Posts tagged corduroy history

Corduroy: The Cloth of Kings, Workers, and Everyone Since

Poor man's velvet, cloth of kings, uniform of rebels and professors alike. Josh Sirlin on why corduroy is the most underrated cloth in a man's closet.

Craft & Materials, corduroy, fabric guide, Fabric Guide, Style & HeritageJosh SirlinJuly 10, 2026men's corduroy, corduroy pants, corduroy history, wale corduroy, cords, corduroy jacket, black bear brandComment

Women and Corduroy: The Vintage Rose Boy Friend Cords Have Arrived

Corduroy is woven into Black Bear Brand's history — and now it arrives in a women's cut for the first time. Meet the Vintage Rose Boy Friend Cords: 8.4oz washed cord, made in Japan, faded and aged to perfection.

Women's, Fabric Guide, Style & HeritageJosh SirlinJuly 2, 2026women's corduroy pants, vintage rose corduroy, boyfriend corduroy, corduroy history, women's cords, black bear brand woman, made in japan corduroy, black bear brand corduroy, Women's, Fabric Guide, HeritageComment