A Maine coon cat named Mittens became an accidental jetsetter this month when her cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold and she made three trips in 24 hours between New Zealand and Australia.

But there’s one section that stands out: my eight jackets with corduroy-lined collars. To me, the corduroy-collared jacket should be as much of a staple as any dark-wash jeans or white T-shirts.