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Sukhumvit 26 gets new one-stop beauty hub
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 10/09/2016
» The ever busy Sukhumvit 26 has freshly welcomed its new friendly neighbour. Straightforwardly named The Twenty Six (098-446-6549, facebook.com/thetwentysix), the compact-sized three-storey community mall houses a tea room, international eateries, toy stores -- and an array of beauty parlours making it a one-stop destination to get you fresh and fabulous.
Shoeshine boy
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 10/09/2016
» John Chung founded Mason & Smith, Singapore's first shoeshining and leather care bar, in 2013. He flies to Bangkok every three or four months to serve his local clientele who want to get a mirror shine on their favourite pairs. Now that his passion has developed from restoring vintage men's shoes to artisanal polish, Chung is taking the next step by learning the art of shoemaking with a Japanese shoemaker in Hong Kong.
The man who dresses the stars
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 10/09/2016
» Hailing from Thailand and becoming involved in the world-class cinematic industry, Lupt Utama is undeniably a rare talent. The UK-based Thai costume designer has made stylistic contributions to Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason (2004), Alexander (2004), House Of Saddam (2008), The Duchess (2008), Clash Of The Titans (2010), The Impossible (2012), The Lost City Of Z (2016) and Beauty And The Beast (2017).
Rare gems
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 27/08/2016
» Tunyaros and Tunyaluk Puriprachaya were born six minutes apart. They studied the same major. Later, they together founded a jewellery line, Tamas Jewelry. Thanks to their family business, the two grew up being familiar with handcrafted jewellery manufacturing. Before building their own brand, the twins delved more into gemology and the art of jewellery making with the aim of exporting bespoke jewellery to the international markets and, at the same time, to help support Thailand's gem and jewellery industry.
Tributes to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's birthday and Her love for Thai handmade textiles
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 06/08/2016
» Central Chidlom Department Store and Central Embassy, together with The Foundation of the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand (The Support Foundation) and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, present the beauty of Thai garments and traditional art of embroidery. Starting from documenting the role of Her Majesty as the royal patron of Thai handwoven textiles and craftsmanship, the eight-part exhibition narrates the beauty of Thai fabrics, the ancient craft of embroidery, the royal khon costumes, hill tribe textiles, as well as a rare opportunity to witness seven well-preserved royal gowns, lent from Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles.
A cosy letterpress studio
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 23/07/2016
» Letterpress printing is a centuries-old technique. The nostalgic debossed "impression" gives a unique appeal. Cameraman Vardhana Vunchuplou and freelance graphic designer May Waikittipong accidentally fell in love with the laborious printing art and opened a small charming letterpress shop called Pianissimo Press.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 28/05/2016
» 1Admit it. We're a sucker for sales, and the Great Singapore Sale is coming! With the upcoming annual shopping season running from June 3 to Aug 14, travel search engine Skyscanner reveals that there is a 22% year-on-year increase for Thais travelling to Singapore during this time of year. So in case you plan to blow your budget there, cross out ION Orchard and Takashimaya on your next shopping trip because the site rounds up off-the-beaten-track spots from the hip Haji Lane and Malay heritage district Kampong Glam to Singapore's largest outlet mall IMM, as well as super-saving tips and tricks to spare more bucks for you to splurge. Check out skyscanner.co.th for where to shop in these hot neighbourhoods and, of course, for cheap fares.
The art of writing
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 09/04/2016
» Chaiwat Sriwilard, 24, trained himself how to write calligraphy in February last year. In a year, he found himself teaching the art of hand lettering to over 100 students. The visual communication design graduate from Silpakorn University dedicates time from his busy creative job in an ad agency to practising the craft and sharing his calligraphy on his Typer Facebook page. Now Chaiwat is also sharing his perfect penmanship to Bangkok's wannabe calligraphers in intensive classes every weekend.
To the future from the past
Life, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 17/03/2016
» The "We Believe in Thai Designers" campaign celebrates home-grown talent and invites fashionistas to take a trip down the memory lane of the Thai fashion industry.
Daydreaming on a star
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 12/12/2015
» The games we play in our youth can sometimes pave the way for our future profession. Instinctively, therefore, Oraphan Arjsamat might have known what she would one day become.