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Nothing standard about it
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 07/09/2018
» Having worked as the assistant of hospitality for trailblazer Barry Sternlicht when the Starwood empire was just getting launched, Amar Lalvani was right at the birth of the whole "cool lifestyle hotel" movement as it came into fruition 20 years ago. "I was there since the beginning and I loved it," the California-born hotelier recalls. "I didn't seek it, but when I saw it, it encapsulated everything I liked to do so I just stuck with it."
Hip, cool and happening
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 24/11/2017
» Over the past few weeks, one particular investment move from our shores -- somewhat equivalent to Crazy Rich Asian's Astrid going on a haute couture shopping rampage -- has been the talk of the town. Thailand's prominent real estate developer, Sansiri, has just invested 2.8 billion baht to buy shares in six of the some of the world's hippest, coolest and innovative names: Standard International, One Night, Hostmaker, JustCo, Farmshelf and Monocle. It's a result of stagnant sales back home and Sansiri's strategy to offer an all-inclusive living solution to their customers, as their president Srettha Thavisin explains. To choose to invest in companies that are young, inventive and trendy, however, shows how the real estate giant has their sights set on the tech-savvy millennials of tomorrow.
The duo behind the Linda Farrow eyewear empire
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 18/06/2015
» As one half of the duo that resurrected wearing pristine sunglasses by Linda Farrow back from the dead, Tracy Sedino is somebody who can wear whichever pair of sunglasses she pleases. Yet, there's only one style you'll ever see her in, the Linda Farrow Luxe 38.
Get that 70s vibe, in a modern way
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 22/05/2014
» Europe has long been excited about Jonathan Saunders’ work since he was commissioned to design prints for Alexander McQueen, only two days after his graduation show in 2002. Making his debut at London Fashion Week in 2003, he has remained a staple ever since, until he decided to take his collection to New York Fashion Week in 2008.