They're now the largest remaining British manufacturer of corduroy. As seen in the chunky cord of our Musso Harrington Jacket and Freya Trench Coat, and fine needlecord of our Jane Box Jacket. Today, we use corduroy produced by Lancashire based Brisbane Moss, who have been producing the finest fabrics for over 150 years. Loved by musicians, artists and directors - it has been famously worn by Woody Allen, Bob Dylan, Pablo Picasso and Wes Anderson. Source: Diana Davies via Folkway // Peace march in New York, 27th April 1968Ĭorduroy reached peak popularity in the 1970s, where it was worn as a symbol of anti-establishment. Edward Heath – The President of the Board of Trade even claimed that The Beatles 'saved the British corduroy industry'. In the post-war period, corduroy’s popularity waxed and waned until it was revived by the 1960s counter-culture. Category: Childrens Picture Book Title: Corduroy Author: Don Freeman Illustrator: Don Freeman Publisher: Viking Press Publication Date: 1968 Page Count. It was also adopted as part of military uniforms - including the corduroy breeches worn by the Women’s Land Army during World War II. For this reason, corduroy is known as ‘Manchester’ in some parts of Europe.

The corduroy we recognise today originated in 19 th century Manchester, where its hard-wearing nature made it ideal for factory wear. Corduroy by Don Freeman, September 1981, Perfection Learning Prebound, Perfection Learning edition, Unknown Binding. Unlike corduroy, it didn’t have the raised texture. Named after the city, this heavy fabric became known as Fustian. Corduroy dates back to ancient Egypt, where fabric was woven near the ancient capital of Al-Fustat.

Corduroy 1968