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Aftermath of the Bangkok Fashion City Project

Wednesday, 22 August 2007
Bangkok Fashion CityRemember that Bangkok Fashion City Project (BFCP)? I hear you reply, "what Bangkok Fashion City Project? ...Oh yeah, that time when there were zillions of boring fashion shows every week."   Well, after being scrapped late last year and costing much more than 1.8 billion baht, what is there to show for it?
 

Get Undressed for Breakfast

Friday, 27 July 2007
Marlies DekkersIs this my reality?  Is this a fantasy?  The words linger in my ears as my eyes overflow with decadence.  Upon arrival at the boutique tucked in the middle of bustling Sukhumvit Soi 24 one is struck by the jet black exterior and window displays of mannequins donning smoldering combinations of lingerie.  Inside, brocade patterns adorn walls, neatly laid out displays of lingerie line the walls and I encounter a whole new way to approach the morning.  The Ladies of marlies|dekkers have invited me here for an introduction to a world not often seen in Bangkok.  I've encountered a realm of tastefully structured and sensual design, frivolity and brazenness - celebration of life itself. 
 

Designer Issues

Monday, 11 June 2007
IssueEven though ISSUE's founder and designer, Roj Singhakul, is madly working away on his latest collection, he allowed me a moment to find out more about the man behind the brand. The first thing I notice about Roj, is that his personal passion for traveling, discovering new cultures and spirituality is consistent throughout all his designs.
 

Celebration of a Global Style Icon

Tuesday, 05 June 2007
T Shirt FestivalAt the beginning of the Twentieth century the T-shirt became an all American favorite. And now at the beginning of the Twenty First century it's a worldwide hit.  FAT Radio 104.3 held it's third annual T-Shirt Festival at JJ Mall on Sunday June 3, 2007 in celebration of this style icon.
 

Interview with Saruda Nimpitakpong

Monday, 28 May 2007
Saruda NimpitakpongOn a steamy afternoon in Bangkok, I step into the comfort for Kunitar Dressing Room...  the Altelier of fashion designer Sarunda Nimpitakpong.  In my opinion in attitude the Besty Johnson of Thailand full of zeal and wit.  One is immediately enticed by the atmosphere of the boutique, feeling as if you've just stepping into a fairy princesses dressing room encased in an aura of sweetness and romance.
 

The Chic Consortium III: Craig Anczelowitz

Wednesday, 28 September 2005
Craig AnczelowitzCraig Anczelowitz recently moved to Bangkok from Chiang Mai where he had been contracted as a trend consultant for Prempracha a leading creative ceramic art studio. Previously he had been he has worked globally on home decorative product development assignments for distinctive American retailers such as Urban Outfitters and ABC Carpet and Home New York.
 

Fake Fashion

Tuesday, 13 September 2005
Fake FashionHow do you like the sound of “Get your fill of Cartier to Channel at an 8th of the price!” Get ready for a high intensity inter-lingual haggle/battle with a calculator-wielding opponents to achieve that Shoppers-Rush that gives so many of us a will to wake up in the morning and feel like a someone.
 

The Chic consortium II: Jitsing Sonboon

Sunday, 10 July 2005
Jitsing SonboonWe looked who is the creative force behind the Greyhound group of brands and projects.
 

The Chic Consortium: Anke Lokietz-Crispin

Wednesday, 29 June 2005
Anke Lokietz-CrispinThe Chic Consortium if a fashion forum for thoughts on trends, current movements in design and the pleasure of creative work in Thailand. Every issue we will bring you the interests and motivations of trend experts who have seen beyond the curve and lived to tell the tale.
 

The Electrotrash Fashion Triangle

Monday, 13 June 2005
Electrotrash A trend connecting Bangkok, London and Tokyo is worth a closer look. We send Brendan Jai to find out more about electroclash.
 

Deak Neaw

Sunday, 08 May 2005
Dek NeawWho says Bangkokians are all about mai-bpen-rai subservience? Scratch the surface and you‘ll find a whole world of young hip subcultures.
 

Manskirts in Trend

Friday, 06 May 2005
Man SkirtsSummer & Karuna explore the world of manskirts, a world steeped in controversy and stormy debate, not-to-mention amusing pictures of men in skirts…