The fabric at one point was closely associated with the Catholic Church, after a Cistercian abbot forced chasubles-the outer vestments worn by priests-to be made out of basic linen or fustian, rather than more expensive materials. I’m more of a pin wale person, but at times I love a nice wide wale.” It made me feel grown up and sophisticated. But even when I was little I loved corduroy. And because I’m not entirely the most orderly person, it helps. The repetition, the parallel lines, the thickness I’ve always thought, provided a kind of order and support.

Here’s how, back in 2006, explained to Maximum Fun in 2006 why he’s such an unabashed corduroy fan: “If I’m not wearing at least one piece of corduroy, I don’t feel right. Take Miles Rohan, the the founder of the Corduroy Appreciation Club.

Though its popularity has waxed and waned over the decades, the fabric certainly has its staunch devotees. It sounds like an absurd, perhaps even improbable idea for a clothing line, yet here we are in 2017, at the cusp of embracing once-unfashionable cords all over again.Īccording to Refinery29, in fact, “ the corduroy comeback is in full swing.” Macy’s catalogue, advertising “general knockabout and hunting clothing,” including a four-piece corduroy suit, 1911. We want people all over the world to rediscover their love for corduroy.” “I am convinced that people are looking for a lasting alternative to denim. “There are lots of brands that have done their take on corduroy but there has never been a brand that has completely dedicated themselves to it,” Söderlindh said.

Corduroy 1968