Right: Katunyoo Ucharoen 16, student/ Middle: Naruemon Niyomsaman 36, office worker/ Left: Kritapas Doungpetch 18, student
Right: Ait Aitthi 17, student / Middle: Varamol Chunchartpraseot
21, student/ Left: Jaruwan Juwankumnerd 20, student
Right: Pacharanant, 22, student/ Left: Pattaraporn, 23
Right: Chanida Oradidol 34, graphic designer/ Left: Supanan Jainpinit 21, student
Right: Itthikorn Wongsisuphakul 22, student/ Middle: Siroj Kowattana
22, student/ Left:Sorawis Thauornpoue 22, student
About The Knees
Right: Krit Lualamai 46, editorial staff/ Left: Sarun Pornpaiboonsuk
19, student
Right: Pariwat A-nantachina 29, graphic designer/ Left: Oattakan Kitipoon, fashion designer
Right: Kittikorn Koomsiripithuck 17, student/ Left: Boonyanuch Chanpimee 19, student
Right: Tanawit Saito 21, student / Middle: Watcharapong Padee
31, architect/ Left: Nut Tantisuwichwong 22, student
Right: Marinya Jaikaroon 20, student/ Middle: Sirithon Dechburee,
26/ Left: Inthiva, office worker
Right: Cherapak Cheravattana 20, student / Middle: Weeraporn Sripraseart 21, student / Left: Nitchar Plaingam 42, accountant
Right: Ravintra Wonnamoree 17, student/ Middle: Michada
21, student/ Left: Rapida Boonsri 20, account executive
1. Bright colors are the key look for this summer. If you can’t resist wearing plain colors like black, at least hold onto some colorful accessories. This can be your purse, shoes, nails, scarf, watch, or even a hair ornament. Just make it pop.
2. Paint your lips in exciting colors like neon orange, splashy red, or wild pink. Try M.A.C or Make Up For Ever (M/F, Siam Paragon, 02-690-1000).
3. Sunglasses are forever and will always be one of the most essential accessories for the sunny season. The best look for this year is retro, or big and bold. But if you like something more daring, then cat-eye shades are a must. Try Calvin Klein Woman or grab one from Platinum Fashion Mall (222, Petchaburi Rd., 02-121-8000) at only B100.
4. To avoid looking like your house’s been flooded; roll up your pants, chinos, or jeans. Only if they’re skinny or straight, though, and count out the wide legs.
5. Don’t wear socks and reveal your sexy ankles. If you insist that you need socks, wear them bright.
6. Take the advantage of rolling and show off your shoes. This can be loafers, preppy boat shoes, or even a pair of converse. But leave out the oxford shoes for now please—they’re so last year. (Left: Mango Mojito, B3,130)
Thytatratchaphum “Tim” Naratcharoonsub, Designer and owner of Heidi’s Secret
What is the hottest trend for this summer and what’s not?
Colorful outfits and being confident will keep you trendy this summer.
How do you think Thai street fashion has changed during the last few years?
It’s changed a lot. I think it’s because people are more open-minded and have more self-confidence.
What do you expect to see in Thai street fashion for the next five years?
I hope that Thai people will still enjoy playing with fashion and keep updating their styles.
Where do you think is the hottest spot to witness the most fashionable people in Bangkok?
Siam Square is always the hot spot, but I guess the new one is going to be the Thong Lor-Ekkamai area.
Jitsing Somboon, Head Designer, Playhound
What is the hottest trend for this summer and what’s not?
Everything’s hot except anything that involves rock n’ roll, tight legs, black and sophistication.
Roj Singhakul, Designer and Owner, Issue
What is the hottest trend for this summer and what’s not?
Vivid colors. It’s all about looking bright and fun. You can earn that by wearing patterns like flowers or waves. And stop wearing leggings already!
How do you think Thai street fashion have changed or not during the last few years?
It seems that Thai people are now daring to wear more. They’re getting better at mix n’ matches, which make the street styles become more Thai and more original.
What do you expect or not, to see in Thai street fashion for the next five years?
I think five years are too far away to predict. But in about another 2 years, Thai street style will hopefully become observably unique. I’m not saying that everyone will dress the same. What I’m trying to say is once you take a look at on how people dress, you’ll know right away that it’s a Thai style. Similarly to when we look at the foreign magazines, we’d know right away where it belongs to. E.g. Tokyo, London or Paris.
Where do you think is the hottest spot to witness the most street fashionable people in Bangkok?
Chatuchak Market, Siam Square, and the Train Market.
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