Crazy for cord

Beloved by geography teachers in every 70's classroom, this winter cord has had a dramatic resurgence and is now way too cool for school!

Take your pick from the pieces below and get yourself on the fashion map.

A cord blazer makes a cosy alternative to wool this winter. Wear with tan chinos and add Acne's angora sweater for it's soft texture. I adore this rich mahogany colour scarf with a paisley and pheasant print.......avoid wearing too neatly, just throw it on to give a "Jimi Hendrix goes country" vibe.

Cord jacket - Maison Kitsune at Browns

Mahogany paisley and pheasant print scarf - Polo Ralph Lauren at Liberty

Coe angora sweater - Acne at Matches

Claret seems to be the colour of the season. These washed in cords easily replace jeans for winter weekend jaunts. Wear a shawl collared heavy knit cardi in autumn hues instead of a jacket and pile on layers underneath. Finish off with some of my all time favourites - Trickers. I love this heavy brogue boot that looks just as good tramping concrete or conkers.

Red washed cord Claremont trousers - Barbour at MyWardrobe

Alpaca wool chunky cardigan - Nuur at Browns

Malton brogue boots - Trickers at Asos

These slim fit brightly coloured cords are tempered brilliantly with a classic peacoat. My love affair with peacoats is a long standing one and Burberry's offering is so beautifully fitted it could become the one to capture my heart. Pair with this Norwegian inspired knit to feel snug as a bug against winter winds.

Slimfit wool blend navy peacoat - Burberry London at Mr Porter

Navy Norway crew neck jumper - Gant Rugger at Liberty

Amblecote slim cords - Aubin & Wills

The clever people at APC have produced this cord jacket masquerading as denim. Wear it with a deep wine polo neck knit and beaten up jeans to look good in town or country. Add a hint of collegiate "Love Story" styling to your ensemble with this printed tweed Cherchbi satchel.

Burgundy ribbed merino wool blend sweater - Ami at Mr Porter

Norwich satchel L by Cherchbi

Dark navy corduroy denim style jacket - APC at Coggles

Needlecord lends a warm country slant to a plain shirt. Wear undone over a white t, or done up to the top with rolled selvedge jeans. Anthony Miles introduce a twist on classic styling to their chesnut Derby shoe by sandwiching a pumpkin coloured slither in the sole. Pull on a pair of tweedy socks and you're all set for a crisp winter walk.

WW1 navy cord shirt - YMC

Slim selvedge raw denim jeans - YMC

Hearn brown derby shoe - Anthony Miles