Ponytail Journal

The year was 1996, and Thai volleyball fans watched as a men’s volleyball team made up of gay and trans athleathes, known as ‘The Iron Ladies’, won the national championships. Their story was made into two feature films and secures its own chapter in the history books of both volleyball in Thailand.…

We're so excited to introduce you to the new W'menswear SS21 collection! Inspired by the balancing act between 'chaos' and 'order', the island of Bornew was our main focus. It is home to the world's oldest rainforest, at an estimated 130 million years old. Here, the native Iban weaving culture i..…

As our community have struggled with the effects of the global pandemic, I have seen great impact on the artisans and family-owned garment suppliers. I value our relationship dearly. They breathe life into my ideas with wisdom and skills passed-down over generations, and I have the utmost respect.…

A little love letter to the artisans who breathe life into my simple doodles. I often gasp at how their skills make beauty beyond my peanut brain can imagine. This W'menswear suit is the embodiment of everything I stand for. It’s made in traditional Kimono fabric, but camo in true W’menswear form...…

Today’s post is going to highlight the inspirational story behind the All-Girls League shirt. The ‘All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL)’ was a professional women’s baseball league established in 1943. The league was founded by Phillip K. Wrigley and existed until 1954. At the tim…

Nothing clears holiday fog better than a good ol’ cup of joe. However, a sip of my dark roast americano proves to be too harsh and bitter for a lazy start to the new year. My next go-to would be the medium roast from the Northern Highlands of Thailand, where the Arabica trees are grown. And here are…

I’m sure that by now the concept of “sustainability” in the fashion industry isn’t anything new or unheard of, in fact the idea of it has become a part of many brands' values and embedded as the ethical shopping mantra for customers. Fast-fashion is slowly becoming redundant as more consumers swap o…

One of my favorite modern-day poets is Danielle Doby. She has a magical way of translating our complex feelings and experiences into simple yet powerful words. Today I’d like to introduce you to her book ‘I Am Her Tribe’. Within are poems that feel like warm soulful hugs from the universe. They remi…

The earliest written record of Chinese buttons date back to Zhou Dynasty (1100 BC – 256 BC). It consists of a round button and loop, usually made with cotton cords using a Chinese Macrame technique. Through time, these buttons have made a distinct contribution to Chinese and Asian culture. It's comm…

It's been a minute since I've been in the studio. It has, and always will be, my favourite part of the gig to style clothes in a way that feels like the best form of self-expression for a range of very diffrent human beings. How we present ourselves to ourselves and to the outside world is to me,.…

The W’menswear BAN-THE-BOMB Leather Tote is artisan-made in Thailand. The tote dark blue color is achieved by skillful spreading and massaging of dye into the natural grain of the leather. Once the hide fully absorbed the dye, an additional coating of oiled is then applied to create a radiant finish…

After months of Thailand’s hot weather, I’m so happy for the cool breeze of our tropical winter in Sangkhlaburi, a district in the Northwestern region of Thailand. Off the beaten path was a place called ‘Mon Village’ occupied mostly by Burmese and Mon hill tribe villagers who settled there over half…