Jil Sander
Introducing its first flagship store in Thailand, high-end Italian brand Jil Sander rolls out modern minimalism through less-is-more designs, from crop tops to fragrances. As for gentlemen, it also delivers playful yet masculine sleekness in items like hooded canvas jacket (B74,900) or cotton Bermuda (B20,506). The new spring/summer 2014 collection captures the liveliness of the season through colorful graphic prints inspired by Italian artist Alighiero Boetti.
1/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5796/7. BTS Ploenchit.
John Varvatos
US brand John Varvatos sees rock n’ roll and sartorial menswear strut their stuff hand in hand. This first flagship store here in Thailand carries the latest spring/summer 2014 collection, which sees a timeless rock star style manifest itself in a line of sheepskin leather jackets (B87,950) and tailored threebuttoned suits (B71,790). Inspired by his love of superheroes, Varvatos’ new fall/winter 2014 collection, meanwhile, twists the rock n’ roll concept with the addition of silver accessories and embellishments. From the raven-like black overcoat to embellished silver toggles (available in September), everything here is stylishly glammed up.
1/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5803/4. BTS Ploenchit.
A.P.C.
Another brand toeing a minimal style, A.P.C., or Atelier de Production et de Création, rolls out casual, ready-to-wear clothing. The brainchild of Tunisian-Jewish Paris-based designer Jean Touitou, the brand is best known for its range of raw denim (available in July) coming with various washing and fading techniques that render them unique. A.P.C.’s other street-wear staples incorporate graphics and patterns, like the leopard pattern pullover (B7,790), floral button-down shortsleeved shirt (B8,890) and Judith printed tee (B4,890) from the spring/summer 2014 collection.
1/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5786/7. BTS Ploenchit.
Maison Martin Margiela
Martin Margiela may keep a low profile, but his French fashion house is anything but, covering everything from avantgarde fashion through to furniture. The brand’s spring/summer 2014 collection blends masculinity with femininity in pieces like the classic trousers paired with corset embroidered belt, which evokes the glam of 90s showgirls.
1/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5792/3. BTS Ploenchit.
Roberto Cavalli
This Italian fashion house delivers on the glitz and glam with its spring/summer 2014 collection, featuring metallic silver and python print. Must-haves include the beaded chiffon dresses, python-print pants and silver leather jackets. Cavalli’s fall/winter 2014 collection sees even more leather, but this time topped with fur and tweed.
1/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5799. BTS Ploenchit.
Thom Browne
Menswear brand Thom Browne’s spring/summer 2014 collection rolls out a military theme in items like brass button blazers and hooded blazer-style jackets. Fall/winter takes on an animal kingdom theme but will hit the store in September.
Siwilai, 5/F Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5809/2. BTS Ploenchit.
Maison Kitsune
This French brand combines two of the coolest things on earth: fashion and music. Now at Siwilai, Maison Kitsune blends French and American styles under a Japanese name. Its clothing line is mostly American sportswear, with the spring/summer 2014 collection featuring urban basics like the R-neck T-shirt or the Duchess-fabric fitted dress. The fall/winter 2014 collection, meanwhile, tips its hat to 50s rock ‘n’ roll.
Siwilai, 5/F Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5809/2. BTS Ploenchit.
Thakoon
If you had thing for Emma Stone’s gorgeous pink outfit at the 2014 Met Gala, as we did, then you will be thrilled to hear that Thai-born but NY-based designer Thakoon Panichkul is finally launching his Thakoon Addition collection here at the multi-brand store Siwilai. Casual and simple, the in-store spring/summer 2014 collection features such items as longsleeved crop tops and boyish peep-toed oxfords. The coming- soon fall 2014 collection blends oriental and bohemian style with the emphasis on layering and oversized clothing.
Siwilai, 5/F Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5809/2. BTS Ploenchit.
Saturdays Surf NYC
Manhattan surfer style has arrived here in Bangkok. Saturdays Surf NYC’s spring/summer 2014 collection boasts signature mineral, floral and mountain prints on easy-to-wear pieces like button-down shirts, boardshorts and striped tank tops. Even in the cold they’ve got you covered with items like pea coats and down jackets.
Siwilai, 5/F Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5809/2. BTS Ploenchit.
Orlebar Brown
This London-based brand is best known for its swimwear which is beach-casual, yet, stylishly tailored, such as the Toucan Jungle or Konig printed swimshorts (from the OB Jungle spring/summer 2014 collection). The designer Adam Brown describes them as “shorts you can swim in.” Find yours, or your boyfriend’s, now.
Siwilai, 5/F Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5809/2. BTS Ploenchit.