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Dreaming of glory at Rio's carnival, far from elite parades
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO - In a faded rehearsal hall in the gritty concrete sprawl of northern Rio de Janeiro, samba dancers and drummers fine-tune their rhythms for a grassroots carnival parade few tourists have heard of.
Extravagant opera costumes up for auction
AFP, Published on 12/02/2026
» GENEVA - Sandra Delpierre’s fingers linger on a long blue and white fur coat and graze a pair of angel wings as she winds past thousands of colourful costumes used in opera performances.
Reimaging the Thai 'Sbai'
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» Recently, social media feeds have been flooded with influencers, celebrities and everyday Bangkokians alike stepping out in the traditional Thai ‘sbai’—strolling through the city’s old towns and filming viral content. While the silhouette nods to heritage on top, the look is almost always juxtaposed in timely contrast when all the outfits become paired flared denim, loose-fit jeans and streetwear staples below.
Girl from Nowhere: The costume
Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 21/01/2026
» Last week, Netflix Thailand announced Rebecca ‘Becky’ Armstrong as the new ‘Nanno’ from the hit series “Girl from Nowhere,” in a blood-splattered iteration of what appears to be a Thai high school uniform.
The year in fashion
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 31/12/2025
» Thailand has been one of Southeast Asia's largest hubs for viral fashion trends. Beyond the forefront of fashion weeks and celebrity social feeds, it is interesting to see how today's trends are shaped by everyday people out on the open street because of digital interconnectivity.
Living well, looking able: The quiet recalibration of BKK spending
BitesizeBKK, Published on 23/12/2025
» It is no longer difficult to imagine a good life in Bangkok. Open any social media platforma nd it appears fully formed: a steady rotation of cafes, meals, outfits and weekend plans. Nothing particularly excessive or reckless. It’s just enough spending, repeated often enough, to feel normal. The problem isn’t that this image is unrealistic; it is that it assumes continuity at a moment when many people are quietly recalculawting what continuity actually costs.
The rise of the matcha bro: Bangkok’s soft masculinity moment
Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 27/11/2025
» There’s a running joke that you can now identify a certain type of Bangkok man by three items: a tote bag, a matcha, and a relaxed-fit pair of trousers. It’s a meme, but like most memes, it’s funny because it’s true. Something about the city’s male energy has softened – not in a humiliating way, but in a way that feels intentional, self-aware, and a little bit charming.
Royal radiance
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 26/11/2025
» From an early age, Pichitra Boonyarataphan grew up watching her mother Lumyong -- a legendary pioneer in the Thai fashion industry and founder of the Rapee Fashion House and Dressmaking Institute -- laboriously sew, embroider and modify intricate outfits.
Quiet luxury isn't quiet – it's just speaking a different language
Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 18/11/2025
» Stand in line at any Bangkok cafe and you'll see a familiar scene: two people in nearly identical outfits – a white tee, tailored trousers, small gold hoops, a soft leather bag. One reads ‘polished', the other reads ‘casual', even though the pieces read the same on paper. The distinction isn't too loud or obvious; it's in the fall of the fabric, the weight of the jewelry, the tone of the leather. You sense the difference before you can articulate it.
Exhibition explores cultural depth of HM Queen Sirikit's royal duties
Life, Published on 13/11/2025
» Siam Piwat invites everyone to commemorate the boundless and immeasurable royal grace of Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother during "From Royal Resolve... To The Heritage Of The Land", which is running at Art Jewel, 5th floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, until Nov 20.