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The minimal movement
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 31/03/2017
» Minimalists take pride, because this season, whether it's with clothing or accessories, the freshest style items out there are making even the most embellished of fashionistas want to go back to basics. But calling these confidently cut-down designs basic is actually an insult. To arrive at such pleasing and eye-catching sleekness, designers easily spent double the time and effort considering how to say the most with the least. So let's take the time to appreciate a few brands who are leading this hot trend.
Trippin' on Travelling
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 31/03/2017
» Songkran break is coming around and you know what that means. Besides fatally high temperatures and a three-day water war, for a growing number of Bangkokians, any impending long holiday triggers a visit to the likes of Skyscanner and Expedia for their next overseas adventures. If you're a Bangkokian who lives to travel and you're constantly max-ing out your annual leave to breathe foreign (and hopefully less polluted) air, see if you can relate to the 10 traits we've identified.
Brave and beautiful
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 14/04/2017
» Born in Chicago and adopted by her family at three days old, Dani spent the first 10 years of her life living in Chicago before she moved to Thailand — aged 11 — with her parents and five siblings. Now 24, Dani calls Thailand her home and works for the Thai community in a way not many have the right amount of compassion for. Read about her story.
The right to rebel
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 24/02/2017
» Feeling a little too square these days? Need a little more spunk in your daily life without having to rob a 7-Eleven? How about just amping up your style game by adopting the rebellious attitudes of a few fashion and beauty brands. From make-up to dress-up, we've got a list of locally available brands that aren't afraid to be in-your-face with their campaigns and product lines this season. Check them out.
The Brownkie
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/03/2017
» They don't have a storefront, but they have something much better -- the Brownkie. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds like. Something that looks like a crunchy double chocolate cookie, but tastes like a super dense, highly chewy brownie. Genius.
Karma's on our Side
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/03/2017
» Her name draws immediate intrigue. On one hand, it's just a damn cool and contemporary name. On the other hand, knowing that she's repping Thailand in an all-female group exhibition celebrating women for the occasion of International Women's Day, we're curious of what themes and images this clearly multicultural homie will bring to the table. We spoke to 29-year-old artist Karma Sirikogar to pick her brains about feminism and also learn more about her background and style of visual abstraction.
We didn't start the fire
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/03/2017
» People, it's not even April yet, and the city feels as though it's been chosen as the launch site for the opening of the gates of hell. Stay cool and hydrated. Make this your daily mantra. This, we're serious about. But as you sip your sweet ice coffee under some air-conditioned refuge, we offer you a light-hearted recap of a few funny, exciting or random bits of news that are theoretical and totally scientific explanations of why this country is so ******* hot right now!
A Kick of Sanzo
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/03/2017
» Gregory Sanzo, 30, isn't the first foreigner to fall madly in love with our national martial arts to the point of moving here and making a career out of it. But he is a rare interesting one with a lot going on when he sets foot outside the famous Petchyindee Muay Thai Academy where he trains. Before becoming a professional fighter, this Houston native was serious about soccer and music, playing bass in a punk hardcore band under the same label as A Day to Remember, Victory Records. We catch up with the active athlete, musician and entrepreneur to learn about his moves in and out of the ring.
Dragged by the heals
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 17/03/2017
» We did it. We've gone where no other BKK lifestyle publication has gone before for a story. We went drag. Nope, we didn't just stand on the sidelines, ask questions and admire. We went in, literally, as far as you can go, and experienced it first-hand for ourselves. And who else would we entrust with all the hair glue, glitter and lip-overlining other than the one and only leading Thai drag diva extraordinaire Pangina Heals.
Fashionable Humans of MBL
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 27/01/2017
» Made By Legacy is known for being the ultimate playground for Bangkok's hipster population. Whether or not you buy into what this flea market/vintage showcase is selling, one thing we can all agree on is that it's a great event to spot characters and street fashion trends in their A-game. Here are just a few of our favourite interesting humans spotted at the recent eighth Made By Legacy.