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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.
Alphabet addicts
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 25/11/2016
» Do you love having your name or initials on things, like a notebook, mug, pen or a pen-pineapple-apple-pen? (Sorry, I just had to.) Or do you just find typography to be one of the most satisfying forms of visual art, whether or not the words, phrases or characters mean anything to you? We've gathered four brands that were born to fulfill your logophile needs.
August All Year Round
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 21/10/2016
» <b>The setting:</b> A healthy new diner has opened up inside Chidlom's blinding red community mall. Located on Mercury Ville's third floor, August Organic Eatery occupies a corner spot facing Ploenchit Road, which entitles it to a capacious dining space and stunning view of -- Central Chidlom. The entrance is a little cramped, covered in distracting credit card promotion signs during our visit, but past that, the atmosphere made it convincing to stay. White walls are tattooed with hand-painted murals of veggies and also accessorised with bronze-lettered statements. From high tables to plush blue sofas, the choices of seating are as bountiful as the eight month and accommodating enough for a bustling weekday's crowd.
Morimoto by Morimoto
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 23/09/2016
» <b>The Setting</b>: This place needs no introduction. Morimoto is one of the most hyped new restaurants to come to town this year, coinciding its grand opening with that of its equally anticipated vicinity, MahaNakhon. For those not yet familiar with the Morimoto brand, this contemporary dining franchise comes to us from Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, who is known for bridging Japanese culinary traditions with a progressive, international vision.
Debunking Bangkok's bunker
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 01/07/2016
» Where else on Sathon would a mod American night-time eatery and bar called Bunker be located on other than the suave Soi 12? Bunker, a reference to a fortified military shelter, sought to recreate the concept of refuge with contrasting architecture and interior design.The steel and concrete shell of a long-gone massage parlour camouflages a warm and lively secret. That warm glow you feel upon stepping inside? It comes from two places: the radiant bar and the exceptional hospitality of the staff. You can still feel the aura from the private upper floors, used exclusively for dining. The low-key outdoor area on the third floor would make an ideal spot to enjoy cold beer on tap, once the rainy season passes.
Inked for a week
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 24/06/2016
» What's left to talk about in style after clothes, accessories, hair and make-up, but skin? And we're not just after skincare, which takes ages to show subtle results, but something trendy you can do to your skin instantly, temporarily and harmlessly for some dramatic self-expression. The hot topic in style this week is sticker tattoos. The benefits of this form of peel-on skin décor are vast, ranging from deliberately annoying conservative folks to entertaining the idea of getting a real one. Whatever your motive, you gotta know what's out there, and that's where we come in. Guru reviews three local vendors for temporary tatts, all of which can be ordered via your phone.
Thailand the Avant Garde Capital
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 10/06/2016
» Ten reasons why Thailand is the haute-est fashion hub.
Roads, actually
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 20/05/2016
» Tests are supposed to measure what we know, or, more accurately, what we don't know but should know. That's why it's problematic when we're passing exams but failing in the real life situations those exams sought to mimic. This could easily be alluding to the shape of our national education in general, but we're directing our frustration to a specifically aggravating application of skill in this country: driving.
Hollywood hits home
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 18/03/2016
» Hollywood is a truly fascinating global phenomenon. Just take, for instance, The Oscars. Every year, the whole world, so to speak, actively tunes in to ardently agree or disagree with America's ruling on the best factors of American movies.
In the swim
Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 11/03/2016
» To look on the bright side of the perpetuity of Thailand’s “summer”, it’s always a good time to go for a swim. With such constant opportunity to soak in the sun, whether it’s at the rooftop infinity pool of your Bangkok condominium or on the beach of a beautiful Southern island, you don’t want your Instagram to make it seem as if you own only a stingy one or two swimsuits. Even more than that, you should want your swimwear to make a statement. Here are four homegrown swimwear brands with designs that will do just that.