A DIALOGUE OF CORPORATE MODERNISM AND 1920S DECADENCE

Today, COS returned to the runway, unveiling its Autumn Winter 2026 collection in its fifth consecutive show at New York Fashion Week. Precision tailoring and tactile fabrications bring a quiet sense of sophistication, while nuanced references to 1920s glamour inform the collection’s texture, drape and sartorial expression. The result is a collection that feels modern, elevated and enduring.

Set within the iconic WSA building in New York’s storied Financial District, the space distills the city’s architectural rhythm into a luminous landscape of light, complementing the precision, structure and subtlety of the collection.

Across 47 looks, the collection explores a considered palette of cool greys, black and navy, punctuated by soft brown undertones and light neutrals, bringing warmth and dimension. Rich purple accents create an unexpected contrast, adding vibrancy and depth to the season’s muted tones.

Creating a thoughtful dialogue between past and present, classic designs are reinvented through a continued focus on craftsmanship and materiality. Double-faced cashmere and shearling create enveloping wrap silhouettes, explored through statement maxi lengths, shoulder draping, cinched waists and collar details. Delicate floral embroidery and fringing bring dimension and femininity, while pleated fabrics introduce movement. Leather takes shape in both artisanal raw-cut constructions and classic silhouettes, while suede and heritage-inspired herringbone weaves underscore the collection’s refined point of view.

In womenswear, modern city dressing is expressed through timeless signatures designed to move seamlessly from day to night. Elongated outerwear serves as an elevated wardrobe foundation, with coats that anchor looks through effortless versatility. At the collection’s core, classic tailoring is reimagined through sculptural silhouettes, considered construction and coordinated separates, creating a sense of understated uniformity. Elegantly draped dresses are rooted in fluidity and ease, featuring 1920s-inspired dropped waists, irregular hems and a nuanced interplay of tactility and transparency, while supple leather bags and loafers complete the looks.

A sartorial sensibility continues throughout the menswear collection, where outerwear and tailoring are distinguished by double-breasted closures, shoulder epaulettes and pinstripes. Coordinated tailoring is grounded by timeless wardrobe icons, from signature shirting to half-zip knitwear and classic cardigans. Relaxed proportions shape the silhouette, while trousers are offered in slim and wide-leg cuts. Tonal ties, Derby shoes and loafers create a refined finishing touch.

Selected pieces from the COS Autumn Winter 2026 show are available immediately at COS stores and cos.com, with limited numbers continuing to drop throughout the season.

GUESTS INCLUDED

Actor, Lupita Nyong’o
Actor, Michelle Williams
Actor, John Boyega
Actor, Sharon Stone
Actor, Dominic Sessa
Actor and COS Global Brand Ambassador, Park Gyuyoung
Singer and COS Global Brand Ambassador, KUN
Singer, ELLA (MEOVV)
Actor, Mew Suppasit
Artist, Heart Evangelista
Actor, Adeline Rudolph
Actor, Diego Calva
Actor, Sara Maldonado
Actor, Mabel Cadena
Singer, Faouzia Ouihya
Actor, Razane Jammal

ABOUT COS

Inspired by contemporary culture, the London-based fashion brand is known for iconic wardrobe pieces and elevated essentials. Dedicated to quality, COS takes a bespoke approach to design, creating unique collections that combine function with timeless style.

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SHOW CREDITS

Show Design, Direction and Production: Bureau Betak
Content Direction and Production: Bureau Future
Original Music Composition: COMP / Lukas Heerich
Casting Director: Simone Schofer at Artistry
Stylist: Jane How
First Styling Assistant: Donnika Anderson
Styling Assistants: Kristyn Williams, Abby Mcdade, Chista Inalia, Ola Olajide
Make-Up: Dame Pat McGrath
Hair: Hair by Guido
Nail Technician: Honey
Show Space: WSA, 161 Water Street, New York, NY 10038
COS Design Director: Karin Gustafsson

Donations:

• The Greenshot @thegreenshot_
• Waste recycling / composting, Avid Waste
• Food donations, Rock CAN Roll
• Set materials will be donated to Materials for the Arts, @materialsforthearts, a creative reuse centre supporting the arts

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