W'Menswear was founded by Lauren Yates in 2015, born out of a desire to produce high quality, heritage-inspired garments for women - with a nuanced and ever-evolving perspective on femininity at the intersections of fashion, workwear, military garments, and history. Originally operating out of a converting shipping container in Bangkok, the brand has grown substantially with each new collection, employing specialty and custom fabrics as well as partnering with local workshops & artisans.
The F/W '23 collection, titled "Flying in Crosswinds", pays homage in part to Margaret "Maggie" Gee, a physicist and pilot, and one of the only two Chinese-American women to fly as a Women's Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) in WWII. These styles explore the way clothes have been used to reinforce and resist different political ideologies - repurposing and reimagining military styles into functional and flattering workwear.
One of the most popular fits W'Menswear make, the Marine pants take inspiration from USMC fatigue trousers, with a few more contemporary updates and tweaks. They're made from a 100% cotton houndstooth fabric, with ripstop trims, that was spun at a small mill in Japan and features water-resistant qualities. They're cut with a comfortable high rise, a relaxed top block, and fairly relaxed straight legs.
Wash cold and hang dry.
- 100% cotton
- Japanese houndstooth and ripstop
- Six patch pockets
- Adjustable waistband
- Relaxed top block
- Straight leg fit
- Two tone
- Wash cold and hang dry
- Custom woven labels
- Made in Thailand