For the last several decades, corduroy has proven its worth in autumn wardrobes. We only include products that have been independently selected by The Zoe Report's editorial team. However, we may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Princess Diana's memorable countryside look is easy to recreate this autumn. Tuck a Fair Isle sweater into a pair of cord pants and layer a pair of rainboots on top.
Jane Fonda's effortlessly cool cord jacket moment would translate seamlessly to the present. Published comments will show your name but not your email. We may use your email to contact you regarding your comment. Simon Watkins and Rachel Wythe-Moran on sourcing their timeless household collections. We use cookies to improve your online experience. If you continue to use our site, you are agreeing to our Cookie Policy.
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Words by Amy Bradford. Add a comment First name. Last name. Welcome to our AW21 Collection Join our newsletter to hear about new collections, offers, events and editorial. Between periods of popularity corduroy has often been mocked as old-fashioned and out-of-date, but each decade has seen the fabric return, each time slightly updated.
In the s and s corduroy was stereotyped as the fabric used in sport coats with leather patches at the elbows, worn by pipe-smoking college professors. During the late s and s, however, corduroy increased in popularity. In Jerry Garcia — of the rock group the Grateful Dead frequently wore corduroy pants and shirts on stage, which increased the demand for corduroy clothes among a whole generation of rebellious youth.
The faded, worn look of the s gave way to splashy color in the s, and jeans manufacturers responded with "cords" or corduroy jeans in a wide variety of colors. After the s corduroy was not considered fashionable, even though in popular fashion designer Gianni Versace — introduced an entire line of men's clothing in corduroy.
In the late s a "new" corduroy was once again introduced, this time with spandex added for stretch, or no wales for a rich velvety look.
Holch, Allegra. The quintessentially autumnal fabric has shaken off its stuffy associations of geography teachers in ill-fitting blazers to become our favourite harbinger of the cosy season. Thanks to a slew of designers from Prada to Isabel Marant, corduroy in its many forms has been most welcome every autumn since its big comeback at fashion month in AW Fast-forward to and everyone from Uniqlo to Acne Studios via Gucci and The Row has us hooked on the bookish fabric.
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