Brisbane Moss »Sam« Men's Corduroy Vest

The distinctive »Sam« vest, carefully crafted of sturdy fine corduroy, presents itself as a versatile classic for style-conscious outfits. The heavy 390 g/rm (13.76 oz.) corduroy fabric comes from Brisbane Moss, a renowned English weaving mill in West Yorkshire, which has been known for its excellent cotton fabrics for over 120 years. The moleskin and corduroy fabrics in particular, which are characterised by special weaving specifications that have remained unchanged for decades, have made Brisbane Moss famous far beyond the borders of England.Three patch flap pockets skilfully emphasise the masculine style and offer practical storage space for everyday essentials. Details such as the finely accented decorative stitching, the striped cotton lining, the 5-button placket, and the elegantly cut lapel collar skilfully underline the high-quality workmanship of the vest.Corduroy is a fabric that has transcended all social classes. In the 18th century, fine ribbed velveteen was considered extraordinarily sumptuous and was primarily reserved for wealthy nobles and kings. At that time, it was nicknamed »Cord du roi«, which means »Cord of the kings«, and eventually became the term »Corduroy«, which is still in use today. Towards the end of the 18th century, looms developed in Manchester revolutionised production by manufacturing the material in large quantities at low cost. This led to corduroy being worn primarily by the working class during industrialisation.