Pull On The Cord: The Autumn Trend We’re Jumping On
By Nicola Campbell
Rich colour, soft texture and plenty of high-street temptation. Corduroy is back on our shopping list, with UNIQLO, M&S and & Other Stories giving us some very good reasons to join in.
From the minute I start rewatching The Gilmore Girls and dreaming of mugs of steaming hot chocolate, I know autumn/winter is in my bones and a shift is occuring in my wardrobe choices. I want cosiness and texture. There’s something about corduroy that feels exactly right for that, especially in chocolate brown, burgundy and cream. This time around I’m drawn to the relaxed wide legs and curved cuts, worn with a fine knit and loafers or a crisp shirt and boots. No complicated styling required, just a change of texture to make familiar outfits feel fresh. Below, the pieces making the Hood edit.
A Very Good Yarn
Eric Musgrave, formerly my boss at Drapers and more recently an ambassador for Manhood, has written a rather timely book. Corduroy: The Story of a Timeless Fabric traces the cloth’s surprisingly varied history, from its industrial roots to artists’ wardrobes and couture houses. Across 256 pages and around 200 images, there’s plenty to challenge what you thought you knew about cord — including Christian Dior cocktail dresses and a green needlecord tuxedo worn by the Duke of Windsor. Something to add to the Christmas list, perhaps?
Published by Batsford on 12 November 2026, £40.