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A Parisian sense of style
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/02/2016
» This is definitely a big hooray for the financially-challenged. Clothing giant Uniqlo's bread and butter of Lifewear, is redefined through a designer lens, with a couple of collections offering distinct characteristics that suit different lifestyles this season. These pieces continue to be functional, but look a lot more fashion-conscious by enlisting big and influential names from the stylish circle to work their sartorial magic.
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Summer treats to beat the heat
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 17/04/2015
» Songkran's over but the temperature is still smothering. Stay cool with Life's selection of Thai-owned, home-made novelty ice cream parlours.
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Sheltered paradise
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/09/2018
» One of the greatest things in life is to be able to do anything, anywhere, at your own pace while on holiday. I may have the extreme in mind (when you can afford to wake up at 3pm, begin your day at 5pm or get a decent slice of culture all within a short walk away), but if convenience and not having to catch some weird local sickness are part of the package, then why not, right? Of course, not all of us may be free to travel during the high season, when there are no storms to put a damper on our getaway. But even if money cannot buy impeccable weather, it can still buy you an exquisite holiday experience and pictures, if you just know where to look.
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Where the walls tell tales
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 11/11/2017
» The Japanese docked at Suriwongse, Europeans at East Asiatic port, royalty anchored at Tha Maharaj but the Chinese would only land at the Huo Chuan Laung pier.
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Expanding borders
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/10/2016
» The mention of Ladurée conjures up pastel-tinted dreams of magnificent macarons and dainty desserts all in a Rococo fairy tale ambience. Men who need a real meal may dismiss it as a French bonbon, but be reluctant no more -- the tearoom has just recently celebrated its launch of a dining menu, with savoury delicacies that will fill you up the way a proper meal should. For an establishment better known for their sweets, Ladurée Salon De Thé offers quite a few surprises up its lacy sleeves: this being an immensely fresh produce and influences beyond French fare touching on some dishes.
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Exquisite Thai-French fusion
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 17/02/2016
» 'I only go to countries where there is durian," says Gilles Garachon. This would explain why the latest French ambassador to Thailand's diplomatic career in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has included only Asian postings in India, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand.
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DNA of design
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 22/10/2015
» In January and July, Thai label Busardi was seen on the runways in the world's haute couture capital. It was a story that seemed new to the Western media: a mother and son team from the heart of Southeast Asia -- doing what they loved to do, to their best ability, in Paris. Their trade is, favourably, one that is steeped in a long familial tradition that can be traced back to Yoswadee, a long-standing fashion house that dressed prestigious figures and women in the government during the 50s and 60s.
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Thai art to wear
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/08/2015
» Ever lust over the Vegas showgirls or Hollywood starlets that deck Charlotte Olympia's Around the World collection of T-bar heels? Sure it's cute, but now Thailand has a design of its own too. To pay homage to the newest city the brand has just opened a store in, Charlotte Olympia makes the traditional Kanok pattern as the main star of a violet-coloured T-bar. Although it's less figurative than designs for other countries, it's embroidered in a golden thread and still eye-catching enough for any party.
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Sweet Men
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 03/01/2014
» For these lads, desserts are a lifestyle and business. They tell us why they quit their office jobs to open a bakery and whether it's the sugar-coated deal they dreamed about.
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Match point models
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 09/01/2014
» For the second year, we were given the pleasure of seeing our favourite sports stars in model roles - literally. All eyes were on tennis champions Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka as they walked the runway in gorgeous Thai silk at the InterContinental Hua Hin last week.
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