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Hey, tat's nice
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/08/2014
» It's no surprise that the yakuza and all the culture that comes with them are the main inspiration for flamboyant fashion brand Anchavika. Those familiar with the local brand are more than likely aware that Anchavika is in no way a discreet luxury, with its trademark loud embroidery motifs and borderline over-the-top materials that bombard onlookers with an equal sense of admiration and bewilderment.
Sew what?
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 23/05/2014
» The little lady dressed in an androgynous total look of denim and minimal make-up, who happens to be the designer and founder of new fashion label Commit a Sin, has to get a few seconds of shut-eye every so often during the interview to recollect her train of thought. It can only be expected, as Pattamon “Jan” Taechanarong has been up until 5am preparing and getting the last things in place for her upcoming fashion show. Yet, she hardly minds the physical and mental strain that comes with the workload of her new business.
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.
Skeletons, space, sickness and sports
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 03/04/2014
» If a sudden illness had run rampant at Royal Paragon Hall last Thursday, it would have been the death of Thailand’s entire fashion industry, as bigwigs and socialite royalty returned to witness the latest Sirivannavari collection presented by Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the brand’s creative director. Involved with every step of the process — from sketching to cutting fabrics, draping and fitting — the Princess has injected much of her own identity into the season’s clothes.
Living happily ever Active
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 01/04/2014
» If you’re familiar with the brand Virgin, you’ll probably know that this lifestyle, entertainment and travel conglomerate has a tendency to bombard you with flashes of neon and purple lights. The hipness and high-energy is ever present in all fields the empire touches — an airline, music festivals or soft drinks. Their fitness business is no different, as Virgin Active Fitness Club definitely also puts fun back into something that would entice even the worst of gym-phobics. This successful gym operator has more than 270 branches across the world and after its grand opening on Thursday in Bangkok, the city will officially be the second in Asia to house this leading-edge and lively workout destination.
Laos en vogue
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 14/03/2014
» They say to buy real French haute couture starts at around a million — something that also applies to Lao haute couture as well. Here, however, it’s more like 1 million kip (4,000 baht) we’re talking about. And that, thankfully, is only about a month’s worth of lunches, as opposed to a lifetime of lunches, dinners, breakfasts and snacks — for the whole village. Much of the Lao fashion scene still operates within the confines of traditional culture and propriety, but nevertheless, it is an industry that recently got its official milestone beginning.
Bold and beautiful
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 13/03/2014
» There’s nothing groundbreaking about ocean or floral prints for the summer, but at least you can never go wrong with them. Good thing global lingerie and swimwear company Triumph is offering more than that to choose from in their eight-print 2014 swimwear collection, “Triumph Turn On Summer”.
Rustic reduction
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 17/01/2014
» If you haven't been living in a social media-free cave, you've probably seen this gorgeous full-blown rustic diner making the rounds on your newsfeed. In fact, the name Karmakamet Diner should ring a bell, as it's the same crew behind the glossy black boxes of Karmakamet aromatherapy products, which first appeared at JJ market.
A Double Serving Of Fashion
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 06/12/2013
» Imagine if an article of clothing from your favourite designer brand suddenly shape-shifted into a plate of food. The morphing part may still be limited to our sci-fi daydreams, but the food part is very much real. A handful of Thai luxury and fashion brands _ Boyy, Issue, Karmakamet and Kloset _ have recently opened restaurants and cafes within the past five months.
Beyond the call of duty
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/07/2013
» Movies and television series have always romanticised aspects of the human condition and careers are just one of the frequently visited universal subjects. Channel 3's faddish lakhon Suparbburuth Chutathep follows the gilded lives of five blue-blood brothers. As the series draws to a close this weekend, we remove our rose-tinted spectacles and talk to five professionals to find out what the lead characters' careers are like in real life.