Masculine tailoring, black and white, super bold (and old) graphic prints, oversized and rounded shoulders.

 

Nineties minimalism is a major trend this season, in all aspects of culture like music and film as well as fashion. Austrian-born designer Helmut Lang and Japanese designer Issey Miyake are the driving forces behind this move towards 90s minimalist cool.

 

The increase of local and international fashion brands mean consumers have more choice and more chance to have fun with what they wear. With local designers up against international brands like Zara and H&M to provide affordable prices, they need to come up with super-creative ideas to keep up. The counterfeit market also makes it hard for local designers to survive; they need to be innovative by creating new textures which can’t be easily copied.  

 

I think it’s great; locals can enjoy more up-to-date global fashion and lifestyle news. Young people are having more fun dressing up and getting inspired by the global trends. They’re also supporting new artists, including fashion designers, photographers, stylists, make-up artists and so on, meaning there’s more opportunity for anyone interested in working in the fashion industry. But fashion influencers are still limited as young Thai people tend to follow celebrities. I think it would be more fun for people to explore new styles from those who really embrace different tastes.

 

Stella McCartney is my favorite because she only uses faux fur and really connects with nature.

 

Boripat Singkaew, 23, graphic designer and illustrator Hat: Siam Top: Uniquo Bottoms: Muji Bag: Siam  Shoes: Converse	Nadda Kank, 32, advertising freelance Top: Zara Skirt: Siam Street shops Sandals: Siam Street shops Hat: Jatujak Market

"Young Thai people tend to follow celebrities. I think it would be more fun for people to explore new styles from those who really embrace different tastes."