As a kid the word 'corduroys' used to give me visions of sickly green colored pants, full body snowsuits and that kid's book with the word in the title. However as an all grown up fashionista, I'm thinking these AG Adriano Goldschmied black stretch 'Angel' bootcut corduroys, might be a very sleek, warm, and retro alternative to denim/jeans this winter.