The New York-based Corduroy Appreciation Club showed us its appreciation at its annual meeting this week (on 11/11 — the day that most closely resembles corduroy) and we were honored to be one of its award recipients for 2009. Our creative director Peter Ash Lee was on hand to accept the award for “Excellency in the field of Corduroy Journalism,” at the rather prestigious event, held at The Old Can Factory in the Gowanus section of Brooklyn.

Hundreds of Corduroy enthusiasts packed the factory’s slightly ominous garage for the meeting, which was really an excuse to catch up with old friends, admire everyone’s corduroy duds and indulge in a few corduroy-like snacks (think Ruffles chips, celery and churros). The night was capped off with an address by keynote speaker Sloane Crosley, author of “I Was Told There Would Be Cake.” Thanks to Miles Rohan, the founder and current president of the Corduroy Appeciation Club (pictured above with Peter) for inviting us. Make sure to check out the video below (produced by our friends at Revel In New York) to find out more about Rohan, his role in the club, and why he agrees with us that corduroy will never go out of style.

- TC