menswear

American  

[menz-wair] / ˈmɛnzˌwɛər /

noun

1. null men's wear apparel and accessories for men.

2. cloth, especially wool, used for men's and often women's tailored garments.

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menswear British  

/ ˈmɛnzˌwɛə /

noun

1. clothing for men

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Etymology

Origin of menswear

First recorded in 1780–85 in spelling men's wear; men + 's ¹ + wear

Example Sentences

The first day of the Fall/Winter 2026 edition will be dominated by the latest mega-production from Louis Vuitton's celebrity menswear designer Pharrell Williams, as well as mourning for one of the industry's biggest names.

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The 71-year-old Parisian -- one of the few women designing in menswear -- will leave behind a brand in tremendous financial shape with an image of timeless, refined masculinity that she has helped shape.

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The choice is seen as a bold bet on relatively inexperienced youth by the veteran maker of red-soled stilettos, whose ready-to-wear menswear and accessories are estimated by analysts to account for about a quarter of his sales.

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"There was a palpable sense that product integrity and the final customer were front and centre. Less noise, fewer theatrics -- but a stronger, more coherent message around what modern luxury menswear looks like today: thoughtful, considered, and built to last," he said.

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For several seasons now, "it has been less about creativity and more about predictability", agreed Franck Nauerz, head of menswear at Paris fashion stores Le Bon Marche and La Samaritaine.

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