Hottest new stores from the young Thai designers.

Yuna

Perhaps you’re feeling drab and your wardrobe needs a serious dash of color. Or maybe you love standing out in a crowd. Bold, bright and attention-grabbing best describes this collection of clothes and jewelry. Nope, there’s nothing understated here. The designer’s use of interestingly-angled lines is reminiscent of high-end 80s fashion runways—or even just a Cyndi Lauper music video. Designer Unawan Tangkaravakoon’s fitted dresses and paneling make for striking silhouettes. The jewelry is the real show-stopper, however, from ornate, décolletage-covering necklaces to chunky, studded bracelets for a sophisticated-yet-theatrical statement. Tops start at B3,300, dresses at B6,400 and accessories at B1,600.
979 Rama 1 Rd., Siam Center, 3/F, Room 337. BTS Siam. www.yunabkk.com. Open daily from 10am-9pm. 02-658-1125.

I Don’t Have a Name

Plaid shirts, Toms Shoes, colorful bow ties paired with T-shirts imprinted with Andy Warhol’s iconic Marilyn Monroe graphics—I Don’t Have a Name may not have one, but we do: hipster central. This shop is a young graphic designer’s dream. The brand was started by three friends on Facebook, one-and-a-half years ago and has now taken off. Their store has a fun and playful tone, and the dog design on many of their products is not coincidental, but rather a tribute to the designers’ love of man’s best friend. Focusing mostly on men’s shirts, prices start at B1,290 for long-sleeved plaid shirts and B490 for T-shirts. I Don’t Have a Name’s light-colored scarves start at B290 and bow ties from B250.
2, 88 Terminal 21, 2/F, Room 2122, Sukhumvit Soi 19. BTS Asoke. www.facebook.com/idhn.tshop. Open daily 10am-10pm. 086-320-5279.

Nithina

Get ready for the party, with this designer’s focus on club-ready evening attire and accessories. You’re sure to swoon over the gold sequin mini-shift dress. Nithina Takviriyanun’s dresses cast a late 60s/early 70s vibe. Think Sharon Stone in Casino. Get ready to break out your matte lipstick and black eyeliner, ladies. Tops start at B1,200, dresses at B1,900, custom-made dresses at B6,500 and accessories like phone cases and bracelets start at B1,400.
2, 88 Terminal 21, 1/F, Room 1041, Sukhumvit Soi 19. BTS Asoke. Open daily 11:30am-10pm. 083-363-0911, 081-938-7707.

Kwanyo

Kwanyo Maoon’s passion for secondhand clothing is the starting point for his embroidery designs of animals and shapes. His bespoke creations are a must for people who love to sport something a bit quirky, with T-shirts, shirts and polo shirts comprising the majority of the line. The shop also has one-of-a-kind canvas totes in black and white. T-shirts start at B450, polo shirts at B750, short-sleeve shirts at B750 and long-sleeve shirts at B950.
2, 88 Terminal 21, 2/F, Room 2104, Sukhumvit Soi 19. BTS Asoke. www.facebook.com/kwanyo. Open daily 10am-10pm. 084-011-1606.

Suda

This narrow, stall-like boutique is filled with simple, mostly solid-colored dresses and tops for women. Designer Sudathip Wongsod concentrates on flowing draping that’s flattering for almost any body type, with an ultra-girly bow design being a central theme throughout her collection. Her dresses and tops are perfect day-to-night options: paired with a jacket or cardigan they work for the office, and yet can be worn alone in the evening for a sweet and flirty look. Tops start at B1,400, dresses at B2,900 and scarves at B1,200.
263/13 Rama 1 Rd. Siam Square Soi 2. BTS Siam. www.facebook.com/sudabrand. Open daily noon-9pm. 02-252-5794, 087-323-0999.

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