné yarn flecked with nuanced brown tones for subtle step change from black. Double-faced wool brings a rich weight and luxurious handle – an iconic style in a cocooning cut allows for multiple underpinnings, while the sweeping shawl collar of a double-breasted wrap silhouette complements an elegant below-the-knee length, perfect for day and evening. 

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THE MODERN SHIRT

Revised proportions offer a new expression of a timeless wardrobe archetype. In the atelier, the white shirt is reimagined with a deep open neckline and softly cocooned sleeves – a study in restraint, where simplicity speaks volumes. The relaxed nature of the collar, the precisely stitched placket and squared cuffs, the crisp fluidity of the fabric – every detail is considered, marking an evolution of the signature COS shirt. Style with light-blue jeans, loafers and a nonchalantly layered knit for a lesson in easy daytime sophistication.

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THE MERINO JUMPER

An understated cornerstone of the autumn capsule, the merino wool jumper is a subtle evolution of a classic. Reimagined with a softly draped shawl collar as a nod to the elegant V-neck, the silhouette is polished yet comfortable. The relaxed fit is designed for layering, whether worn over crisp shirting or foundations, making it a versatile base for the cooler months. Crafted from ultra-soft merino, it provides warmth without weight and a refined texture that naturally drapes, elevating everyday dressing.

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RENEWED TAILORING

Anchored in quality and considered design, COS tailoring continues to honour the craftsmanship of the atelier, where cut, construction and materiality are held to the highest regard. For autumn, the tailored wool jacket in a refreshed taupe shade retains the hallmarks of classic suiting through a full lining, jet pockets and precise internal structure, while embracing the modern sensibility of an oversized silhouette with elongated lapels. Trousers in cropped lengths or fluid shapes propose a refreshed interpretation of the investment suit.

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COS CASHMERE

Cashmere remains a key tenet of the COS wardrobe, prized for its exceptional quality and exquisitely soft feel. Spun from pure cashmere, the endlessly adaptable crew-neck jumper is revised with precision and attention to detail – chunky ribbed trims trace the collar and cuffs, a slight drop through the shoulders creates a comfortably relaxed silhouette. Arriving in timeless charcoal and deep-brown mélange, it slots seamlessly into the refined palette of the capsule collection, ensuring year-round relevance and effortless layering.

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SLIM TROUSERS

The autumn capsule marks a return to the slimline trouser, reaffirming its place as a modern wardrobe essential. Inspired by the clean lines and streamlined silhouette of classic tailoring, the fit strikes the perfect balance of structure aand ease – slightly cinched yet engineered to move. Structured high-waist shapes refresh the signature barrel-leg trouser, tailored in cropped lengths and offered in timeless shades to coordinate with suit jackets or the season’s minimal tops.

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THE SIGNATURE TOP

Effortlessly classic and undeniably essential, the season’s foundational layers strike a distinctly minimal note. The long-sleeved top, cut in a defined slim fit, emerges as a quiet hero. Styled beneath crisp shirts, soft knitwear or tucked into tailored trousers, it seamlessly transitions between base layer and standalone piece. Rendered in timeless black and khaki cotton and reinterpreted in a fine merino wool rollneck for cooler days, this considered essential invites endless styling possibilities. A refined staple, reimagined for the rhythm of modern life.

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