Named this year’s Best Menswear Brand by GQ, The Hill-Side hails from South Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Founded by two brothers, this label adds refreshing prints to accessories like neck-ties, buttons, bandanas and pocket squares. We like the Endo Print Necktie (B2,632) and the Multi-Stripe Oxford Bow-tie (B1,974). 

What the buyer says: “A fashion crossover that fuses American-quality manufacturing with Japanese premium materials.” –– House Sorasak, owner of Onion Store 

Get yours at: Onion Store: Aree, 2/F, 66 Rama 6 Soi 30. www.onionbkk.com

 

Claiming to be the world’s oldest leather luxury goods company, Delvaux’s latest season offers some of the label’s classic models redesigned. Check out the Brilliant, which is now available in a mini version at a still-whopping B160,000. 

What the buyer says: ”We’ve got our eyes on the Brilliant. It’s Delvaux’s most celebrated and loved bag.”— Suchaya Chearananta, senior buyer at Siwilai 

Get yours at: Siwilai, 5/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5809 ext.12. BTS Phloen Chit. www.siwilaistore.com

 

Doubling as a fashion label and an electronic music record label thanks to the meeting of its founders (a Japanese architect-turned-fashion-designer and Daft Punk’s former artistic director), this French brand blends French and American styles under a Japanese name. Highlights include the Maison Kitsune jumper in cream (B11,900) and the Kitsune Camo Cap (B4,900).  

What the buyer says: “The brand has been popular for some time now, but not tremendously so. Lately, it’s starting to appeal to more people from different circles because it’s got cute prints and is easy to wear.”–– Rassamee Aernusornvorakul, brand manager at Next to Normal and American Rag Cie 

Get yours at: Next To Normal, 1/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd., 02-646-1847, fb.com/nexttonormalstore. BTS Siam/Chit Lom.

Siwilai, 5/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Phloen Chit Rd., 02-160-5809 ext.12, www.siwilaistore.com. BTS Phloen Chit 

 

As the name suggests, this Manhattan-based brand is rooted in an appreciation of surf culture. Saturdays Surf NYC is known for its variety of clean-cut products from parkas, T-shirts and chinos to bucket hats. For your next long weekend, we suggest the Grant Board Shorts (B3,900). 

What the buyer says: “It’s incredibly popular abroad, but not so here. It took some time introducing the brand to our customers, but with accessible prices, simple yet stylish designs and materials suitable for climates like ours, it’s finally becoming well-known.” –– Rassamee Aernusornvorakul, brand manager at Next To Normal and American Rag Cie 

Get yours at: American Rag Cie, 1/F, Groove, CentralWorld, 02-251-6880. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. www.fb.com/americanragbkk. 

 

Veja is a brand for the environmentally-conscious. Designed in Paris and made in Brazil, the company aims to produce sustainable footwear while engaging in fair trade. We like the Esplar Leather Extra White (B5,070) tennis shoes, named after an NGO that supports organic cotton farming families in north Brazil that Veja works with. 

What the buyer says: “With organic cotton, wild rubber and vegetable tanned leather, Veja is trying to change the world’s trading rules. It’s a whole new concept of ecological sneakers.”–– Maryse Kraatz, director of retail development at Another Story

Get yours at: Another Story, 4/F, The Helix Quartier, EmQuartier, 02-003-6139. BTS Phrom Phong. www.fb.com/anotherstoryofficial

 

This Japanese label is known for its premium denim products and elaborate manufacturing processes. Recommended items include the Kapital Century Denim (B9,900), which gets its brown hue from kakishibu, a Japanese tradition of dyeing with persimmon. 

What the buyer says: “I recommend all of Kapital’s stuff. It’s beautiful even after having been worn for years, and shows the great spirit of clothing. Try it. You’ll buy it.” - Ben Viapiana, Heavy Selection collaborator and designer and founder of Viapiana jeans

Get yours at: Heavy Selection, 2/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 090-938-1290. BTS Siam. www.fb.com/heavyselection

 

Based in Copenhagen, WoodWood produces contemporary streetwear that draws inspiration from both high fashion and sportswear. For girls, we like the Bright White Maxine Sweatshirt (B4,550), and for guys the Cy Shirt (B5,950). 

What the buyer says: “The brand perfectly fuses high fashion, sportswear elements, streetwear with youthful attitude and groundbreaking technology yet it’s so practical and stylish for everyday wear.” –– Gift Sirigunya, managing director at Uncensored

Get yours at: 1/F, The Helix Quartier, EmQuartier, 02-003-6094, BTS Phrom Phong. uncensored-bangkok.com. 

 

Barely a year old, Thai label P.mith creates meticulously crafted products aimed at what they call the “modern gentleman.”  Its tailoring services provide a range of materials for guys to have made into custom suits, which start at B8,500. 

What the buyer says: “P.mith is one of the younger suit brands out there, but with the use of premium materials, it’s not surprising that it’s a popular choice among Gin & Milk customers.” –– Wattanakiat Phatchrachokmongkol, buyer for Gin & Milk 

Get yours at: Gin & Milk, 3/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd., 02-658-1191. BTS Siam. www.fb.com/ginandmilkstore

 

Bangkok-based womenswear label Him and Her specializes in eye-catching prints on ready-to-wear items. By adding dashes of colors to basic pieces, they give their crop tops, shorts and swimwear quirky touches. Check out their Wilder Jacket (B3,690). 

What the buyer says: “A lively and upbeat brand with accessible prices. Great for mixing and matching.”–– Jitlada Vongpraomas, buyer for The Wonder Room. 

Get yours at: The Wonder Room, 3/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd., 02-658-1000 ext. 1379. BTS Siam. www.fb.com/thewonderroomstore