It's not a fabric, it's a way of life

from the NY Times' UrbanEye

It’s that time again: time to listen to the soft zip-zip-zip sound. Time to ponder the merits of wide wale vs. pin. Time to look inadvertently professorial. The Corduroy Appreciation Club convenes again on Sunday, 11/11 (the date which most resembles its beloved fabric) at the Montauk Club. Expect cocktails, secret rituals, awards, and a lot of rustling. Last year Jonathan Ames got a complimentary ridged tie. This year’s guest speaker is one Lord Breaulove Swells Whimsy the author of “The Affected Provincial’s Companion: Volume 1,” and a cord aficionado. Guests must wear at least two corduroy items. Stock up on yours at the Housing Works thrift store, which is hosting its designer sample sale today through Sunday.

“Better Living Through Corduroy,” by Jonathan Ames