Elevated Comfort

A goal when building and developing W Department is ease and versatility in the selection we offer. We started with Carla Fernandez as our first official designer – we loved the concepts of ancient indigeneity mixed with the modernity of today and hope for the future – and have since moved into a variety of international brands that make getting up and getting dressed interesting, stimulating, and above all, fun. 

Issey Miyake is a prime example – the Issey Miyake Hatching Pleats Dress with a pair of sneakers and your tedious day of errands and running around has now been transformed into a fun day of geometry, organic movement, and a lot of compliments in which you reply, “Thank you, I got it at W Department!”

The Issey Miyake Chiffon Twist shirt in black is perfect to layer under or over a tank top for some ethereal detailing and extra trompe l’oeil to your daily attire. 

Or – you can add some leather sandals or flats, the Issey Miyake Square Crumpled Purse and some of your favorite jewelry… voila! You’re Gallery + Dinner party-ready. Just be prepared to receive compliments to which you reply, “Thank you, I got it at W Department!”

The Margaret Howell Apron Dress is an easy throw-on for everyday wear, made out of a heavy utility cotton, it can be used in a surprising number of situations and will evolve as you use it, a perfect example of utility and design.

Suzi Kondi is not so much a brand as it is a full-on lifestyle, and the lifestyle she provides is, “I’m cool, I’m effortless, and I’m VERY comfortable”. Wearing a mix and match of the French Terry Sets (possibly the Suzie Kondi Capri Crew Neck Tee and the Suzie Kondi Tosk Harem Pant) really sets the tone for, “I’m definitely going to be the most comfortable person in this room” without looking like you are the most comfortable person in the room! My favorite way to exist. 

Suzi Kondi also loves to hang out with her friend Ksenia Schneider, and when you pair the Suzi Kondi Capri Crew Neck Tee with Ksenia Schneider Reworked Wide Jeans in Dark Wash, you also get a powerful combo of ease and effortlessness that is hard to beat.

Honorable Mentions for fun and easy styling go to the Camiel Fortgens Cocktail Top paired with the Issey Miyake Pleats Please hatching bottoms in lilac, and the Yeung Chin EMB Vest.