{"product_id":"9781849949866","title":"Corduroy - The story of a timeless fabric (Hardback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn illustrated guide to the history and use of corduroy in fashion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true classic, corduroy is the unsung hero of many an outfit. From country lanes to the salons of the intelligentsia, corduroy has secured its place as a reliable and unmistakable fabric; everyone has a memory of a cherished piece of corduroy clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple of many a wardrobe, it comes in many weights and widths, and its ridged profile is instantly recognisable: from sports jackets with elbow patches (a professor’s classic) to dungarees, corduroy has a popularity probably only rivalled by denim. \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Corduroy\u003c\/em\u003e features some of corduroy’s most famous fans, from Picasso and Rodin to Bob Dylan and David Bowie. Delve into the origins and history of the cloth and how it got its name – originating in Manchester in the UK, corduroy is called ‘Manchester’ in countries such as Sweden, Germany and the Netherlands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful book features a tactile ridged cover finish, as well as over 200 colour photographs documenting the long life of corduroy, accompanied by essays from Eric Musgrave who has been a fashion writer for over 40 years. Discover corduroy’s roots, its position in the high fashion world as well as the workwear sphere, and where it is destined to go. Wherever it is currently sitting in the fashion cycle, it’s a look that is unmistakable and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Batsford Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48551855849723,"sku":"9781849949866","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/7327\/7605\/files\/9781849949866.jpg?v=1780651590","url":"https:\/\/abramsandchronicle.co.uk\/products\/9781849949866","provider":"Abrams \u0026 Chronicle Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}