On my radar this week
Double corduroy
There’s something about corduroy. Perenially chic and cosy, I’m wearing this groovy fabric non-stop right now. When I posted the outfit below on Instagram, with the caption ‘Double corduroy – it’s a bit Fisk but it feels good;’ quite a few followers asked what Fisk was. So, if you haven’t seen this hilarious Australian series about middle-aged lawyer Helen Tudor-Fisk, who loves an oversized camel suit, bookmark it for Christmas binge-watching (available on Netflix and ITV).
But make it Fisk…
There’s a more in-depth feature on corduroy coming soon for subscribers. Including how to wear these fantastic, pull-on cord cargo pants from Boden.
Image courtesy of Channel 4
On the subject of Antipodean TV, Channel 4’s After the Party is my latest must-watch series. The show created by Robyn Malcolm and Dianne Taylor is intense, gripping and grown-up. A 59-year-old actor at the top of her game, Robyn Malcolm is superb as Penny (the show’s main character), a no-nonsense science teacher who regularly gets her kit off as a life drawing model – and we are all for seeing more positive depictions of ageing bodies on screen. Set in Wellington, New Zealand, the six-part thriller is a realistic portrayal of a married couple who split up after an incident at a party ( it’s not what you think) and the on-going fallout five years later. Excruciating and unmissable.
Interesting fact: Robyn Malcolm and Peter Mullan who plays her ex-husband Phil in After the Party are a real-life couple.
When I featured my favourite Muji T-shirt this summer, I mentioned the puzzling lack of fashion availability on the Japanese brand’s website. And, lo, I seem to have manifested an improvement. The new Muji Labo label is available online and (exclusively) at the Covent Garden store – I went to a press preview and this is a lovely range of not-so-basic basics. I’m into the chocolate brown jumper, the recycled wool blazer and the down collar coat.
Photo: Beyond Nine
And finally, bring on the knitted wool neckerchief. It makes the perfect draught-excluder and is easier to wear than a great big scarf. Striped versions are available at Beyond Nine ( above), Sandro and Madewell. And knitwear designer Jo Gordon always has a natty neckerchief in her collection. If you’re handy with a pair of knitting needles, Wool & the Gang has a DIY kit.
For maximum winter cosiness, combine a knitted neckerchief and your favourite corduroy pieces:
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Discussion (9 Comments)
lesquatrechat says:
will watch after the party, and yes, this winter i found corduroy pants suitable and will seek more.
Julie O says:
I feel like I’m living your life this week! I saw the Labo collection at Muji yesterday. It was fabulous but perhaps not right for my colouring. After The Party was the best thing I’ve seen on TV for ever. Robyn Malcolm was phenomenal. I had been slightly underwhelmed by the C4 advertising but glad I got past that.
Jan says:
This time of year, there is just too much wool around, lovely for some but not us itchy types. Would love an article on alternatives (not just puffer coats)
Christine says:
Here here Jan – I too can’t tolerate itchy wool close to the skin but don’t want to buy acrylic. Cord is ok of course
Patricia says:
Hi Alyson, your corduroy outfit looks so chic! I switch out my jeans for cords in the winter, much cosier.
I have watched Fisk twice, it IS hilarious!Susan Maxwell says:
It is years since I have worn corduroy. It may be a ‘thing’ for the Southern hemisphere winter.
I am rather excited to read about people in the UK watching Fisk and After the Party.
I watched After the Party when it was shown on Australian TV. Brilliant acting. Season 3 of Fisk has just finished..it was the highlight of my viewing week.MaureenC says:
I adore corduroy and I’m vey happy that it’s having a bit of a moment again. I’m very tempted by the bright yellow Boden suit, however I’m always wary when the colour looks different in different photos. It’s bright clear yellow in some images and then a bit more of a mustard in others. Often happens with Boden.
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Hello Alyson. Like you I’ve been watching After the Party. Well-acted unusual drama especially the NZ setting. I too am a fan of corduroy which I’ve been wearing extensively as temperatures have fallen. I’ve got a range of garments on rotation from a fine needle cord teal dress from Toast to several pairs of trousers. Favourites had been semi-elasticsted Cos trousers from previous years in black and dark green. On constant rotation. Now I’m wearing a more fashionable shape wide leg trousers in a more wide whale cord with some stretch I picked up a few months ago in M & S. A revelation. I’d never tried on any trousers from there. The price quality ratio keen, the style and fabric perfect in a claret colour plus an inky blue. So comfortable. So affordable.
I’ve got a more formal black cord blazer from Cos to wear over dresses this season. It’s a great fabric that I’ve worn since I was a teenager.
Thanks for recommending Fisk. Will check that out. Also the Muji recommendation. I used to buy things from the branch next to Liberty’s long ago.