Ponytail Journal

Over 200 million years ago, all earth’s continents were part of a single supercontinent called ‘Pangea’. A fact, proven by Maria Tharp a geologist, and Oceanographic cartographer. Her discoveries and accurate seafloor mapping had paved the groundwork for us in understanding earth's geological past a…

For most of my 20s, my office uniform was fairly straightforward: a black dress, perhaps a cardigan to rally against air-conditioning overuse, and maybe on a good day - shiny ballet flats. Hardly the most comfortable or functional clothes, but this rinse-and-repeat approach streamlined mornings, kep…

I find myself taking in a deep breath whenever I look at an awe-inspiring mural. From political to social movements, murals act like a billboard that voice issues in society. It’s a renegade artform that speaks of expression and multiplicity. Like art, murals have no conceptual boundaries, just t..…

There is so much we don’t know about the ocean, about 95% of it to give you an idea. For all we know aliens could be living below the surface. Some scientists are even suggesting that the best place to learn about extraterrestrial life is in our oceans. Personally, I couldn’t agree more as one of th…

Did you know that flared trousers were originally designed to be utility pants? Until recently, I never would have considered the flare to be on that list. The British Royal Navy decided to make the trousers a uniform item in 1817. The pants later made their way beyond the military line in the 1960…

One of the chillest shirts I own has gotta be the Aloha shirt. Nothing captures the spirit of the islanders’ lifestyle like it does. But just like any classic piece, it holds a special meaning to its founders, Hawaiians. It’s hard to say who came up with the first Aloha shirt in the 20s. But the...

In connection to LSD and the hippie movement of the 60s, the Paisley print tells us a story about finding meaning in life. The print’s blossoming swirls captured the third-eye of a counter-culture that was based on connecting oneself with the universe. In the early 60s, paisley became a sort of ‘a..…

“Flare Star”, the latest book by our friends Kapital, has been a long-awaited concept for designer Kiro Hirata and his photographer pal Eric Kvatek. Back in 2015, I first met the two, to work on a Kapital production in Thailand. The shoot was intended to be shot in Vietnam, but moved to Northern T…

Have you wondered why we have to conserve water? Even when our planet is 70% water? Well my friends, despite that, only 2.5% of it is freshwater and shockingly only 0.3% of it is accessible. So yes, we do need to safeguard it as best as we can. We can do so with mindful purchasing and caring for our…

On International Workers' Day We celebrate the achievements of workers. W'menswear design is inspired by pivotal moments in history, which opened doors for change. In WWII women moved into new job roles on the home front, to replace men who were at war. To us, this was an important moment th...

Isolation is the new paradigm we’ve suddenly found ourselves in. A seemingly familiar situation took place back in 1963, one of the most ambitious undersea living projects by Jacques-Yves Cousteau called the “Conshelf II”. You may find this read relatable as we draw parallels between six aquanauts.…

One of the fabrics in the W’menswear SS20 collection that we can’t rave enough about is H2OFF. Not only does the sound gives you a fun visual of rain bouncing off the fabric's surface, but the qualities it holds is also special. H2OFF is a 100% polyester ripstop, made using water repellency tech...