menswear

American

[menz-wair] / ˈmɛnzˌwɛər /

noun

null men's wear apparel and accessories for men.
cloth, especially wool, used for men's and often women's tailored garments.

menswear British

/ ˈmɛnzˌwɛə /

noun

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

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His signature ability to blend menswear and womenswear along with his technical proficiency to shape body-hugging looks made him a "true original", said the British Fashion Council.

From BBC

Jonathan Anderson, creative director of Dior, was named designer of the year, with Grace Wales Bonner taking home British menswear designer of the year Givenchy's creative director Sarah Burton winning the British womenswear designer award.

From BBC

Menswear designer Mr Kim Jones wrote: "Love you Pam you were so strong right to the end our warrior queen."

From BBC

The company’s menswear line is the official underwear partner of the NBA, and its bras, tops and sweatpants for women are hugely popular.

From Los Angeles Times

Whitten studied design at Los Angeles Trade Tech and started his career in the Garment District working for junior lines and making elaborate menswear shirts that were soon picked up by well-regarded menswear store Eric Ross & Co. in Beverly Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

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