£50
Detailed with a large metal bar to hold soft gathering at the front, this tote bag is made from smooth leather with folded sides and polished edge paint. Lined in cotton, it opens to two large compartments and an inside zip pocket, and it is finished with tonal topstitching.
A brand whose aesthetic has been so influential that it’s hard to remember what went before. But when COS launched in 2007 against a backdrop of fast, trend-led fashion, its focus on minimal pieces at accessible prices was a breakthrough moment. With a focus on style over trend, it heralded a new era for interesting, modern, considered design and changed our wardrobes for the better, forever.