Bangkok's best new fashion stores of 2018
This year has offered unparalleled opportunities to blow your baht on new threads at fancy flagships. Here’s where.
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Menswear and Womenswear
Another Man Story
While its sister branch Another Story deals largely in stationery and home decor, this store offers three zones of Thai and international brands dedicated to the modern gent, including Selvedgework for personalized denim, Tuesday Evening for vintage-style neckties, Izipizi for French eyewear and Gentlemen’s Hardware for British lifestyle products.
1/F, The EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-003-6139. Open daily 10am-10pm
COS
The high-brow arm of Sweden’s H&M fashion retailer has brought the answer to expensive-looking designer style on a middle-management budget, with not one but three store openings this year, at EmQuartier, Siam Paragon and IconSiam (head here for womenswear, menswear and childrenswear).
Try M/F, The EmQuartier, Sukhumvit Rd., 02-269-1000. Open daily 10am-10pm
Pomelo (CentralWorld)
The local e-commerce power’s largest Bangkok opening is bright, all-white and filled with their fun and youthful new collection.
2/F, CentralWorld, 999/9 Rama 1 Rd., 02-103-1537. Open daily 10am-10pm
Artisans’ Royal Club
A swanky opening that brings together gent’s fashion and grooming essentials, including Truefitt & Hill barbershop, local leather shoe manufacturer Mango Mojito, premium denim store Selvedgework, bespoke suit tailor Notch, and gallery-cum-whiskey and cigar bar Duke.
1/F, Gaysorn Village, 999 Phloen Chit Rd. Open daily 10am-8pm
Thai Thai
Similar to its Central Chidlom sibling, this elegant opening hosts 15 top Thai designer brands on one floor: Asava, ASV by Asava, Canitt, Hamburger Studio, Insomnia by Vara, Janesuda, Lolita Party, Milin, Patinya, Poem, Reflex Angela, Thea by Thara, Tohns, Valentier and Vickteerut. Head here for both wardrobe staples and occasion-wear.
2/F, Zen Department Store, CentralWorld, 999/9 Rama 1 Rd., 02-100-9999. Open daily 10am-10pm
Gentlewoman
Featuring classy and smart designs with retro-inspired breezy silhouettes and patterns, ranging from summery, everyday pieces to office attire, glam evening outfits and swimsuits.
G/F, Siam Square One, Rama 1 Rd., 065-681-2439. Open daily 10am-10pm
Streetwear
Off-White
Bangkok’s flagship of one of this year’s most-in-demand fashion brands comes with sleek futuristic decor for an edgy, street-meets-luxury vibe. Head here for their latest collections with the label’s signature stripe branding.
M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-129-4530. Open daily 10am-10pm
Atmos
One of Tokyo’s most prominent streetwear and sneaker boutiques, featuring a wide range of exclusives and collaborations from the likes of Nike, Adidas, Puma and Asics, as well as in-house labels.
2/F, CentralWorld, Rama 1 Rd., 085-234-1967. Open daily 10am-10pm
JD Sports
The two-floor flagship of the UK’s giant multi-brand sports fashion retailer, featuring fashion and lifestyle products from Adidas, Nike, Fila, Puma, New Balance, Vans, Converse and more, with a whole floor dedicated to sneakers.
2-3F, IconSiam, 299 Charoen Nakhon Soi 5, 02-495-7000. Open daily 10am-10pm
Nike Kicks Lounge
Southeast Asia’s first chance to experience Nike’s unique personal styling experience, with a curated selection of sports apparel and footwear from the entire Nike range, as well garment tailoring and customization services.
1/F, IconSiam, 299 Charoen Nakhon Soi 5, 02-495-7000. Open daily 10am-10pm
Adidas Originals (IconSiam)
At 459 square meters, this is the largest Adidas Original Concept Store in Southeast Asia, packed with rare editions and collaborations.
1/F, IconSiam, 299 Charoen Nakhon Soi 5, 02-495-7000. Open daily 10am-10pm
Multi-Labels
Absolute Siam Store
Oozing a cool, pop-artsy vibe, with exclusive streetwear-focused collaborations between Absolute Siam and hotshot Thai designers like Leisure Projects, Takara Wong, SSAP NYC, Dry Clean Only and Painkiller, as well as offering a number of quirky Thai traditional-inspired lifestyle products, souvenirs and accessories.
1/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd., 02-658-1000. Open daily 10am-10pm
Another Mini Story
This smaller branch of the hip multi-label store gathers cool designer products, tech, stationery, home decor and fashion items from the likes of Australia’s Native Union and Urbanears, Bangkok’s Brainwashed Theory and France’s Izipizi.
3/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-003-6138. Open daily 10am-10pm
The Selected (IconSiam)
Brighter and hipper than its Siam Center predecessor, this lifestyle multi-label store features a carefully curated selection from the very best in emerging Thai talent, including bags by Container and Naibarn Factory and locally-made skincare products from Gla and Nava Workshop.
2/F, IconSiam, 299 Charoen Nakhon Soi 5, 02-658-1000 Ext 1378. Open daily 10am-10pm
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