Parallel lines: New looks and lessons from corduroy

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Though widely believed to mean cloth of kings, corduroy can get a bad rap. But thanks to nipped-in blazers and kick flares, it’s back in style. SS22 sees a multitude of great pieces, from matching pantsuits, like Wyse London’s patch pocket jacket and trousers or Bella Freud’s in rose pink (£690).

Cool cord: Honor Blackman in 1964’s Goldfinger. Photograph: Kobal/Shutterstock

The cord blazer has had an update, too. If you fancy recreating Pussy Galore’s taupe blazer look from Goldfinger, try Ganni’s double-breasted version (£115) from theoutnet.com or the Frankie Shop (£141). Choose shades spanning the colour wheel, from seafoam green to navy to bubblegum. Ganni’s hot pink trousers (£215) are perfect when styled with a cashmere sweater, and H&M’s cream pair are a chic wardrobe staple. Or try Yolke’s scarlet waistcoat (£155) with matching trousers (£207), styled over a ditsy print blouse. Slow fashion label Justine Tabak offers several micro cord dresses (from £195) in rich crimson or mulberry that are perfect for chilly days layered over a thin roll neck with flat boots.

There’s also a crop of cord jumpsuits this season, from Rivet Utility’s worker in navy and Miss Selfridge’s chocolate belted style (£59.99, asos.com) to Whistles’s Gabby in burgundy (£149). If you’d rather not commit full-time, rent a black Alexa Chung pinafore dress for £46 for four days from hurrcollective.com, or a pair of trousers for £6 per day from mywardrobehq.com. Both would look great with a cream silk blouse. Bring a touch of cord to an all navy look with APC’s chic camel corduroy baseball cap (on sale at £65, endclothing.com) or a hair scrunchie made from offcuts (from £3.95, etsy.com)