Ponytail Journal

A note from Lauren: Since opening W’menswear Dressing Room, we’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by independent businesses run with real character and care. Over time, many of these places have become part of our daily rhythm: somewhere to visit, to linger, to learn from. Neighborhood Guide gre...

Cover photo image courtesy of Alamy Stock Photo. Fabric that repels rain? That’s right. Waxed cotton is built to last. It’s durable, reliable, and it’s longevity changed the game in textile technology. Waxed cotton is made with densely woven cotton which makes it stronger and easily maintainable...

Last month we took a trip up north to Lamphun’s Li district where we went to visit ‘Phra Bat Huai Tom’ village, a Karen-tribe silversmithing collective led by artisan Dada. We were joined by photographer, Olivia Tran, who captured beautiful imagery of Dada and her incredible all-woman team of...

Our SS25 hand-woven “Bowling Shirt” was made from a beautiful naturally-dyed rayon, handwoven by a woman-led co-operative called “Baan Kham Pramong” in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand. An OTOP certified project, the Baan Kham Pramong chairman Mae Jin-Jintana has become a local icon, inspiring women of all..…

“Diesel Fueled Defiance” is inspired by women on the forefront of car racing during the civil rights movements of the 60s, when an increasingly virulent sentiment toward women was under way. These women would do whatever it took for the taste of adventure that racing cars brought to their lives. J..…

In Autumn Winter 24, we explore the experience of women on the forefront of car racing, during the civil rights movements when a more virulent strain of sentiment toward women was under way. These women would do whatever it took for the taste of adventure that car racing brought to their lives. Ja..…

For the launch of our AW24 ‘Diesel Fueled Defiance’ collection, we’ve partnered with cult indie Thai band ‘Yellow Fang’ to produce the music video for their hard-hitting new song ‘สบายสไตล์’ (Sabai Style), released on Bakery Music. The track is a cover of the 2004 song by ‘Yokee Playboy’. All the...

Watch how our Hard-Hitting Knitwear gets made and meet the highly-skilled team behind Ming Fung Knitting 1985! Presenting Our Hard-Hitting Knitwear This season we launch a new partnership with family owned business, Ming Fong Knitting 1985, who are 20km from our studio in Bangkok. 30 years in...

Launching 3 new styles to our Good ‘Ol Whats-her-face range: A Limited Edition Freedom Fishtail Parka, matching Freedom Trouser, and a Good ‘Ol Trucker Cap. Good 'Ol Whats-her-face is a line by W'menswear, using design to support our community of artisans. With a set of strict design parameters, w..…

Photo courtesy of Eduardo Ruiz Mondragón Often times in history there are certain events that have seemingly been wiped out and appears uncertain, such is the case for the origins of the Huarache sandals. So what are Huaraches? The unofficial footwear of Mexico, Huarache sandals can trace it’s roo..…

Cover photo courtesy of Peggy Oki Here at W’menswear we’re always inspired by trailblazing women in history. Today we’re honoured to introduce you to Peggy Oki, an original and only female member of the Zephyr Competition Team, also known as the ‘Z-Boys’. Oki grew up in Los Angeles and joined th...

Cover photo courtesy of The Japan Times Why is Japanese Denim from Okayama so special? Considered the birthplace of Japanese denim, Okayama is where artisans and denim experts find themselves. Situated in western Japan, over hundreds of companies in big metropolitan areas use denim that has been...