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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 scents of success
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/10/2023
» The luxury bodycare and aroma products all boast very traditional Thai scents like jasmine and lemongrass, but the flagship store they sit in is fashioned like a futuristic science lab -- with circular fluorescent haloes and an awe-inspiring line of glass columns filled with perfume.
The wonder of 'wow'
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/07/2019
» Going beyond the generic showroom conceptions, one unit at The Monument Thonglo is packed with graphic curtains, Art deco mirrors, vivid colours, Jim Thompson silks and other stunning sights that puts a smile on your face.
No more scones!
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/06/2019
» At Rosewood Bangkok, teatime gets a bit of a shake-up and is not served in your typical tiered manner. Both Lakorn European Brasserie's manager and executive pastry chef, Florian Couteau, are French, and hence are eager to bring a Gallic touch to the afternoon tea experience. Situated on the 7th floor of this shiny new hotel, the contemporary venue with discreet Thai touches is a light-filled, airy space that lets guests enjoy delicacies with a gorgeous view of Bangkok's cityscape.
Polished jewels
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 03/08/2018
» There's beauty in things that do what they are meant to do well. In the case of crystals, let's get straight to its main function: to sparkle, dazzle and bring a touch of brilliance to its wearer. Never mind that it's not a precious stone, because the splendour of crystal jewellery pieces these days is no less impressive than that of their fine jewellery counterparts. If anything, Swarovski's annual regional gala at Kuala Lumpur last month was a star-studded indication that crystals can be just as glamorous and bedazzling, despite their roots of mimicry.
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.