Ponytail Journal

If I had to choose just one plant to survive on an island, it would have to be bamboo. Yes, bamboo. Aside from being one of the oldest building materials, these leafy green poles have a Universe of uses far beyond chopsticks in Asian takeout. Today I’d like to take you up to the mountainous bamboo f…

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.…

We couldn’t be more thrilled to share with you the long-awaited W’menswear Autumn Winter 20 collection - ‘The Radical Spirit’ This season we took a field trip to the Golden Triangle, where the borders of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet at the confluence of Mekong rivers. It was an adventure wher..…

It has been a challenging year for many producers around the world, with much uncertainty bringing factory shutdowns and production to a grinding hault. So every time we are able to release something special, made by people who love their craft, I am overwhelmed by gratitude and joy. There's no ex…

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…

Leading up to Christmas from the 17th to 22nd December, we are launching a W'menswear Cosmic Capsule installation inside the stunning new VBS store in Paris' 2nd arrondissement. The idea of creating a sensory experience that embodies our AW19 collection (based on the women who paved the way to spac…

Our latest style guide for Hard Hitting Gals lends itself to keeping that fire lit within during winter's coldest bite. Make way for our special mix of new gear and vintage in this Ponytorial featuring lots of our friends.

One of the key research topics for the SS21 collection was based on Borneo’s ancient rainforest and its biologically diverse landscape, and home of the Orangutan. This drew primatologist Birutė Galdikas to the island to study the species in 1965. She has since spent her life and career researching 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 having nice textiles around the house makes life so much better. From a cozy rug that relaxes the feet, tablecloths that make mealtimes more enjoyable, to traditional handcrafted fabrics that add character to the walls. Textiles not only define our aesthetic, but they also connect us to diffe…

Our classic W'menswear Hunter's Jacket is back in a specially commissioned hand-woven indigo fabric. This 100% cotton, special fabric is yarn dyed in natural indigo, and woven on traditional hand-operated looms in North Eastern Thailand, the way it's been done for centuries. We’ve sourced this fab..…

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.…