When Did Corduroy Become Popular?

Although corduroy has existed for a long time and was used in Europe since the 18th century, only in the 20th century did it become global – notably expanding in popularity during the 1970s.

Why was corduroy popular in the 70's?

Corduroy remained popular after WWI and was often associated with intellectuals, beatniks and professors. In the 1960s and 1970s, corduroy boomed among the hippy generation as an anti-establishment symbol, possibly because of its working class roots. ... Pair corduroy bottoms with a blouse for a modern 60s or 70s look.

Was corduroy popular in the 50s?

Corduroy was a major trend in the mid '50s. Everything came in corduroy, and it came in every color imaginable. By 1957, subtle patterns were out and big patterns were in. ... Another popular material in the mid 1950s was the jersey.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.