How to Pack for a Weekend Away in Bangkok
While travelling may reap some of the best experiences, the packing and actual act of getting to the destination can be quite the hassle. Here I try to lighten your load (oh, the pun!) and give you a rundown on what to pack for a weekend away in Bangkok.
Fashion News from Around the World
This week in fashion: Alexander McQueen's final collection is unveiled and while it is definitely a sight to behold, it reminds us of the passing of one of the most brilliant fashion designers in our day and age. Also, one British starlet wants you to copy her style at home, a legendary pair of boots turn 50, Bangkok hosts their fashion week soon and a celebrity-designer combo officially part ways after much speculation. Find out the answers and more in today's fashion news round up.
Postcard from: Bangkok
After analyzing the daily street style and partaking in unadulterated shopping at the plentiful outlets Bangkok had to offer, I took the time to collect my thoughts and reflect on my experience. To sum it up simply, Bangkok has been extremely kind in ensuring that my virginal trip there was thrilling and filled with great memories. Here I share some nifty finds - tips and tricks, about the city I've gleaned from this trip.
Where to Shop: Bangkok – for the First Timers! (BK)
In the days leading up to my arrival at Bangkok, I seeked out shopping advice from colleagues and friends, and not to play the part of the company shoe shiner, but this very website too (see related articles)! The previous posts by Tin and Eliza were extremely helpful in giving an idea as well as personal insight into Bangkok. Hence, since a good deed must be returned, here is my take on the Bangkok shopping scene!
Where & Wear: Bangkok Street Snaps
To talk about Bangkok is to talk about one of the most fashion-forward cities in the Southeast Asian region. Home of the stylish threads at cheap prices, my first trip to Bangkok would prove to be an eye-opening experience. My peepers were wide opened at the amount of sights the city had to offer - not to discount the landscaped parks and architecture, but it was the teeming street-style that had my unwavering and unblinking attention.
Fashion News from Around the World
It's getting hair-y up in here as Tilda Swinton is accused of stealing Style Director of Elle US, Kate Lanphear's look and fashion looks toward the old for the new hair trend of 2010. At awards ceremonies around the world, Coco Rocha debuts her new line, Rococo at the 52nd Grammy Awards and Ashburn Eng of Singaporean-based Test Shoot Gallery wins big at the Iconique Societás Awards. Come read all about it in this week's edition of Fashion News from Around the World!
WindowShopBlog: Hey Pilgrim!
Hey Pilgrim! is nothing short of a fabulous fashion discovery. Upon checking out the site for the first time, I was left feeling impressed, and wondering why hadn't we written about them earlier!
Chatuchak Weekend Market (BKK)
The first time shopping at Bangkok's Chatuchak weekend market can be a daunting experience for anyone. Bursting with activity and energy, it is the fashion mecca for any fashion-lover in South East Asia. If you like any of the items in the post below, note down the address and head there next time you're in Bangkok!
Where To Shop: Bangkok
It's about time we did a post on where you guys should go to in Bangkok, so we'll start with an overview of areas you should cover!
Shopping in Bangkok is an encounter to enchant and amuse the savviest of shoppers - whatever it is you are looking for. From luxury brands to export surpluses at a reduced price and inexpensive counterfeit goods of the same, Bangkok has all kinds of places to spend your baht.
Where & Wear: Bangkok
When we went to the Bacardi B-Live Culture One 2009 music festival in Bangkok, we had no idea we also got tickets to fashionista haven. If you missed it, or were too busy head banging, count yourself lucky because we whipped out our cameras to snap our favourite outfits for the night.
Biggest in Bangkok
By: Michelle
Got a one-day stop in Bangkok?
CentralWorld is Thailand's newest and largest lifestyle shopping complex, boasting over 500 stores, 100 restaurants, 2 department stores, a 15-screen multiplex cinema, a kids' zone, learning centre, supermarket and more.
Phew, and we thought Mid Valley in KL was big!
Khoon Hooi achieves ZEN in Bangkok
News for all you shoppers who flock to Bangkok with empty suitcases and full purses for your bi-yearly fix!
As of this month, Malaysian designer Khoon Hooi's collection is available at ZEN, Bangkok's uber-trendy department store, in what is the fashion house's latest international venture. Those of you who are acquainted with the creations of this Malaysian maverick will know him for his ultra-sensual, ultra-sophisticated femininity and fluidity.
Bangkok Street Style #2
Since weekend is coming, I figured it’d be nice to show you some street style shots to inspire - time to bring out the fun threads you might not get to wear on workdays, depending on your job!
The Creator of Beautiful Legs
Shoes, shoes, shoes – women just can’t get enough of them. Viewing all the posts of Charles & Keith on Tongue in Chic – I felt like one unlucky fashionista who can only purchase a pair of C&K if I fly to cities which carry the brand. But the world is fair and my aching will be appeased when I head of to Stella Luna - one of China’s leading shoe makers who have branded themselves “the creator of beautiful legs.”
Bangkok Street Style #1
Thanks to contributor Michelle Pong who introduced us to her friend in Bangkok, Poe, who’s taken some street style pictures for us in his home city. Kudos to him for taking photographs of Thais who make posing look seemingly effortless.
A Family Affair
The girls behind the label Sretsis prove that artistic talent is in fact, the product of nature as opposed to nurture. Founded in 2002, the label is the incestous lovechild of three Thai siblings with a passion for both fashion and the business of style. The designer of the pack, Pim Sukhahuta, studied at the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York but started the label during her first year of studies. For the Spring Summer 08 collection, Pim managed to revive the romance of the mile high club and combine it with a Mary Tyler Moore allure, as if she was a jet setting groupie of the 1970s.
Beam Me Up!
photo from Dirty Dirty Dancing
The birth of New Rave in London two years ago paved the way for fashion’s acceptance for everything theatrical and somewhat futuristic. And as trends do in Europe, they spread like wildfire to the cities of Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and other South East Asian cities.
