This season, the womenswear designers explore the rich materiality of knitwear. Rendered in navy and chocolate, this chunky cardigan is knitted with ultra-soft merino wool and alpaca using two-tone mélange yarn that lends textural depth. It's finished with a V-neckline and ribbed trims.

Regular fit
Button closure
Shell: 44% Merino wool, 35% Recycled polyamide (Recycled nylon), 21% RAS alpaca
Product code: 1313066002

With its focus on timeless style over short-lived trends and premium materials at sensible prices, COS' considered designs - from contemporary trousers, dresses, coats and knitwear to stand-out accessories, including bags, shoes and jewellery - are modern wardrobe classics.

From uplifting brights to understated neutrals, a cardigan is this season's answer to transitional dressing. In cashmere, cotton or merino wool, these are our most-wanted cardigans from COS, Ralph Lauren, Boden and more.