Corduroy shirt

The earliest iterations of corduroy can be traced back to ancient Egypt, making it one of the oldest fabrics in the history of garb. As such, the distinctly ribbed textile has lived many lives—a luxurious insulator for medieval nobles, a hardy uniform for 19th-century factory workers, a fixture in the wardrobes of ‘60s preppies and ‘70s rockers. This fall, corduroy is once again at the fore of men’s fashion but, this time around, it’s ditching those connotations and proving its range. Related Stories • • • This season sees corduroy applied to much more than the expected 5-pocket pants and sack suits, offering countless ways to enjoy the fabric’s outfit-enriching texture. A less precious cousin of velvet, elegantly disheveled corduroy strikes an ideal balance between rugged and refined—whether that’s in a soft-collared shirt, a roomy pair of chino alternatives or even as a winter coat. After all its years of existence, corduroy is finally being seen for what it is: a cold-weather staple that’s simply, effortlessly cool. Go Wes, Young Man

Portuguese Flannel is one of menswear’s best-kept secrets, and also a bit of a misnomer: the indie shirting imprint really is based in Portugal, but its remit encompasses a whole lot more than flannel. Sure, the blanket-soft fabric remains a house specialty, but these days, you’re just as likely to encounter one of its nubby jacquard Hold up, guy, you’re probably thinking to yourself. If Portuguese Flannel is such a big secret, how do YOU know about it? For one, it’s kind of my job. For another, in a quis gatekeep ipsos gatekeepers?