Kloset

3/F, CentralWorld, 02-646-1929. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. www.klosetdesign.com
Founded in 2001 by the designer Mollika Ruangkritya, Kloset is where she expresses her obsession for handmade products and a child-like sensibility. The brand has become very en vogue with Thai celebs and the young hi-so crowd, which of course means copies are popping up all over the markets. Kloset Red Carpet, the second, more mature line has now proved a big international hit and is available in 11 countries globally. Read our interview with Kloset designer, Suphakanya Tripwatana, HERE.

4 Celsius

3/F, Mob. F, Siam Center, 02-658-1989. BTS Siam. http://4celsius.com
Thai style jewelry isn’t a yawn anymore thanks to creative young designer Kollakoch Woramuksik is turning baan baan OTOP themes into ethnic chic. The main concept of her design is all about fusing various Thai cultures, script and numbers.

Palette

3/F, Siam Center, 02-658-4696. BTS Siam. Itshappenedtobeacloset.wordpress.com
A sister brand of the longtime craft and vintage-inspired favorite It’s Happened to be a Closet, Palette is a younger and more affordable option. You’ll find a wide range of women’s wear inspired by tribal cultures, but all delivered with a twist. Cropped jackets, T-shirts and maxi dresses come in vivid colors, from shocking pink and mustard yellow to cobalt blue and rose red, underlining the concept behind the brand’s name.

Rotsaniyom

Siam Square Soi 5, 081-304-2198. BTS Siam. www.rotsaniyom.com
After its two stalls in Chatuchak proved a big hit with retro lovers, the small fashion label moved its intense vintage-bohemian style to Siam Square Soi 5. The décor of the place will certainly help put you in the mood, from the wrought iron art deco entrance to the slightly scary-looking stuffed goat. Packed on the hangers are iconic ivory t-shirts, screen printed with unique dreamy patterns, some silk romantic scarves and lots of cream color dresses that make you want to go look all wistful and mysterious on the beach.

Greyhound/Playhound

Greyhound, 1/F, Siam Paragon, 02-129-4358. BTS Siam.
Playhound, 3/F, Siam Center, 02-252-3861. BTS Siam. www.greyhound.co.th
Having just celebrated its 30th anniversary, Greyhound is synonymous with minimal fashion with a creative twist. Using black, white and grey as its main palette, their designers always add enough sharp details, blocks of color, and new techniques and materials to avoid ever being labeled bland. Those with a more fun, youthful character can turn to sister brand Playhound, with its greater use of colors and prints. Catch our exclusive interview with Bhanu Inkawat, HERE.

Painkiller

3/F, Siam Center, 02-658-1145. BTS Siam.
www.painkillerbkk.wordpress.com
The moment’s coolest men’s fashion brand, Painkiller looks to create an enduring union between fashion and function. So instead of fancy items, the beauty is found in the details, from sharp cuts and patchworks to silk screen prints combined with a use of muted colors like camel, beige and blue. Their latest “Best Friend” collection for Spring/Summer is inspired by the 1950s when Thai men were forced to dress in a European style, leading to lots of mix n’ match looks.

Theatre

3/F, Siam Center, 02-251-3599. BTS Siam.
www.theatrebangkok.com
It’s been almost 27 years since Sirichai Daharanont or Jom, a former prop maker for a couture house opened his first shop. The brand is well known among the Thai hi-so fashionistas for its sexy elegant haute couture crossed with ready to wear garments. Although Theatre’s designs seem almost impossible to work on the street, it means their runway shows have always been to die for.

www.siamsquare.co.th

Siam Square Soi 9, 087-512-0682. BTS Siam.
www.siamsquare.co.th
If you really want to go for cutting edge then www.siamsquare.co.th acts as a hub for truly new generation Thai designers to showcase and sell their work online. There are currently 31 fresh-faced designers contributing their visions to SS. The products are liked and voted for by the users with the winning designs getting made, ensuring you get a constant rotation of original goodies. There’s also a real-life showroom at Siam Square, if you just have to get touchy feely.

Asava

1/F, Siam Paragon, 02-662-6526. BTS Siam.
www.facebook.com/asavathailand
Being an ex-trainee for Isaac Mizrahi and Marc Jacobs, a former merchandiser for Giorgio Armani, past fashion director for MaxMara, then personal stylist at Siam Paragon, Polpat Asavaprapha has clearly put in the hours to gain his reputation as a fashion expert. That’s when he decided to build up his own luxurious fashion brand. Wearable, urban and elegant, collections also aim to blur day-and-evening wear and be multi-seasonal.

Garden by Flynow III

3/F, Siam Center, 02-880-0831. BTS Siam.
www.facebook.com/garden.by.flynowIII
The latest brainchild of the long-running fashion brand Fly Now, Garden features easy-to-wear items inspired by our natural surroundings. Expect to see shirts and pants in intriguing patterns with soft-color floral or polka dot prints. Though officially a female fashion boutique, several items are pretty unisex, so feel free to drag your boyfriend along if he’s a daring dresser.

Senada

2/F, Gaysorn, 02-656-1149. BTS Chit Lom.
www.senadatheory.com
Senada is an eclectic mixture that covers vintage romance, ethnic charm and savvy street style—think contemporary urbanized Indian embroidery, Chinese silks, and Thai patterns. Senada has won the hearts of Londoners, and many other fashion geeks in New York, Paris, Milan, Tokyo and beyond. Also check out its extended line, Senada Theory, for couture looks.

Mango Mojito

4/F, Central Chidlom, 02-793-7777. BTS Chit Lom.
www.mango-mojito.com
The three-year-old footwear brand has quickly become a favorite among stylish Bangkokians. Their Japanese-style shoes are designed for Asian feet, so you’ll find a broader more comfortable fit than elsewhere. Every pair is made from calf skin which ensures a softer touch and an even color finish. They offer a range of timeless yet trendy designs like boat shoes or high-cut boots with a choice of classic colors. (See our interview with Mango Mojito designer Phatthara Lertsukittipongsa, HERE)

Disaya

Lobby, Gaysorn Plaza, 999 Ploenchit Rd., 02-656-1388.
BTS Chit Lom. www.disaya.com
Another Thai brand worn by Hollywood celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez and Kelly Osbourne, Disaya is the brainchild of former Central Saint Martin’s College graduate Disaya Prakobsantisukh and follows on from the previous success of her lingerie line, Boudoir. Most of her designs are inspired by London culture and have been picked up by stockists from leading stores in over 20 countries around the world, including Harrods, and Harvey Nichols. Her collection captures the innocence of women in classy outfits with quirky and cute accessories like her popular Teddy Bear and Smiley face necklaces.

Common-T

Try Siam Square Soi 3, 02-658-1989. BTS Siam.
www.facebook.com/commontlism
After receiving young designer awards in both Thailand and Singapore, the young “Yo” got spotted by Greyhound and spent four years as one of the designers for Playhound, and later, Greyhound Original. If you remember those Mickey-Playhound projects back in the past, well, that’s him. Yo then founded his own apparel line, Common-T. Expect to see lots of stretchy fabrics in white, black, and grey, with as big a focus on comfort as on style. The biggest shop is in JJ Market, but the brand is also available at Mob.f, Siam Square, and soon at new mall, Terminal 21.

Milin

1/F, Siam Paragon, 02-610-9000. BTS Siam. www.milin.com
After studying fashion design at Central Saint Martins in London and FIT in New York, and doing an internship at Jill Stuart in 2008, Milin has quickly established herself as a designer with her own clear sense of style. Her collections are full of modern feminine pieces, using delicate and soft fabrics with plenty of drapes and bold cuts that create striking, instantly recognizable silhouettes.

Sretsis

2/F, Gaysorn, 02-656-1125 BTS Chit Lom. www.sretsis.com
Sretsis is “sisters” spelled backward, as this fashion brand is the creation of three sisters, who all happen to be huge fans of the classic romantic style. Their dresses always come in cute pastel colors featuring intricate touches, and their reputation has gone inter with big celebrities like Katy Perry and Beyonce Knowles sporting their outfits.

Viera By Ragazze

Try 3/F, Silom Complex, Silom Rd., 02-231-3190. BTS Saladaeng
Top notch quality leather products ranging from handbags, shoes and other accessories, all designed by Thai designer “Ragazze.” Inspired by an Italian style, the shops are pretty serene spots too, so make sure you drop by to enjoy their colonial ambience.

Zenithorial

2/F, Gaysorn, 02-656-1064. www.zenithorial.com
An accountant-turned-designer, Adisak Rojsiriphan has been the brains behind this high-quality, androgynous clothing line for more than 20 years. It carries both men and women’s clothes from casual to formal, yet even in the most casual shirt, Adisak never skimps on the quality. Every shirt under the name Zenithorial is seven stitches sewn per centimetre. Warning: quality doesn’t come cheap.

Issue

266/10 Siam Square Soi 3, 02-658-4416. BTS Siam. www.issue.co.th
Designer Roj Singhakul has turned his love for tribal arts and exotic cultures into a successful fashion brand. Inspired by communities from the remotest corners of Asia, his collections always feature plenty of colors, complex oriental prints and fine tribal details in their range of hippie chic dresses, shirts, pants and skirts. Issue’s latest Spring/Summer collection is all about earth, flowers, and natural fabrics.

27 November & 27 Friday

3/F, Siam Center, 02-658-1179. BTS Siam.
Designer Chanachai Jareeyathana has been in the fashion and showbiz industry for twenty years as both a fashion designer, a stylist and creative director for several popular artists. Each label targets different groups: 27 Friday is for young artsy professionals, while 27 November is for teens—but both feature Chanachai’s trademark style of bright hues, contrasting colors, graphic prints and crafty details. Though offering both men’s and women’s wear, it’s his outfits for guys that are most popular, especially among metrosexual types.

AB-Normal

3/F, Siam Center, 02-658-1173. BTS Siam
Established in 1999 by Taweesak “Ab” Samanmitr, Ab-Normal focuses on a minimalist construction approach for women on the go. The brand opened its arms to male customers two years later, offering both apparel and accessories. Since Ab-Normal is very specialized at mixing and matching various fabrics in one piece, don’t be amazed if you see laminated cotton and linen on the same pair of pants.

Timo

Boyy Bag, G/F, Central Chidlom, 02-793-7777. www.timotrunks.com
With a focus only on men’s swim trunks (for now), designer Sappasit Foongfaungchaveng combines preppy cuts with fine microfiber fabrics, which are water repellent and allegedly dry in nine minutes. Details like tucked-inside waist cords and small air outlets at the back are designed to enable a serious swim. There are three cuts available: Prep is a boxer style, Captain is a classic cut, and Editions is a boxer-style in limited edition prints.
Read an interview with Sappasit at HERE

Tube Gallery

3/F, Siam Center, 02-676-1971. BTS Siam. www.tube-gallery.com
When two theater arts graduates tried their hands at becoming designers, the result was collections full of dramatic cuts, avant-garde dresses, shocking-colored jackets and bizarre accessories. Though some pieces seem almost unwearable, Tube Gallery has gained tremendous popularity with those who dare to stand out from the crowd.

4X4 MAN

4/F, Central Chidlom, Ploenchit Rd., 02-640-7000.
BTS Chit Lom. www.cmg.co.th
This relatively new line (they launched in September last year) saw its first collection inspired by the lines of the buildings around Bangkok, with a palette of grey, white, and brown. Sound familiar? While we would concede that their products might look a bit like the original Greyhound, 4X4 MAN actually offers a more professional look with fewer playful twists. The entire range promises high quality cuts and fabrics, like their 100% US cotton shirts.