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Living in sinh
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 30/03/2015
» Traditional Thai attire — sinh skirt, sabai shawl and embroidered patterns — is usually only worn by dignitaries at government functions, elderly ladies at weddings or by waitresses working in Thai restaurants abroad. Otherwise, it is an outdated wardrobe consigned to history and old pictures, far removed from contemporary fashion.
Fauna-friendly fashion
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 27/09/2014
» The 10-day Vegetarian Festival which started last Wednesday and ends on Thursday is a good time to think about our consumption, not only of food but also in more general terms; about the impact that our lifestyle has on the lives of other creatures who share this world with us.
Decorating the soul’s windows
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 09/08/2014
» Your eyes say a lot about who you are, not just through their expression, but through the way they look.
Capture that sporty spirit
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 21/06/2014
» The fashion world just can’t seem to get enough of the glamorous sporty trend, even more so now that World Cup 2014 is in its full glory and sending both football fans and fashionistas into a frenzy. Fashion brands have launched special edition items to entertain the fans, while national flags of competing teams can be found on just about any kind of product in the market today.
Thinking outside the boxer
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 31/05/2014
» Boxing is a popular workout choice for women, as it can result in fast weight loss and amazing muscle tone. But as great as the sport is health-wise, many find the environment that comes with it a little off-putting.
Denim delights
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 15/03/2014
» Denim has witnessed an almost unrecognisable transformation from its early days when it was something sturdy the gold rush miners would wear out of sheer convenience. When Levi Strauss made the first denim trousers in 1853 with rough canvas normally used for tents and wagon covers, he probably was not aware that over a century later, that fabric will still dominate fashion runways, albeit in a completely transformed appearance.
Stretch in style
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/02/2014
» As a regular yoga class-goer, I’ve lost count of the times that my fellow practitioners have donned inappropriate clothes for the session. Some show up in work attire (shirt and dress trousers) while some look like they have just come straight from bed in their cartoon-printed cotton PJs. Some wear the more acceptable sports shorts, only to reveal too much of their legs during a headstand.
Passion for plaid
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 03/11/2012
» A lot of people make a living weaving their childhood dreams, but the same cannot be said for heiress of pakhaoma (traditional checkered loincloth) business Nattawan Kamolkittipong, who confessed she grew up disliking the old-fashioned cloth because it was not fashionable.