Topshop x Ashish
In celebration of its 10th birthday, Topshop rolls out this collaboration collection for Spring/Summer 2014 with London-based Indian designer Ashish Gupta, known for streetwear that incorporates glamorous touches like sequins. Titled “Beach, Please!,” the collection shows off Tshirts, maxi tees, hoodies and towels bearing beach and hotel-related slogans like “Paradise Hotel,”“Sun of a Beach” and “Do Not Disturb.” Neon-colored accessories and swimwear are also available, to be matched with a black mesh dress. Another highlight yet to arrive in Bangkok but causing buzz online is the buffalo boots with LED heels.
1/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02- 613-1660
Mykita x Maison Martin Margiela
We were pretty excited to find these two fashion houses were coming to town, doubly so that they have collaborated on a Spring/Summer 2014 eyewear collection—a big deal for fashion devotees. Combining German eyewear house Mykita’s expert craftsmanship with MMM’s avantgarde design, the collection boasts two unisex models: Essential (B25,000), stainless steel frames coming in six styles and four colorways, and Dual (B25,000), two pairs of acetate frames which are born as one and then deconstructed into two with a selection of four styles and five colorways.
Available at Niche Nation (2/F, Central Embassy. 1031 Ploenchit Rd. 02-160-5825. BTS Ploenchit)
Topman x Astrid Anderson
Topman’s latest collaboration also takes on a street glam concept courtesy of London-based Danish artist Astrid Anderson. The collection puts the focus on sport-inspired luxury wear in color schemes of black, white and carnation pink. Expect oversized pieces like jackets, T-shirts and shorts with additional copper foil details, while our highlight item is the carnation pink crushed velvet oversized tracksuit.
2/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02- 613-1660
M/M Paris x A.P.C
French duo Mathias and Michael of M/M Paris design studio are widely known for their typography art, experienced before in their work with a variety of artists like Bjork and Madonna, as well as in their latest installation for Dior Homme Autumn 2014. Now their collaboration with hip French ready-to-wear brand A.P.C. for Spring/ Summer 2014 sees the duo’s typeface and graphic art adorn a series of T-shirts from B5,500.
1/F, Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5786/7. BTS Ploenchit
Converse x Maison Martin Margiela
Just to confirm the appeal of MMM’s this summer, the French design house has also launched a second collection with American sneaker brand Converse. The collaboration sees iconic Converse sneakers like the Chuck Taylor All Star and Jack Purcell dipped in white paint. They’re designed to crack as you wear them, slowly revealing their true color: red, black, navy or Margiela’s exclusive vintage yellow. From B9,500.
Available at Siwilai (5/F Central Embassy, 1031 Ploenchit Rd., 02-160-5809/2. BTS Ploenchit)
Adidas x Raf Simons and Rick Owens
Now we’re in the middle of Spring/Summer, most highfashion brands have already revealed their new campaigns for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2014, and Adidas is one we’re very excited about. Expected to arrive in August, Adidas have teamed up with two stylish minds, Christian Dior’s creative director Raf Simons and American fashion designer Rick Owens. Simons’ collection takes inspiration from US military boots to come up with Bunny Bounce and Bunny Rising Star boots available in six colors, while Owens’ adapts Adidas Tech Runner models in minimal black and white and camo colors, contrasted with his signature unusual heels.
Available in August at Adidas Original (3/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-613-1490)
