Oh crap, you're right! I didn't even realize. Yeah, that seems pretty deliberate, which is kinda awful. I'd say it's a case of slut shaming, but there's not really any scantily clad men to compare it to. Which makes me wonder why there are no scantily clad iconic male Exalted. I mean, Panther is topless, but why can't we get like an Abyssal in a thong? He could be like The Todd, and his catchphrase could be "This is totally 'trappings of the grave'. ESSENCE RESPIRATION FIVE!" (insert high five). Or maybe a Water Aspect in a mankini.
Hell, why is their clothing in Autochthonia? Isn't he climate controlled or something? Those textiles could be going to work fixing the Great Maker, citizen. Now relinquish yon pantaloons.
EDIT: Also, squee@foxlix