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The write stuff
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 30/03/2013
» Sulada Limpichart never wanted to work in fashion, not in the least, although there's no way you could imagine her working in any other business after seeing her immaculate look.
Designing the feel-good factor
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 18/12/2012
» Simon Rawlings was reflecting on a certain moment _ one he deems among the best of his work for the project which is to be Thailand's landmark building: The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Mahanakorn.
Hip service
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 18/10/2012
» Last season, it was all about the peplums _ small little peplums, big structured peplums or asymmetric draped peplums. It was about the immaculate couture sensibility of Cristobal Balenciaga: the peplums and of course, the ubiquitous cocoon shape.
Ware to wow
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 16/10/2012
» Elle Fashion Week 2012 kicked off late last week against the backdrop of a threat which was neither imaginary nor metaphorical. Looming over the white marquee set up in front of CentralWorld were ominously dark clouds pregnant with the prospect of torrential rain _ something that could very well eclipse the success of this, the longest-running and most prestigious fashion showcase in the Kingdom.
Crafting the future from the past
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 11/10/2012
» Those crossed horizontal and vertical lines _ the chequers or "checks" _ belong entirely to the Brits. Behind these little squares that come together with a combination of camel, vicuna and black lies the history of a brand that has steered its long-cherished legacy through more than a hundred years _ two turns of the century and two world wars. Like its uber-luxurious, influential counterpart Burberry, Daks is on its way to resurrect its massive archives through a modern presence.
Elements of style
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 02/10/2012
» It's that time of year again when local fashion people and style die-hards are kept busy with "actual" local fashion happenings since those sleep-deprived nights of catching up with runway events in New York, London, Milan and Paris are now over.
London Fashion Week: The Final Day
Samila Wenin, Published on 19/09/2012
» There were gnomes and poodles, cakes and then Kate Moss at the preview of spring/summer 2013 collection from Mulberry. Freshly tanned from her holiday by the beach, the supermodel - epitome of English quintessential cool - was all smiley backstage after the show.
London Fashion Week, Day 4
Samila Wenin, Published on 18/09/2012
» It's the forth day at London Fashion Week - the day before the final date. And like all dates before the final date at all Fashion Weeks, it's when the climax is to take place.
London Fashion Week: The Early Days
Samila Wenin, Published on 18/09/2012
» There' s never an occasion that the Neoclassical building of Somerset House - or more precisely the vast central courtyard area of it - would welcome this large bunch of peculiar visitors like during the London Fashion Week. The historical building plays the role of the main show space, and as happend at all the main show space of all fashion events, fashion birds of all colourful feathers flock together.
Roman splendour
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 08/09/2012
» When it comes to five- or six-digit price tags for a handbag, those purse connoisseurs know there's much more to it than just a brand name, although that might not be the case of the average brandname consumer.