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'Incredible India' comes alive at siam paragon
B Magazine, Published on 25/08/2013
» The vibrancy of India was on view at Siam Paragon from Aug 15-18 with Incredible India Week, hosted jointly by the Indian embassy and the shopping mall. The event, held in the Hall of Mirrors, was held to celebrate the country's Independence Day and to mark the long-standing historical and cultural ties between India and Thailand. Cultural displays ranging from fashion and cuisine to tourism and handicrafts. Presiding over the colourful festivities was Indian ambassador to Thailand Anil Wadhwa.
Award-winning director shows off beauty brand
Life, Published on 23/07/2013
» The origin of SK-II's Facial Treatment Essence, or Miracle Water, has been portrayed in a two-minute ad by Oscar-winning director, Tom Hooper, famous for The King's Speech and Les Miserables.
Lustrous Luxury
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 05/04/2013
» Swiss luxury watchmaker Omega welcomed Oscar and Golden Globe winner Nicole Kidman to Vienna recently, where the actress helped launch the new Ladymatic collection, and introduce the global advertising campaign for the collection. Kidman has been the "face of Ladymatic" since its international debut in 2010.
New year sneak peek: fashion
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 31/12/2012
» As Oscar Wilde said, "You can never be overdressed or overeducated", and the number of new luxury retail stores to be opened in 2013 prove that Thai people can never have enough apparel choices, whether or not that makes them overdressed.
The mysteries of nature's majesty
B Magazine, Normita Thongtham, Published on 23/12/2012
» I was browsing the internet when I came across a poem written in 1913 by Alfred Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918). Titled Trees, it transported me back to my high school days, bringing back to mind a young version of myself reciting it in front of the class as our teacher in English literature, Miss Benita Maquinto, listened intently as she stood by the classroom window. I have written several articles about trees, but forgotten all about that poem, but as soon as I read the first line all the words came rushing back to me.
Best of the in-betweeners
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 22/12/2012
» A renowned local fashion critic once said, of all fashion collections, resortwear is one that's worth the investment, especially for those who care less about flashing recognisable seasonal items than filling their wardrobe with quality clothes that last for seasons to come. Launched originally as an inter-season collection for jet-setters who need light and functional clothes for their Christmas holidays, resortwear has become a pivotal tool in both keeping inventories fresh to lure customers, and giving fans and media a glimpse of what to come in spring.
Thais sound out triumph at film awards
Life, Published on 19/12/2012
» The 55th Asia-Pacific Film Festival took place in Macau last weekend, with the highlight being the announcement of Asia-Pacific Film Awards that saw Thai technicians winning for a Hong Kong movie and a respected Filipino actor rousing the crowd with his much-deserved win.
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.
Shades of retro
Life, Published on 18/09/2012
» Official partner of Paris Fashion Week, L'Oreal Professionnel observed how autumn 2012 catwalks paid tribute to the mid-century ages, as codes of the 1950s and 1960s were revisited at shows such at Jil Sander, Prada and Stella McCartney.
Michel Hazanavicius
Life, Published on 02/01/2012
» You'll hear his name a lot in the next month or two, so let's take a brief look at him (and practise pronouncing his last name). Michel Hazanavicius is the French director of the OSS 117 spy-spoof flicks, but the reason he's become current hot property is his latest film, The Artist.