16 Compelling Reasons To Join The Corduroy Craze

Ditch the denim. Cast aside your cashmere. Say "sayonara!" to silk. So, what's the latest material we're falling for? Hello, corduroy.

That's right, the ribbed fabric's returned in a major way — and, let's face facts, you'd be crazy not to take full advantage. Instead of rough, bulky styles of the past that promised function (without much regard to fashion), the latest crop of cord manages to showcase a bold, fresh style, while at the same time maintaining the fabric's classic, workwear vibe. Ahead, 16 ribbed pieces that will certainly convince you to spend the rest of the winter carousing in corduroy.