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Cord Man '25

Set against the vast, elemental landscape of Ladakh, this drop leans into timeless menswear codes: straight cuts, masculine structure, earthy tones—and then flips the script. CORD’s signature techniques like smocking and appliqué, typically seen in womenswear, are reworked into clean, geometric detail across blazers, jackets, and shirts.

Cord Man

Set against the vast, elemental landscape of Ladakh, this drop leans into timeless menswear codes: straight cuts, masculine structure, earthy tones—and then flips the script. CORD’s signature techniques like smocking and appliqué, typically seen in womenswear, are reworked into clean, geometric detail across blazers, jackets, and shirts.

Grid

Grid

Anon Jacket

Arthouse print

$236

Smocked Collar Jacket Set

Smocked Collar Jacket Set

cola denim

$445

Hop Shirt

Arthouse print

$175

Wide Pants

Bottle Green Denim

$187

Overlap Shirt

Arthouse print

$175

Anon Jacket

Denim Watermark Stitch

$253

Front Smocked Blazer

Front Smocked Blazer

Green Smocked hand emb

$313

Front Smocked Blazer

Front Smocked Blazer

Blue Smocked

$313

Smocked Collar Jacket

Smocked Collar Jacket

cola denim

$253

Retro Jacket

Screen Green Striper

$237

Double Pleat Pant

Double Pleat Pant

rust

$170

Garrison Pants

Cola Denim

$192

Barrel Pants

Marron

$163

Archive Jacket

Screen Green Striper Flower Applique

$247

Retro Jacket Set

Retro Jacket Set

Screen Green Striper + Green

$358

Kin Shacket Set

Kin Shacket Set

Khakee blossom Applique + Ivory

$397

Anon Jacket Set + Wide Pants

Anon Jacket Set + Wide Pants

Arthouse print + Bottle Green Denim

$400

Anon Jacket Set

Anon Jacket Set

Denim Watermark Stitch

$427

Kin Shacket Set

Kin Shacket Set

Green blossom Applique + Green

$397

Archive Jacket Set

Archive Jacket Set

Screen Green Striper Flower Applique / Green Striper

$383

Anon Pant

Denim Watermark Stitch

$197

Archive Jacket

Screen Flower Khakee

$237

Kin Shacket

Khakee blossom Applique

$250

Harlem Blazer

Rust

$303

Cord Man’25 — pared-back menswear, reworked

Framed by the stark, elemental landscape of Ladakh, Cord Man ’25 begins with familiar menswear codes—straight cuts, grounded proportions, earthy tones—and turns them on their head. Studio signatures like smocking and appliqué, typically seen in womenswear, are distilled into crisp, geometric details. The result is a quiet structure with a subtle edge: blazers mapped by seam lines, jackets traced with grid-like panels, shirts defined by disciplined texture rather than loud motifs. It’s classic menswear, distilled—then reimagined.

The idea: elemental form, intelligent craft

Here, minimalism isn’t about less; it’s about purpose. Every line serves a fit and function. Smocking adds controlled elasticity and micro-texture at yokes, cuffs, and waist channels. Appliqué is reduced to clean strips and angles that underline the garment’s architecture. Ease without slouch. Structure without stiffness. Pieces sit close to the body but never feel forced.

Palette and materials

The colour story lifts directly from Ladakh: riverbed taupe, slate grey, wind-worn olive, sun-baked terracotta, anchored by off-white and ink. Fabrics favour breathability and tactility—brushed cottons, compact twills, linen-blend shirtings, and supple suiting weights that drape cleanly. Finishes stay matte, so the geometry reads first; the hand softens with wear, building character over time.

Tailoring, rebalanced

Blazers and jackets carry a straight, masculine line—slightly broader through the shoulder, neat at the torso, cut to sit just below the hip. Hidden darts and placed smocking shape the body while keeping the front squared. Shirts follow the same logic: sharp collars, balanced lengths, refined cuffs. The geometry is felt more than seen; it animates each piece without overwhelming it.

Key pieces

Blazers & Jackets

Core tailoring anchors the collection. Single-breasted blazers trace pocket lines and lapels with discreet appliqué grids. Field-inspired jackets translate smocking into flexible shoulder panels for ease of movement. For measured impact, explore our Printed Jackets—kept to the same clean silhouette, with patterns softened into earthy tones so they layer effortlessly. Prints sit within the tailoring, never on top of it.

Shirts

From firm poplins to airy linen blends, shirts deliver clarity and texture. Our take on Vintage shirts refines familiar references with modern proportions: a slightly wider collar stance, pockets aligned to the garment’s geometry, and subtle texture inserts where you’d expect flat panels. It’s the memory of a mid-century shirt—recast for now.

Co-ords and modular dressing

For frictionless pairing, Cord Man’25 introduces Men’s Co-ord sets that carry the collection’s geometry through complete looks. A mapped-appliqué jacket pairs with trousers cut to the same rhythm; a textured shirt aligns with shorts via top-stitched grids. Each piece stands alone, but together they create a clean line from shoulder to hem—ideal for travel, long workdays, or evenings that call for polish with ease. Swap in a tee or knit, and the structure still holds.

The foundation: Men’s Bottoms

Silhouettes in Men's Bottoms are precise and pragmatic: straight-leg trousers with a comfortable top block and clean break; tapered chinos with room at the thigh; drawstring pants in suiting cloth for the off-duty city uniform; tailored shorts finishing just above the knee. Look closely and you’ll find the same language of craft—subtle appliqué reinforcing pocket mouths, placed smocking at waist channels for stretch that won’t sag. Each pair is cut to ground the collection’s upper half without shouting for attention.

How to wear Cord Man ’25

Work, refined: A structured blazer, textured shirt, and straight-leg trousers. Keep the palette tonal—ink with slate, taupe with off-white—so the geometry registers quietly.
Weekend, minimal: A field jacket over a linen-blend tee, tapered chinos, and leather sneakers. A matte belt echoes the collection’s tactile restraint.
Evening, modern: One of the Printed Jackets over a dark shirt and tailored trousers; the pattern reads as depth, not noise.
Set dressing: Reach for Co-ord sets when instant coherence matters. They travel well and move from day to dinner with a switch of shoes.
Heritage, updated: Style our Vintage shirts open over a tee, grounded by Men's Bottoms in a complementary earth tone. Roll the sleeves; let the texture lead.

Design notes & details

Geometry as guide: Panel lines and appliqué map movement and reinforce stress points; they are solutions, not decoration.
Texture over gloss: Smocking and stitched grids create shadow and relief that photograph beautifully yet stay understated in person.
Proportion first: Shoulders square the frame; lengths skim just below the seat; sleeves taper to avoid bulk.

Care and longevity

Treat these pieces as considered tailoring. Brush between wears; steam to relax creases; wash shirts on gentle cycles to preserve texture. Hang trousers and Men's Bottoms from the waist to maintain the line. With time, fabrics soften and the geometry settles into the garment—patina, not wear.

Why Cord Man’25

Because it honours the clarity of classic menswear while speaking a language entirely its own: lines, textures, and cuts that feel inevitable once worn. The Ladakh reference keeps the palette grounded; the craft keeps the pieces intelligent. Whether you build days around Co-ord sets, rotate Vintage shirts for subtle texture, add Printed Jackets for measured impact, or rely on Men's Bottoms to anchor every look, Cord Man’25 reads refined at first glance—and reveals its thinking up close.

Explore the collection and assemble a modular wardrobe where every piece shares the same vocabulary: elemental, precise, and assured.