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The write stuff
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 30/03/2013
» Sulada Limpichart never wanted to work in fashion, not in the least, although there's no way you could imagine her working in any other business after seeing her immaculate look.
There by the grace of art
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 12/01/2013
» Like her mentor, the father of Thai modern art Professor Silpa Bhirasri, Lawan Upa-in is as much a teacher through and through as she is an artist. Struggling with a way to have a nuanced conversation with a stranger she's just met, she finally gave in to her "habit", asking if she could just address herself as khru (teacher).
A gentleman's resort
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 24/11/2012
» There it was, the famous London plane tree aged hundreds of years, stretching its branches to offer shade to visitors and familiar faces relaxing in a small courtyard of a house once owned by the Duke of Westminster.
Designing the feel-good factor
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 18/12/2012
» Simon Rawlings was reflecting on a certain moment _ one he deems among the best of his work for the project which is to be Thailand's landmark building: The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Mahanakorn.
New perspectives
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 29/08/2012
» The clothes look almost familiar - almost. To be precise, it's the fabric that looks familiar _ the ikat, but it's so sculptured, and draped in such a structured shape that it looks so different from the silk boxy skirt suit we often spot (mostly) on our female politicians and high-society ladies at social functions.
Roman splendour
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 08/09/2012
» When it comes to five- or six-digit price tags for a handbag, those purse connoisseurs know there's much more to it than just a brand name, although that might not be the case of the average brandname consumer.
London Fashion Week: The Early Days
Samila Wenin, Published on 18/09/2012
» There' s never an occasion that the Neoclassical building of Somerset House - or more precisely the vast central courtyard area of it - would welcome this large bunch of peculiar visitors like during the London Fashion Week. The historical building plays the role of the main show space, and as happend at all the main show space of all fashion events, fashion birds of all colourful feathers flock together.
London Fashion Week, Day 4
Samila Wenin, Published on 18/09/2012
» It's the forth day at London Fashion Week - the day before the final date. And like all dates before the final date at all Fashion Weeks, it's when the climax is to take place.
London Fashion Week: The Final Day
Samila Wenin, Published on 19/09/2012
» There were gnomes and poodles, cakes and then Kate Moss at the preview of spring/summer 2013 collection from Mulberry. Freshly tanned from her holiday by the beach, the supermodel - epitome of English quintessential cool - was all smiley backstage after the show.
Elements of style
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 02/10/2012
» It's that time of year again when local fashion people and style die-hards are kept busy with "actual" local fashion happenings since those sleep-deprived nights of catching up with runway events in New York, London, Milan and Paris are now over.