Ridge chaser: Nine new ways to wear corduroy's surprising swagger

Let’s start with the basics. The magic is in its texture: those tactile ridges (or ‘wales’ if you’re feeling fancy) add instant depth to any outfit, especially when paired with fabrics like denim, velvet and lace.

Once dismissed as the fabric of country pursuits and Wes Anderson extras, corduroy resumes its seasonal swagger for autumn/winter 2025.

From Ganni’s louche tailoring to quiet luxury at Gabriela Hearst, unconventional wisdom states that cord is more than just a nod to nostalgia. It’s your new closet bestie.