• By GROVE
  • | Jun 16, 2016

1. Flipping through the gorgeous collection of coffee table books at Serindia Gallery ANNEX and browsing the rotating art exhibitions in the back. (4/F, Central Embassy)

 

2. Sipping on a perfectly brewed espresso and munching on some healthy greens while overlooking the leafy grounds of the UK Embassy at Rocket. (5/F, Central Embassy)

 

3. Munching on comforting international fare from reputable names like Gianni, Kum Poom and La Monita with views of downtown Bangkok at FoodLoft. (7/F, Central Chidlom)

 

4. Slipping into some limited edition Container sneakers or a rare Kitsune jacket at Siwilai, the beautiful concept store stocking the most exclusive fashion finds from Paris, Tokyo and New York. (5/F, Central Embassy)

 

5. Taking a cooking class with Ian Kittichai’s crew at the gorgeous Issaya Cooking Studio, which also regularly flies in global culinary masters for special workshops. (LG/F, Central Embassy)

 

6. Checking out the full Ralph Lauren collection’s in Embassy’s huge, duplex flagship boutique.

 

7. Getting a perfect scissor cut at Truefitt & Hill, one of the oldest barber brands in the world.

 

8. Sipping a Hoperol Flip (lager, Aperol, Tanqueray, lemon) cocktail on the terrace of Minibar (5/F, Central Embassy).

 

9. Stocking up on fine European cheeses or cold-cuts from the drool-worthy (supermarket at Central Chidlom)

 

10. Attempting to maintain your cool as you feverishly await the opening of Le Salon de L'Atelier by the man with the most Michelin stars in the world, Joel Robuchon. (Central Embassy)

 

11. Splurging on high-fashion at Gucci (G-1/F), Saint Laurent (G/F), etc.

 

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12. Stocking up on the gorgeous glasses and shades at the ever-avant-guarde Niche Nation (2/F, Central Embassy), which stocks Mykita, Dita, Thom Browne, Oliver Peoples, Cutler & Gross and many more. 

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13. Chowing down on Pinkberry while crossing between the two malls—easily the tastiest fro-yo in town.

 

14. Stocking up on beautiful Japanese designer goods at The Good Design Store, which pulls together the best of G Mark-awarded product design in one space. (4/F, Central Embassy)

 

15. Kitting out our homes with beautiful and affordable home decor pieces from Muji. (3/F, Central Chidlom)

 

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16. Tucking into the hot Southern-style biscuit with fried chicken at Flour Shoppe. (G/F, Central Chidlom)

Bruno Premi credit: twitter.com/Centralnews
 

17. Walking back home in a pair of super comfy Bruno Premi and Elvio Zanon platform shoes.  (2/F, Central Chidlom)

Bruno Premi credit: twitter.com/Centralnews

For all these great finds and more, visit Central Chidlom and Central Embassy, Bangkok's retail landmarks, where the Central heritage is more alive than ever.

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