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An art revived
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Rak see lacquer colour painting is a distinct art form found in Asia. It involves mixing pigment powder with clear lacquer sap to create colours resembling oil paint. Artists often add details to their art using black lacquer outlines, gold or silver leaves, and build up multiple overlapping layers. Once dry, the surface is polished to reveal the depth and texture of the layers.
Girls gone bad
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/07/2025
» Remember the popular HBO series Girls from over a decade ago? The show was widely recognised for its postfeminist commentary on female sexuality and millennial angst and it ran for a surprisingly long six seasons. To this day, I still don't really understand the rave reviews. I only watched a few episodes here and there, so I won't pretend to be an expert on it, but what I saw never quite resonated with me.
Valentino presents a new vision of luxury
Life, Published on 27/06/2025
» Valentino presents aesthetics through a new lens in Valentino Resort 2026 that redefines luxury with serene elegance. The collection retains the essence of classic luxury while reimagining it in a dreamlike atmosphere. The imagery is bathed in soft pastel tones such as peachy pinks and gentle sky blues, that evoke a sense of calm. The simplicity of the setting draws the eye to the garments where precision tailoring, luxurious materials and artisanal techniques take centre stage once again to now be appreciated in a more relaxed context. This season's pieces explore the structure of tailoring, featuring cinched-waist jackets paired with wide-leg trousers that flow like skirts, as well as evening gowns reimagined with a sense of ease. The result is a contemporary reinterpretation of classic silhouettes that retain the timeless elegance at the heart of the maison.
In the abode of tigers
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/06/2025
» Jaipur, India's Pink City, is world renowned for its gemstone industry. However, in Jaipur's Nahargarh lurks another one of the subcontinent's gems and its national animal. It is also home to one of India's 58 protected tiger reserves and the majestic Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), among other animals like Asiatic lions.
Gold standard
Life, Published on 16/05/2025
» On May 13, American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes.
Young stars shine at musical gala
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 08/04/2025
» Since its foundation in 2010, the Bangkok Charity Orchestra (BCO) has raised over 25 million baht for good causes in Thailand. Recently, at the Aksra Theatre (King Power Rangnam), conductor and BCO founder Chulayuth Lochotinan guided his 80-piece orchestra with authority and style through an impressive musical gala.
Valentino showcases Pavillon des Folies
Life, Published on 28/03/2025
» Maison Valentino celebrated the Pavillon des Folies spring/summer 2025 collection with an exclusive event at The Glass House, Nai Lert Park in Bangkok, last week. Held on March 20 and 21, the event showcased a curated selection of women's and men's ready-to-wear pieces, alongside Valentino Garavani handbags, shoes and accessories from the collection. Guests had the opportunity to explore Valentino Garavani bags, including standout runway designs such as the Valentino Garavani 9to5 bag, featuring the all-over Cherryfic pattern and the highly coveted Valentino Garavani Le Chat de la Maison cat-shaped minaudière -- both destined to become the season's most desirable accessories. The two-day event offered guests an immersive and exclusive experience, highlighting the Pavillon des Folies campaign and celebrating Valentino's ongoing dialogue with fashion and contemporary culture.
Panpuri launches limited-edition fragrance
Life, Published on 28/02/2025
» Panpuri has launched a new limited-edition fragrance collection, Lotus Eclipse, inspired by the award-winning HBO original series The White Lotus Season 3, filmed in Thailand. The lotus flower is central to this exclusive collection which aims to capture its beauty and transformative essence. The Lotus Eclipse Extract perfume oil unfolds with a delicate, sweet floral aroma, before blending the sophisticated scent of the white lotus with the crisp, refreshing note of sea salt. Offered as an extract perfume oil, the fragrance is available in two sizes -- 50ml and a convenient 10ml travel size. Both are available in limited quantities only. The packaging of the fragrance is also an artistic nod to the iconic lotus flower and features a signature graphic from the TV series. The collection is now available at Panpuri Gaysorn, Central Embassy, CentralWorld, Emsphere and Panpuri Organic Spa at Park Hyatt. Visit panpuri.com.
Bvlgari explores the power of eternal movement
Life, Published on 31/01/2025
» Evoking the telluric forces that shape the shifts of the universe, Serpenti Infinito -- a new concept introduced by Bvlgari to reveal, once again, the transformative power of the icon -- explores the very nature of time, the evolution of precious elements and materials that grow in the depths of the Earth to generate beauty. With its innovative idea to capture eternal movement, Serpenti Infinito merges the perpetual cycle of nature's changes to that of the fascinating symbol or a sign endlessly reborn, renewed and reinvented in new forms, each embodying its ability to leave a lasting mark in the world of jewellery. Bvlgari launched the "Serpenti Infinito" exhibition in Shanghai, China, earlier this month. Running until the middle of February, it is the first in a series of travelling exhibitions alongside various initiatives to celebrate the brand's iconic Serpenti motif throughout the year.
Treasure Island
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 03/01/2025
» Classic literature once again inspires a poetic high-jewellery collection.