Fall Corduroy Trend: Best Corduroy Pants, Jackets, Hats, and More

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Texturize from head to toe this season.

Everybody loves a good comeback story. We’ve seen it with the Red Sox in the 2004 World Series, kale's reintroduction into mainstream culinary culture, and now, corduroy's return to fashion.

First, some backstory. Corduroy exploded in the 1970s, with working-class roots tying the fabric to the decade's anti-establishment movement. After fading and returning and fading away again, the material has reappeared in collections from Moncler to Rachel Comey—and not just in the form of the best corduroy pants. From miniskirts to sneakers to work bags, if you can wear it, it comes in corduroy.

Designers are capitalizing on corduroy's comeback, but adding the texture to outfits requires close consideration. Carolina Cucinelli, Brunello Cucinelli's daughter, co-creative director, and co-president of the brand, likens wearing it to another classic material. "Corduroy has a timeless allure, more or less like denim, paired with a stylish blazer or an English rib knit sweater," she says. Designer and founder Nili Lotan uses corduroy to create "an iconic 70's rock and roll style," which she recommends pairing with chunky sweaters and low boots. For a more boho take, Free People's fashion stylist Julie Parladé loves the brand's corduroy micro mini skort, layered "underneath a thicker tight, knee high boots, a cashmere turtleneck for all the fall coziness, and then a longer length trench jacket to offset the micro cord."

With endless styling options, corduroy has earned its place in fall wardrobes. Cucinelli describes its appeal best: It's "an iconic, unisex fabric that has character and conveys a casual yet sophisticated style." So take on the trend, whether it's with the baby steps of a simple Kangol baseball cap or diving in with a lemony yellow Marni jacket. Whichever take you prefer, show your support for the corduroy comeback with a style that suits you ahead.

The OG corduroy style, Nili Lotan brings a '70's edge to these pants with a flared silhouette. And if you are just as obsessed as us, she also makes Jenna and Shon styles in corduroy, plus a coordinating blazer.

Crafted in a light lemony hue, this cropped jacket pairs extraordinarily well with tailored denim.

As the temperatures decrease, there's nothing better than burgundy quilted corduroy to envelop you.

In case you didn't know, velvet corduroy is also a thing, and Akris is here to make sure of it. This blouse is pure elegance.

Isabel Marant puts a playful twist on the miniskirt, with a matching pink button-down if you want to really reach full corduroy potential.

In "Glistening Gold" or "Mermaid's Tail," this slouchy tote can go from work to the gym to everywhere in between. And, as Parladé says, "Besides its utility, this 'retro' fabrication's visual appeal lies in its array of color and texture possibilities. Nothing cuts the gloom of colder weather approaching like a bright hued, cozy corduroy outfit, reminding you of Falls' past." Agreed.

The simplest way to test the trend, a baseball hat is always a welcome addition to any closet. Plus, the little kangaroo is adorable.

The dark coloring—or "Sky Captain" as Ganni labels it—can be worn with just about anything. Throw on some patterned tights for texture on the double.

Two birds, one stone: two trends, one shoe. The combat boot craze is only more worthy of your wardrobe in a texturized version.

The ornamental floral print uses the material as a canvas for design. Slip on some cream mules for dignified everyday attire.

Relaxed corduroy is here with these belted joggers, as comfort and class cross to create an easy pant.

A timeless silhouette, this bag isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Saint Laurent makes sure of it with a leather trim and gold hardware closure.

An option for the trend-shy folk, this funnel-neck sweatshirt is a basic that's comfortably in fashion.

Beaded, cashmere, and corduroy—a luxurious trifecta that culminates into a must-have bucket hat. As Cucinelli notes, "Corduroy adds a beautiful touch to accessories as well: for instance, to hats, to which we’ve added monili embroideries for a sparkling note."

When even Golden Goose has a corduroy option, it's obvious there's something to the trend.

Corduroy meets stiletto in these pumps, resulting in a neutral shoe that has just a little kick of character.

One more baseball cap, but in two-toned corduroy in case you can't commit to a shade.

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