£59
A relaxed style that tapers at the wide elasticated cuffs, these trousers are made from a light, crisp cotton-blend with a slight papery quality. Fastened with a discreet front fly and button, they have a lightly padded waistband, a dropped crotch and slanted pockets, detailed with tonal double 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.