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Back to entertain us
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 07/03/2013
» From The Beatles' mod suits to the punk gear flaunted by the Sex Pistols, music-inspired fashion dominates at least one chapter in each era of the history of style. And 20 years ago, in the final decade of the 20th century amid a stream of minimalism and American sportswear, Kurt Cobain gave flannel shirts and striped jumpers their place in that history, pioneering a look that continues to symbolise the musical genre he and his band spearheaded.
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When modelling is no longer child's play
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 16/01/2013
» There's nothing particularly captivating about the photo. A model in a cropped tank-top and hot pants, or perhaps it's a skirt? The model is sitting straight with both legs bending to her right, her feet arched as if she's in five-inch stilettoes, although it's a pair of ballerina pumps she's wearing.
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Optical ingenue
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 08/11/2012
» It's difficult for those living in tropical climes to grasp the idea of fashion's dividing line between the two main seasons beyond chunky knit, heavy coat, thick tweed, and wool. At times, it seems irrelevant, although in fact, the notion of two seasons a year stretches far beyond the texture of fabrics.
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The return of the men in grey suits
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 15/11/2012
» If there's one area in which women's costume tradition can never beat their male counterparts, it's the formality of the dress code signified by colours.
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How kids might get swallowed by tablets
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 06/09/2012
» The gigantic billboard casts its enigmatic presence over the motorway, greeting visitors and those returning home on the way into town from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The ever-smiling face of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra beams triumphantly along with well-crafted words testifying to her success in carrying out one of her most controversial populist policies. It's like the prime minister is graciously telling the motorists and tourists alike _ "Hey, our kids finally have a tablet!"
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Glorious Gatsby
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 07/06/2012
» Fashion loves movies. In fact, it's hard to imagine how fashion designers would ever acquire access to the mass consumers without the film stars to act as their walking mannequins, be it on the red carpet or on the streets.
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The folly of fandom
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 17/07/2012
» There seems to be a thin line between liking something and proclaiming you're a fan of it, although in both real life and Facebook, you're assumed to be a fan once you "Like" it.
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Funky formality
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 12/04/2012
» In the realm of menswear, no other clothing item boasts such a strong colour etiquette as suits do. The traditionally formal attire has gone through revolutions and evolutions, changing social and cultural perceptions, and is now emerging as a menswear staple that designers have fun playing with.
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Keeping the Legacy
Muse, Samila Wenin, Published on 28/04/2012
» The objects are invaluable - in several cases, irreplaceable - ancient textiles, most of them the royal attire of kings and queens, princes and princesses, with the exquisite costumes made by world-renowned couturiers and respected local designers for HM Queen Sirikit forming the largest portion of the collection.
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Saving face and losing basic virtues
Life, Samila Wenin, Published on 01/05/2012
» Of all the reasons and rationalisations parents can summon to stop their children's undesirable behaviour in public, I'm personally disturbed by one particular cliche, and it happens to be the one I often hear parents use when their child's wild nature is getting out of control _ "Please just save my face."
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