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 2024 collection, titled Diesel Fueled Defiance, is inspired by women who were on the forefront of automobile racing during the Civil Rights movements of the 1960s. Facing down particularly fierce and widespread sexist sentiments, these women brought about advancement for all women through their relentless pursuit of speed and the feeling of adventure.
The Engineers Jacket is a brilliant single-pleat workwear jacket with a slightly cropped fit and a ton of utility. Featuring all metal snaps at the placket and cuffs, it has two external hand pockets and two internal chest pockets - with a pencil slot cleverly integrated into the front yoke of the jacket. The fit is easy, with enough room in the torso to layer, but not so much as to exaggerate or alter your silhouette.
It's made from a 100% cotton Japanese deadstock denim with a desaturated red finish. This raw fabric is expected to shrink some with washes, so we suggest cold water and hang-drying to minimize any adulteration of the fit. Fairly soft and immediately comfortable, the fabric will only relax further as it breaks in.
Fits true to size. Wash cold and hang dry.
- 100% cotton
- Japanese deadstock denim
- Two external hand pockets
- Two internal chest pockets
- Pencil slot integrated through front yoke
- Cropped torso
- Metal snaps
- Pleated front
- Wash cold and hang dry
- Custom woven labels
- Artisan Made by a Women-Led Team in Vietnam