womenswear

[ wim-inz-wair ]

/ ˈwɪm ɪnzˌwɛər /

Also women's wear . apparel and accessories for women.

cloth, especially wool or wool-blend fabrics, used for women's tailored garments.

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First recorded in 1720–30 in spelling womens wear;women + 's¹ + wear

Other winners include Nicholas Kirkwood for footwear and accessories design, Erdem for womenswear, and Acne for menswear.
British Vogue Taps John Galliano as Guest Fashion Editor; Christopher Bailey Wins WGSN's Hall of Fame Award|The Fashion Beast Team|October 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"I want [customers] to walk into our stores and smile," womenswear designer Tom Mora said.
Surf’s Up for J.Crew|Erin Cunningham|September 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Bowing Out: Jil Sander has opted out of the blowout fashion show format for her womenswear comeback in Milan this September.
Natalie Portman Weds in Rodarte; Jil Sander Goes Off The Grid|The Daily Beast|August 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
When he returned to womenswear, Ford said, he wanted to make clothes for “every type of woman.”
Tom Ford Presentation: London Fashion Week Fall Winter 2012|Isabel Wilkinson|February 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Rodarte just won the CFDA Womenswear Designers of the year award, with clothing lines for svelte women.
Fat-shionistas Unite!|Renata Espinosa|June 25, 2009|DAILY BEAST