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Bringing 80s excess back
Life, Published on 12/08/2014
» Big, bold and bright — three Bs that defined the rules of 1980s style — from clothing, to make-up, to hair.
In with the old
Muse, Published on 09/08/2014
» Fifteen years after their first encounter, jewellery designer Kaari Meng finally managed to convince Maria Cepos, owner of Tinsel Trading Company (New York), to let her into the firm's basement. Equipped with mask and gloves, she spent hours ploughing through the "treasure trove", which inspired this book on creating modern accessories using vintage textiles.
A hotelier's work is never done
Life, Published on 07/08/2014
» Veteran hotelier-turned-entrepreneur Asita Vimolchaichit exudes a confidence that can often be mistaken for arrogance. It is only when you sit down with the 48-year-old that you realise that behind her carefully manicured image is a women who is determined to prove herself in a man's world.
Art, jewellery and the self
Life, Published on 06/08/2014
» Brooches that resemble back braces. Rings inspired by submarines. Necklaces adorned with silver and silk cocoons. These are all elements of Katja Prins' "Uncanny Incarnations" exhibition, on display at ATTA, one of Thailand's first "wearable art" galleries.
It's an alphabet soup out there!
Life, Published on 29/07/2014
» BB (blemish balm) creams may have been “queens” of the make-up scene for the last few years, particularly amongst young Asian women. But there’s a new kid on the block. Within the last year or so, another “skin perfector” has hit the market; it’s called CC.
The house history forgot
Life, Published on 28/07/2014
» A few days after he arrived in Narathiwat, Xavier Comas was approached by two men. They invited him to tea. He went with them, sat down and they started talking.
Mushroom magic
Published on 15/07/2014
» Knowledge of the plant’s medicinal benefits has been passed down through generations of East Asians. Having long enjoyed their prevalence as health supplements, mushrooms have, in recent years, also been touted as skin saviours.
Clothing kaleidoscope
Muse, Published on 12/07/2014
» Armani once said “the difference between style and fashion is quality”. This message is embodied in Todd Selby’s latest book Fashionable Selby, a magnificent collage featuring over 40 clothes designers and artisans who all care a great deal about what their work means and how it is made. For many, expressing individuality means being daring, unconventional and outrageous.
The beautiful game
Muse, Published on 04/07/2014
» Football, claims Keir Radnedge, was “invented in England, perfected in Brazil”. In his latest book Brazil Futebol: Football To The Rhythm Of The Samba Beat, the British author and sports journalist argues that Brazil’s relationship with football is unrivalled, “other nations may be admired and respected for their football but the Beautiful Game is identified only with Brazil”.
Hues which hark back to classic catwalk moments
Life, Published on 01/07/2014
» Fashion enthusiasts who draw inspiration from perennially stylish looks first unveiled on a runway may have more in common with the industry’s powerhouses than they think. And they can now coordinate their make-up with their outfits as Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent have both introduced new eyeshadow palettes evoking legendary designs these fashion houses were originally responsible for creating.