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The art of used plastic, courtesy of Vivienne Westwood
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 13/03/2018
» Britain's dame of punk, Vivienne Westwood, is known for taking modern punk mainstream, but she is also outspoken on environmental issues. It is no surprise that her latest collection to drop in stores for spring summer 2018, Anglomania, draws most of its motifs from the concept of saving the world through sustainability and using less plastic.
Cool before cool
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 10/03/2018
» If you ask Torsit Sarisdiwongse how long he has been with Greyhound Café, he will jokingly answer: "Since the day they planted the pillars down in Emporium." This is the very man who has perfected the recipes of hip fusion dishes such as salmon sashimi in hot spicy sauce or fried rice with pla salid 20 years ago -- long before cool and trendy proliferated Thailand's dining scene.
Lessons from the top
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 24/02/2018
» A conversation with renowned couturier Somchai "Kai" Kaewthong is usually sparkled with the names of khunyings and historical titbits. It is exceedingly difficult to get the man to talk about himself, even if he would be well justified in doing so having been named this year's National Artist. In fact, today is National Artist Day. And along with 16 other figures who have also been honoured with the title, Somchai will be going through the formalities of royally receiving his recognition pin and honour plaque on this very day.
Wonderland tea party
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 23/02/2018
» Have you ever had that fanciful childhood friend who would throw the most bedecked parties you wish you were invited to? If you have never had a chance to put in your princess-themed tea party hours, here's a good chance to attend to your childhood dreams that didn't get its share of flowers, fairy-tale creatures and glitter.
Black Panther is stylistic substance
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 19/02/2018
» Having been in a movie black hole of sorts for the past few months, I was completely oblivious to what the movie Black Panther is, when my best friend suggested we go see it. The only thing I knew was that it would be a Marvel movie featuring a cast made up of a majority of African-Americans and Africans. This, of course, is rarer than a blue moon, and was enough to pique my interest. Fine by me. In fact, I would be most intrigued to watch a superhero film where the black guy isn't the sidekick or someone likely to get shot within the first 12 seconds.
What pops
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 17/02/2018
» What it's for: To make a sweeping, rainbow-hued entrance.
Doing a Kang-type Thang
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 12/02/2018
» MCM is ushering in the Year of the Dog with cheerful handbags that flaunt the bubbly works of Seoul-based Korean artist Eddie Kang. Recognised and celebrated for his cute, contemporary and graphic aesthetics, his signature dog cartoon character, called Loveless, moves from paintings, installations and sculptures to the German leather house’s limited-edition capsule collection of monogram shopper bags and totes.
Hot diggety dog
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 09/02/2018
» It's that time of the year to splash out the reds and golds again with Chinese New Year coming up next Friday. With a myriad of rich red hues in store, we round up some of the best dresses, accessories, shoes and outfits for everyone in the family to welcome the Year of the Dog.
Strange visions of Bangkok
Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/01/2018
» Bob Stratton is one of the few people who actually like Bangkok’s tangle of electrical wires.