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COS Introduces Its Utility Menswear Capsule Highlighting Form and Function

London-based fashion brand COS unveils its Utility Menswear Capsule, seamlessly blending precise form with function to redefine signature designs and silhouettes. Facilitating the shift from winter to spring, adaptable separates present versatile layering options, and utilitarian bags inject personality into wardrobe staples.

Embracing unstructured, yet carefully tailored essentials, the capsule combines an elevated sport-inspired aesthetic with practical details. A waterproof hybrid featuring a drawstring hood and adjustable buckles, alongside a fully lined, lightweight jacket with a stand-up collar provides a formidable shield against the elements. While knitwear – from a cropped cable-knit vest to a polo-neck cardigan – offers endless opportunities for transitional styling.

Set-dressing crafted in technical jersey materials, drawstring trousers, and jeans showcase relaxed fits for comfort and ease of wear. Shirts are day-to-night staples adopting the utilitarian feel with indigo denim looks and pocket details.

The ready-to-wear collection, characterised by a neutral colour palette, finds contrast through fresh hues in accessories. Messenger and saddle bags, with styles made from suede, chrome-free leather, and water-resistant, recycled materials, introduce greens and purples alongside tonal colourways such as muted browns and black for a harmonious blend of classic and contemporary style.

The Utility Capsule will be available online and at the COS Store at SM Aura Premier from 14 February 2024.

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February 16, 2024
Summer Blooms: COS Collaborates with Artist Stephen Doherty for an Exclusive Capsule Collection

Embrace the spirit of summer with COS‘s captivating new collection, created in collaboration with Manchester’s multi-disciplinary artist, Stephen Doherty. This stunning limited-edition range showcases Doherty’s distinctive floral artwork, exquisitely etched using his unique ink and water technique, embodying the epitome of summer style.

COS x Stephen Doherty: The Marriage of Art and Fashion

Savor the harmonious marriage of art and fashion in this 17-piece collection that radiates effortless elegance. Doherty’s charming floral designs breathe life onto the canvas of silk and linen, redefining COS’s timeless silhouettes. The capsule collection offers an exploration of set dressing, with each piece thoughtfully designed for interchangeable styling. Dress up or down according to the whims of your day and the calls of your occasion.

Craftsmanship in Focus: A Tale of Embroidery and Accessories

Celebrate the meticulous artistry that sings through this collection. Delicate beaded embroidery adorns bandeau tops, and unique waistband finishes offer a versatility and functionality that seamlessly merge style and practicality. This exclusive floral print stretches its tendrils to accessories as well, artistically making its way onto leather mules and silk scarves.

Get Your Summer Essentials: Collection Launch

Mark your calendars for June 8, when this stunning summer collection launches. It’s available online and at the COS Store located in SM Aura Premier. Immerse in the beauty of summer dressing adorned with Stephen Doherty’s distinctive artistry and embody the elegance of nature in its most magnificent bloom.

June 7, 2023
COS Uplifts Queer Club Culture and Promotes Safer Spaces with Pride Collection—All Set to Raise Funds for LGBTQIA+ Charities

This June, in a vibrant salute to Pride Month, COS is set to launch their special Pride Collection worldwide on cos.com and at the COS Store Manila in SM Aura Premier. The collection embraces the diversity of queer club culture and the safe havens they provide, presenting a limited-edition t-shirt capsule adorned with unique designs, encapsulating the essence of four iconic global club experiences: Horse Meat Disco, House of Yes, Sink The Pink, and Churros con Chocolate, continuing to support LGBTQIA+ communities internationally so that everyone can feel respected, safe, and seen.

Pride 2023

Preserving Queer Spaces

Even prior to the pandemic, queer spaces were dwindling in numbers, with many continuing to face threats rooted in transphobia, homophobia, and gentrification. These places serve as the lifeblood of numerous queer communities, sparking inspiration, providing a hub for connection, celebration, and most importantly, a platform to express individuality.

Pride 2023

Celebrating Creativity and Individuality

COS’s Pride Collection encapsulates the unique creativity and individuality of each collaborating partner. Horse Meat Disco, the crowd-puller at many international music festivals, introduces a t-shirt infused with a bold and colorful DISCO design, signifying unity through a shared love for disco and dancing. Concurrently, House of Yes, a New York-based space dedicated to promoting creativity and connectivity, presents a powerful heart-shaped design interlaced with lines, crafting a unique symbol of love.

Next, the legendary UK collective and advocators of self-expression, Sink The Pink, presenting a playful Queen of Clubs design – a stunning tribute to their legacy. Lastly, Spain’s fun-filled festival, Churros con Chocolate, mirrors their iconic poster designs showcasing their dress-up ethos and exuberant attendees.

Photographed by Brett Lloyd, the campaign shines a spotlight on the beautiful faces that form the heart and soul of LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide.

Aiding the Cause

In an effort to create a future free from prejudice and discrimination, COS pledges to donate 100% of the profits from this collaborative endeavor to Metro Manila Pride, a volunteer-managed organisation. This body tirelessly works towards educating, equipping, and empowering the Filipino LGBTQIA+ community, asserting everyone’s right to feel safe, seen, and respected.

Get ready to wear your pride on your sleeve with COS’s Pride Collection. Together, let’s celebrate the colors of love, acceptance, and unity, supporting a cause that holds the promise of a safer, more inclusive future.

The COS Pride collection will be available globally at cos.com and the COS Store Manila in SM Aura Premier from June.

June 1, 2023
COS Launches 2023 Mens Summer Capsule

This latest edit is an awakening of spirits, built to evoke feelings of freshness and leisure through pieces in lighter fabrication that’s fit for the warm season.

Pairings are kept light and airy, with an overall color palette that ranges from classic neutrals to aquatic tones while a key print motif takes inspiration from the movement of water.

Versatile, carefree and pared-back, the collection’s pieces are summer-ready and made for days spent on the go, using materials like linen and seersucker to keep warm days easy.

Featuring Korean top model Taemin Park and up-and-coming Japanese fashion star Yugo Takano, the imagery is shot with a lot of natural lighting to best capture the spirit of the collection and complement its fresh take on color and cut. The Mens Summer Capsule Collection is now available at the COS Store Manila, SM Aura Premier.

About COS 

Inspired by contemporary culture, the London-based fashion brand is known for iconic wardrobe pieces, elevated essentials, and innovative designs that are made to last. Dedicated to quality and sustainability, COS takes a bespoke approach to design, creating unique collections that combine function with timeless style. Experimental design details and material innovation are frequently revisited to include the latest sartorial advances and ensure the considered use of fibres whether they be recycled, renewed, or sustainably sourced.  

May 11, 2023
Give Love With COS Valentine’s Curated Edits

Celebrate the season of love with a selection of beloved pieces that will last for years. London-based global fashion brand, COS, presents its Valentine’s Day gift edit that features small leather goods and modern statement jewelry crafted from sustainable, durable materials.

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From classic 100% leather ballerina flats to elevated and timeless capes, discover modern essentials like classic belts, baguette shoulder and crossbody bags, which requires a cleaner tanning method that’s kinder to the planet. Explore unique finishing touches with recycled brass pieces like those mini hoop earrings in silver and gold tones and beaded necklaces with fresh water pearls.

Shopping for a beloved this Valentine’s Day (and every day) is made special with COS pieces that are made with love, and made to be treasured beyond the seasons.

Shop the collection at the COS Store in SM Aura, 26th Street, corner McKinley Parkway, Taguig City.

February 7, 2023
The Arrival Of Spring: COS Lunar New Year Capsule Collection 2023

As Lunar New Year marks the arrival of Spring, the COS Lunar New Year 2023 campaign is a nod to the auspicious belief that flowers in full bloom bring good luck in the new year, injecting an overall sense of freshness and optimism into the imagery.

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Featuring supermodel Ju Xiaowen, bright contrasting colours further enhance these visuals by adding drama, while showcasing luxurious material details & inventive layering.

Consisting of looks for women and men, the edit puts forward a palette of vivacious pastels the likes of lavender, cornflower blue and muted teal, accompanied by a range of elevated wardrobe staples for more dressed-up occasions.

Bold, tonal suiting acts as a stylish day-to-night solution while graphic stripes are here to make a colourful statement. Smart padded pieces are introduced to provide warmth and style in the transitional months; light enough to wear as a buildable layer or as outerwear when the weather gets warmer.

Shop the collection at the COS Store in SM Aura, 26th Street, corner McKinley Parkway, Taguig City.

January 19, 2023
COS Announces COS × Lea Colombo Collaboration Featuring A Mood-Boosting Capsule Collection

The vibrant, atmospheric world of Cape Town-born photographer and artist Lea Colombo arrives at COS this July. Continuing to champion the creative community, COS × Lea Colombo encapsulates a mood-boosting limited-edition collection.

Of the collection, Lea Colombo commented, ‘These artworks are part of a flower series of mine – I create strong, vibrant, colourful images in the darkroom. The vibrant and contrasting colours are juxtaposed against the softer floral images, reflecting my constant exploration of duality, tension, and balance. They were produced back home in Cape Town, where my creativity is always awakened by incredible natural beauty – to transfer this onto clothing is a beautiful exchange of energy.’

COS Design Director Karin Gustafsson said, ‘We are always inspired by other creative disciplines – the opportunity to collaborate with Lea and explore her unique processes allowed us to take our brand DNA and truly reimagine the designs through her work. Embracing the synergy between art and fashion, we showcase Lea’s enthusiastic, mood-boosting approach to colour and how she embraces an individual approach to style.’

The campaign, connected to colour and emotion, which Colombo also shoots, showcases three exclusive prints on warm-weather staples for men and women, including T-shirts, shirts, dresses, and accessories. The Capsule Collection is available at COS SM Aura Premier for a limited time only.

July 8, 2022
COS Launches Love For All Pride Collection in Collaboration with Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Zipeng Zhu, and Soko

In celebration of Global Pride 2022, COS presents Love for all. This limited-edition collection features three unique designs globally, made in collaboration with creators from the LGBTQIA+ community: performance poet, trans-visibility campaigner, and model Kai-Isaiah Jamal, artist, and creative director Zipeng Zhu, and musician and award-winning actor SOKO.

The exclusive collection incorporates the personal touch of each talent, celebrating their style and individuality. Using COS’ timeless, gender-neutral T-shirts as a canvas, Zipeng Zhu’s iconic, bold typography forms a LOVE emblem in embroidery, with colours from the Progress flag. The second T-shirt design reveals an original poem by Kai-Isaiah Jamal, whose work puts language to experiences that can be hard to express.

Captured by artist and fashion photographer Collier Schorr, the campaign also features creatives from the LGBTQIA+ community together with their partners, families, and friends.

COS continues to champion the queer community, raising awareness of ongoing human rights issues by donating 100% of the collection’s profit to support charities that uphold human rights and the right to love, whoever you are. In the Philippines, COS has partnered with LoveYourself and Metro Manila Pride.

Throughout June, selected styles from Pride Limited Edition will be available at COS SM Aura Premier.

June 3, 2022
COS launches Summer Capsule Collection, featuring Asia-Exclusive styles

COS launches its Men’s Summer Capsule Collection just in time for warmer weather.

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These menswear modern essentials are designed with versatility in mind, highlighting pieces that can be styled seamlessly– whether for work, downtime, or play.

Featuring model-turned-actor Shon Min-ho and fashion model Yugo Takano, the images were shot in Seoul by photographer Junkyoung Lee, capturing the warm glow of the sun on a summer afternoon.

Vibrant, uplifting hues take centre stage, with lilac, olive green and mustard injecting freshness, while summer neutrals such as camel and ivory add a polished touch. Lighter fabrication such as cotton terry knits offer a playful take on weekend set-dressing or add interest when layered against contrasting textures.

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Casual seersucker shirts are made for days spent on the go, keeping the overall look crisp and breezy. Essentials such as the knitted polo shirts are refreshed with refined details such as contrast trims and intricately knitted jacquard micro-checks.

Select pieces of the COS Men’s Summer Capsule Collection are exclusive to Asia-Pacific markets and are now available in stores.

About COS

Inspired by contemporary culture, the London-based fashion brand is known for iconic wardrobe pieces, elevated essentials, and innovative designs that are made to last. Dedicated to quality and sustainability, COS takes a bespoke approach to design, creating unique collections that combine function with timeless style. Experimental design details and material innovation are frequently revisited to include the latest sartorial advances and ensure the considered use of fibres whether they be recycled, renewed, or sustainably sourced.  

Follow @cosstores on Instagram and visit cos.com for more information.

April 28, 2022
COS Launches Spring Summer 2022 Campaign Shot By Tim Elkaïm

The COS Spring Summer 2022 campaign highlights transitional collections for women and men. The casting presents a line-up of inspiring individuals, led by supermodel and activist Christy Turlington Burns; DJ, producer, and advocate for trans rights, Honey Dijon; and writer, editor, and curator Antwaun Sargent. In addition, actor Finn Wittrock joins models Rianne Van Rompaey, Chu Wong, Keisuke Asano, Awar Odhiang, Saye Wuo, and Liam Kelly.

Christy Turlington

Photographed by Paris-based Tim Elkaïm, each carefully composed portrait captures the collection in a classic Los Angeles setting; on the beach at sunset, within nature, and high above the vast and unending cityscape.

Keisuke Asano

Awar Odhiang

Promoting versatility, the collections adapt to everyday transitional moments. Styled by Clare Richardson, creative and poetic combinations build the foundation for this eclectic direction while refined craftsmanship is prominent throughout. Continuing its dedication to sustainability and a circular economy, 92% of the collection is sustainably sourced.

Rianne Van Rompae

Finn Wittrock

Pushing the boundaries between comfort and luxury, contrast is explored with revisited signature minimalist tailoring – structured linen styles join bold fashion pieces in graphic prints and uplifting cyan and sunshine orange hues.

Visit COS.com and follow COS on Instagram: @cosstores.

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March 10, 2022