£20
Designed for layering, this cape is made from a fuzzy, softly textured alpaca and wool blend with a touch of stretch. A slip-on style, it is completed with a knotted front detail and clean self edges.
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.
Refinery29 writer, Austen Tosone says: "The beauty of a cape is that they’re actually a simple way to make it look like you put way more effort into your outfit than you really did." 1 December 2018.