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Now Trending: Corduroy Makes a High-Fashion Comeback

By Chadner Navarro on November 22, 2017

The popular '70s textile is back in a big way this season. Here, 8 must-have pieces to add to your winter wardrobe

© Ralph Lauren; APC; Gucci; Ellery

This season’s trendiest textile was originally favored by British men for tailored workwear and sports apparel. That was followed by a period of worldwide popularity in the 1970s, when corduroy showed up on miniskirts, flared trousers, and dinner jackets. It fell out of fashion soon after, but you wouldn't know it by the fall/winter 2017 runways, where corduroy once again showed up everywhere, in a variety of silhouettes for men and women that referenced both historic and contemporary styles. Here, eight stylish ways to incorporate the new-again fabric into your cold-weather wardrobe.

 
Courtesy A.P.C.

A.P.C. Trousers

These high-waist, belted, ankle-length trousers feature clever pleating for a casual, relaxed silhouette.

A.P.C. Joan Trousers, $340; apc.fr.
Courtesy Ellery

Ellery Ankle Boots

A statement piece if we’ve ever seen one: a pair of zip-up booties in regal purple.

Ellery Ankle Boots, $975; net-a-porter.com.
Courtesy Prada

Prada Trench Coat

This classic coat’s sharp military tailoring is beautifully tempered by plush burgundy corduroy and supple leather trims.

Prada Trench Coat, $3,020; barneys.com.
Courtesy Gucci

Gucci Bomber

The ubiquitous bomber jacket gets a whimsical upgrade courtesy of graphic colorblocking and Gucci’s now-iconic embroidery.

Gucci Bomber, $9,950; gucci.com.
Courtesy Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Purple Label Dinner Jacket

We love the layers of texture created by the satin shawl collar and the fine corduroy on this adventurous take on the tuxedo jacket. Who says corduroy and black tie don’t mix?

Ralph Lauren Purple Label Dinner Jacket, $2,995; ralphlauren.com.

 
Courtesy Acne Studios

Acne Studios Dress

In the perfect winter white, a stunningly draped asymmetrical dress inspired by the works of artist Paul Klee.

Acne Studios Dress, $1,650; acnestudios.com.
 
Courtesy Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Mini Skirt

Corduroy goes sexy and groovy in an animal-print mini skirt courtesy of—who else?—Dolce & Gabbana.

Dolce & Gabbana Mini Skirt, $745; ssense.com.
Courtesy Junya Watanabe

Junya Watanabe Cap

Even the classic baseball cap is getting in on the corduroy action, thanks to Junya Watanabe.

Junya Watanabe Cap, $165; ssense.com.

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