[Seoul=RNX News] Reporter Jo Yeon-yi = London-based contemporary fashion brand COS (hereinafter ‘COS’) returned to New York Fashion Week in September with the Fall/Winter 2025 collection, celebrating sophisticated, thoughtful, and timeless design.
Explored contrasts, materials, and craftsmanship through interactions reminiscent of space and light.
The runway was set inside the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse located along the Brooklyn waterfront.
The rough, industrial atmosphere was transformed into a space where dramatic modernist elegance stood out.
This vast space, reinterpreted in clean white, became an architectural stage surrounded by painted muslin structures.
As the models appeared calmly, the hanging light boxes changed from a soft, warm glow to a clear and bright white, further emphasizing the quiet confidence and natural ease offered by the 47 distinctive looks. Each look embodied a refined yet intense feel.
In perfect harmony with the stage, the collection was completed with a sophisticated palette of rich and dark shades like black, steel grey, and deep navy, complemented by neutral colors.
Creative expression was brought to life through reinterpretation of iconic house codes using luxurious materials, textures, and finishes.
Surfaces with ponytail effect, soft leather, and shearling material added visual depth with a blend of matte and subtle sheen.
The runway showcased sheer materials offering a delicate transparency, revealing the moving body, while dynamic, heritage-inspired check patterns were applied to ready-to-wear, accessories, and shoes, completing a captivating style from head to toe.
This collection, embodying the brand’s core principles of timeless value, craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality, perfectly balanced structure and fluidity.
Womenswear explores cozy volumes through scarf-like wraps, high-neck silhouettes, and sculptural draping.
Inspired by the 1950s new look silhouette, the cinched waist, feminine design, and open neckline reinterpret signature items into versatile styles for day-to-night looks.
Softly sculpted silk dresses particularly redefine contemporary elegance through various styling.
Bags and accessories use the same materials as the garments in production and finish, while sleek leather loafers, heeled Mary Janes, and sock boots complete a smooth and contemporary silhouette.
Menswear balances functionality and innovation with tailoring that is both practical and creative.
Oversized silhouettes and sharp shoulders invigorate the classic silhouette, and tonal layering of complementary materials modernizes the concept of set dressing.
Buttoned shoulder epaulets, functional pocket details, and cutting-inspired details like harmonious pintucks add modern comfort to the look.
Rich textures expressed through basketweave knits and chenille materials further emphasize warmth and tactility. Footwear grounds the look with leather boots and sneakers in tonal colors, combining classic design with modern sensibility. [Image provided: COS]