Corduroy:The Story of a Classic Fabric

An illustrated guide to the history and use of corduroy in fashion.

A true classic, corduroy is the unsung hero of many an outfit. From country lanes to the salons of the intelligentsia, corduroy has secured its place as a reliable and unmistakable fabric.

In this book, there are over 200 color photographs documenting the long life of corduroy, accompanied by insightful essays. Discover its roots, its position in the high fashion world as well as the workwear sphere, and where it is destined to go. | Eric Musgrave has written about fashion for over 25 years. An award-winning editor-in-chief of Drapers, the UK’s top fashion business weekly, he has also held senior roles at Men’s Wear, International Textiles (Amsterdam), Fashion Weekly, and Sportswear International (Milan). He was the launch editor of men’s style mag, For Him Magazine (now FHM). He is now a consultant to the fashion business and writes for many publications. He lives in Northumberland.