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Meet you at the arena of art
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 22/01/2025
» Twenty years young and emerging as an even more sophisticated and inspiring go-to could be one way to describe the current incarnation of Siam Paragon. Extensive renovations that began in early 2024 have transformed the luxury mall into an even more glossy Mecca for high-end brands. But the retail epicentre is also trying to make a visitor's experience better by adding an arena of art that shows pieces by internationally-acclaimed artists from around the world. "We are the pride of Bangkok, and we are moving towards becoming established on the world stage," says Salawit Suviporn, executive vice president, Head of Think Tank at Siam Piwat. "Following Siam Paragon's 'luxury for all' initiative, we understand that everyone's [definition of] luxury is different, so we must cater to every group, age and sex. Art is one thing that binds everything together. The public spaces will showcase art to create wonderful experiences for visitors."
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.
Riverside blooms
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 13/11/2023
» Flowers usually have a knack of refreshing the viewer upon sight, but pairing them with unexpected materials can create a new dynamic beyond natural beauty. This curious mix of flowers with leather, neon lights and monk's bowls, among many other objects, is currently on display at the "Flowers, Rivers & Possibilities" exhibition until Nov 23 at The Peninsula Bangkok.
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.
A flare of fantasy
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/10/2023
» Befitting the impressive scale and presentation that gallery ATT19 can always conjure, their current exhibition "An Orchard In A Box" is a showcase that brings together two of the buzziest names in Thailand's creative industry together. Multi-disciplinary design studio Vinn Patararin and Thai artist Phannapast "Yoon" Taychamaythakool have joined forces to create a visually-stunning showcase -- one that is filled with paintings, live art and digital projections to outfits with pop-up shoulders shaped like strawberries.
Bangkok Noi bling
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 25/02/2022
» There's no doubt that Thai wooden houses possess a quaint and charming character you'd be hard-pressed to replicate elsewhere. Therefore, it's somewhat aggravating that they don't enjoy the same fawning over that neoclassical or colonial buildings in Bangkok do when it comes to preservation. Rickety, stilt wooden houses alongside the river may seem common and "normal" for the average Thai, but Bangkok-based Filipina entrepreneur Irma Go has always loved these structures, especially while taking visiting family and friends on boat tours on the sleepy canals of Bangkok.
For the love of design
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/03/2021
» When House of Fritz Hansen in Soi Somkid first came to life in 2017, the white house from the 1950s it inhabited was polished into a showroom to display how luxury Danish furniture pieces could fit into a Thai home. Sleek and clean minimalism usually comes to mind at the mention of this Scandinavian name -- but the global rebrand that has been set into motion since last year is injecting quite a popping touch of colours, fun and modernity to its overall aesthetics.
Taking it to the slopes
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/11/2020
» If you are the fashion wild child who has a temperament for winter sports, rejoice in the fact that Sretsis has just unveiled a full-fledged skiwear collection that Sretsis gals (and children!) can take to the slopes. Titled "The Dreamers", the fall/winter 2020 collection features truly show-stopping ski suits, down jackets, overalls and leggings that are not a mere slapping on of cloud, floral and leopard prints onto skiwear.
Beauty runs deep
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/09/2019
» 'The key thing about anything here is that if you kept it for 100 years from now, it will be twice as beautiful," Alexander Lamont says of his decorative objects, before adding with a laugh, "I know it's not exactly a great way to sell stuff, but it's true. There is nothing that's made from the world today that could say the same."
What lies beneath the sea
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/08/2019
» A trip to the sea and summer go hand in hand, but if you don't have time to travel to the beach this month, transport yourself by way of afternoon tea at the St. Regis Bangkok. Their latest seasonal set, Gems of the Sea, is a collaboration with Italian jewellery brand MISIS, which turns all the wonders of the Amalfi Coast into delicious and vibrant delectables.