There’s a new hot spot emerging in Siam Square. Siam Vintage, opened for less than a month, is a gallery-like space hidden on the second floor of the building situated between Soi 9 and 10. Ignore the Greyhound-esque café by the entrance, the shops within are all about clothing and accessories you won’t find anywhere else. Think an artsy renovation of Bonanza, only it’s one fourth the size and a lot more hip.

Outcast Store

Selling products from the likes of Nike, Converse and Casio, this store may look mainstream. But take a closer peek and you’ll see that everything is a limited edition or special import from Japan. Sneakers from colorful Air Walks to leather boat shoes start from B2,000 and watches from Casio and Boy London from B3,500. Our favorite is the G-Shock GA 100 watch for B5,500.
Open daily from 11am-9pm. 089-107-2282

Muse 21

Don’t be surprised by the owners’ accents, as they are from Taiwan. Their products, too, hail from Taiwan but also from Korea. The shop’s sophisticated décor is all wooden showcases and dark colors to highlight their range of jewelry and gadgets, such as extravagant iPhone cases ranging from superhero themes to crystal studded designs and Lady Gaga tributes starting from B300. Necklaces, rings, and bracelets in faux silver and gold finishes sit alongside roses and skulls crafted as pendants or tiaras (starting from B100). But our favorite has to be the red rubber echo chamber for mobile phones that effectively projects the sound to great effect, B950.
Open daily from 11am-9pm. 080-282-8480, www.facebook.com/MUSE21.Jewelry.Gadgets

ZM Bangkok

With its messy fashion atelier vibe, men and women’s wear and accessories shop ZM Bangkok immediately stands out from the strip’s neatly decorated stores. Inside, warm vintage tones meet ethnic details, such as white and beige t-shirts featuring batik textile prints and native patterns inspired by temples in Thailand. Men’s and women’s tops start from B350, while unisex shopping bags, available in leather, canvas and patch work, start from B750. Leather iPhone sleeves in light colors from B400 are also available but we’ve set our sights on a black leather patch shopping bag for B950.
Open daily from 11am-9pm. 081-992-9901, www.facebook.com/zhowcase

Onion Store Bangkok

If you notice a flock of girls jammed into this shop, it’s because the owner of this space happens to be the new guitarist of Slur, Sorasak House. Begun as an online store, Onion sells imported accessories from the United States and the UK such as resolutely retro sunglasses, shoes, and Urbanears headphones. Sunglasses from Alexander Hi-Tek and Quay start from B800, preppy canvas bags starts from B1,090, suede shoes from B1,790 and t-shirts in pastel colors featuring animal logos from B650. Of course, not everything is quite this cheap, with a pair of gorgeous Henry Holland by Le Specs sunglasses going for B2,990.
Open daily from 12pm-9pm. 081-174-4108, www.onionbkk.com

Kincucino Café

With its Industrial revolution theme combining raw brick walls, wooden tables and wire lamps hanging from the pipes, dining in Kincucino Café is a bit of a trip. While serving Italian and Japanese fusion dishes starting from B120, their colorful desserts are the standouts: lemon tarts, Panna cotta and mini-cupcakes from B100. The orange light fused with the gloomy atmosphere makes it perfect for after work drinks as they also have live music every Friday and Saturday night. Do try the Ginza cocktail (mixture of soju, Japanese gold sake, lychee syrup, shredded ginger, lemon skin and red grape syrup) B200—after a couple you should be set for the night.
Open daily, 3pm-10pm. 083-494-5000

Siam Vintage: 2/F, Siam Square between Soi 9 and 10, Rama 1 Rd., Open daily 11am-9pm. BTS Siam.