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Unpacking luxury
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 20/02/2026
» In a neighbourhood where gold shop signs glow and street food carts putter past century-old shophouses, Louis Vuitton has checked in. Outside five connecting shophouses and its white, balconied façade, flags spangled with the brand's LV logo flutter alongside the glow of an elegantly lit Louis Vuitton Hotel Bangkok sign.
The man with the killer shorts
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 29/11/2024
» The strongest brands usually have a hero product they are instantly recognised for. Hermès has their Birkin bags, Burberry is known for their trench coats and Porsche's 911 sports car is a classic that continues to be coveted.
Going for gold
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 14/10/2024
» 'They're going to make the ceiling gold," is what Natapa Sriyuksiri, managing director of Dusit Estate and Group Creative Strategy, had alarmingly texted a few years ago to the interior designer of Dusit Thani Bangkok, Andre Fu.
Houses worthy of a fortune
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 03/08/2018
» It happens only once a decade or so. This is a reference to Sansiri's flagship super-luxury projects, where the creation of the most exclusive condominiums and opulent houses are up for grabs. This year, it's Baan Sansiri Pattanakarn, where resplendent white houses (all lakorn-cameo worthy) have been erected on Pattanakarn 30. Inspired by the Regency era, much of the design aesthetics on these 37 rai of land will be derived from what is considered the golden age of arts and culture in 19th-century England.
Yes, we Peranakan!
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 07/07/2018
» Singapore is obsessed with food. There is a waistline-increasing variety for all budgets, temperaments and times of the day, but if one were to narrow their destinations down, Singaporean chef Malcolm Lee insists on two that visitors shouldn't miss.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 02/06/2018
» 1. Missed last year’s "The Doraemon Exhibition Tokyo 2017"? No need for tears, as basics giant Uniqlo is bringing one of the designs that was showcased during the exhibition into their stores. Twenty-eight leading Japanese artists were invited to create artworks featuring Doraemon, and Uniqlo is bringing the work of one of the most popular and recognised artists to your closet. Everybody’s favourite robot cat gets floral treatment like you’ve never seen before by everybody’s favourite flowery artist Takashi Murakami. A total of 15 tees will be featuring Doraemon with a splash of Murakami flowers in all colours of the rainbow. There will be a plush toy in the same Murakami style too, but for the traditionalists, check out the line of tees using graphics from the original comics. Available in Uniqlo stores and online at uniqlo.com/th.
Beyond the bag
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/04/2018
» Women (and some men too, to be honest) go hysterical for Hermès' Birkin bag. There is no denying that the French maison's handbag is one of the most globally recognised icons and coveted items, but mention of their furniture line may draw a few blank looks or two. There are no shortages of accessory or fashion houses that also cover interior living grounds, be it American classic authority Ralph Lauren Home or the Italian peacock that is Versace Home. But what exactly is the Hermès aesthetic and what is so enticing about it? How does it encapsulate its high-end luxuriance when their art direction seems to be less is more?
Shopping with all your senses
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/03/2018
» It feels like there is an Hour Glass store at practically every main street corner in Singapore, but the Hour Glass store that rules them all is situated on Bideford Road, just off Orchard and right next to Paragon. Fashioned under the name Malmaison and having sat at that location since 2011, the opulent enclave of 745m² is largely under the radar to the common pedestrian, despite the fact that what is housed inside could well become your most lush watch-buying experience ever. Even a local tour guide confirms that most Singaporeans are oblivious to the lavish encounter that awaits inside.
Cool before cool
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 10/03/2018
» If you ask Torsit Sarisdiwongse how long he has been with Greyhound Café, he will jokingly answer: "Since the day they planted the pillars down in Emporium." This is the very man who has perfected the recipes of hip fusion dishes such as salmon sashimi in hot spicy sauce or fried rice with pla salid 20 years ago -- long before cool and trendy proliferated Thailand's dining scene.
Doing a Kang-type Thang
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 12/02/2018
» MCM is ushering in the Year of the Dog with cheerful handbags that flaunt the bubbly works of Seoul-based Korean artist Eddie Kang. Recognised and celebrated for his cute, contemporary and graphic aesthetics, his signature dog cartoon character, called Loveless, moves from paintings, installations and sculptures to the German leather house’s limited-edition capsule collection of monogram shopper bags and totes.