PICK> Farang Pok Pok

Broadcast time: Mon 8:00-8:30pm
TV Guide: Luke Cassady-Dorion, a yoga instructor and Thai-language student at Rakhamhaeng Univeristy (read our interview at http://tiny.cc/jwion) and English teaching TV presenter Adam Bradshaw take you along on their homestay trips to upcountry provinces where they experience local lifestyles and communities.
What we like: Thanks to Luke’s cute accent and hilarious jokes, this is our number one favorite—we can watch it without itching to channel surf.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/lowtechblur

Hang Over Thailand

Broadcast time: Sun 10-11pm
TV Guide: A roadtrip-style program (sponsored by a car company) which sees film director Songyot Sukmakanant gather his friends, actors Toey Charinporn and Kant Chunhavat and singer Bel Supon and travel to destinations in Thailand.
What we like: Yeah, we’re star groupies and love Toey Charinporn’s cute smile. Given that the director is a cinema pro, you can also expect high-quality video.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/nadaobangkok and www.youtube.com/travelchannelthai

Charn Mai Chai Khao

Broadcast time: Sun 9:30-10pm
TV Guide: University teacher Dr. Kitti Attakijmongkol gained popularity on Pantip.com thanks to his blog, rainynights.bloggang.com, featuring gorgeous photos of the hotels and resorts he’s visited. Now he gets his own show where he gives tips on how to get good photos.
What we like: Although not a professional photographer, Dr. Kitti is a real-life example that you can learn from doing. And his tips are not too difficult to follow if you’re prepared to put in the time.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/cmckmag

Tuen Toom

Broadcast time: Sat 8:30-9:00pm
TV Guide: You get to watch a group of friends (a few girls and few gay guys) eating all kinds of food, playing jokes, bitching to each other and facing problems during their domestic and international trips. Their latest trip was London.
What we like: If you like honest opinions and bitchy gay guys, you’ll find the program amusing—just don’t expect to learn anything about the history of the city they’ve visited or anything about the places where they’ve eaten.
Youtube: www.youtube.com/TueanToom

1)The Happy Flight shocking pink travel organizer can store your passport, air tickets, cards and receipts. B895 from Zeen Zone 2) The Cordovan brown passport cover is made from genuine leather. B3,950 from Jack Spade 3)Pale blue PVC canvas passport cover. B83 from Loft 4) Union Jack passport cover made from PVC. B175 from Loft 5)Happy Flight yellow passport cover made from PVC. B595 from Zeen Zone 6)This tobacco-colored genuine leather travel wallet protects your passport and can hold your cash and cards too. B6,700 from Jack Spade 7) Anyfancy passport cover made from canvas fabric and plastic. B295 from Loft 8)Piano key passport cover made from PVC. B175 from Loft 9)The Take A Trip traveler set is comprised of a passport cover, a luggage tag and a mini notebook. B195 from Loft 10)Green passport cover with red stitching made from genuine leather. B395 from Texidermy

Essentials

Jack Spade. 1/F, Central Chidlom, Ploenchit Rd., 02-793-7777
Loft. 4-5/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd., 02-658-0328/-30
Texidermy. Try Loft, 4-5/F, Siam Discovery, 02-658-0328/-30
Zeen Zone. At all Central stores. Try 7/F, Central Chidlom, 02-793-7777

Essentials

DVF
1/F, Central Chidlom, 02-793-7777

Evita
2/F, Central Chidlom, 02-793-7777

Oakley
2/F, Siam Paragon, 02-690-1000

Super
Niche Nation, 353 Sukhumvit Soi 55, 02-185-2528

Ray Ban
Glassaholic, 3/F, Digital Gateway, Siam Square, 083-717-1199

Topshop
1/F, CentralWorld, 02-613-1660.

Essentials

Dorothy Perkins
3/F, Atrium, CentralWorld, 02-613-1769

Kate Spade
1/F, Central Chidlom, 02-252-9122

Billabong
3/F, Central Chidlom, 02-793-7777

Playhound
1/F, Siam Paragon, 02-610-7894

Marc by Marc Jacobs
1/F, Central Chidlom, 02-255-6967

Nine West
1/F, Emporium, 02-269-1000

FRESH SHRIMP IN KATI (COCONUT CREAM)ICE-CREAM

B35 per scoop. From Apr 7-11 only.
Central Chaengwattana, 99,99/9 Moo 2, Chaengwattana Rd, 02-101-0000. Or on special order at their shop in Samut Sakorn, 237/115 Ekachai Rd, Mahachai, 034-411-204, 081-627-5383. Open daily 7am-5pm.

MARLBORO (TOBACCO) FLAVOR

B300.

Gaggan. 68/1 Soi Langsuan, Ploenchit Rd, 02-652-1700. Open daily 6pm-11pm.

CRAB WITH CURRY

B65 per scoop.
Occasionally on rotation at Icedea Cream. 4/F, Bangkok Art and Culture Center, Rama 1 Rd, BTS National Stadium, 02-331-1741/-51. Open Tue-Sun 11:30am-7:30pm. www.facebook.com/icedea

GREEN MANGO WITH PRIK KLUA (CHILI, SALT AND SUGAR)

B59 per scoop. Iberry.

Try G/F, Siam Paragon, 991/1 Rama 1 Rd, BTS Siam, 02-610-7549. Open daily 10am-10pm. Or visit www.iberryhomemade.com for more branches.

If you haven't checked out The Pigeonhole, Bani Haykal's upcoming gig is a good excuse to.

Paul Smith spills on his adventure with a secret admirer in this showcase featuring all the gifts he's been receiving from him (her?), including a slightly battered, fire engine-red watering can.

Catch the local adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth under a blanket of stars at Fort Canning Park.

See your favorite Bollywood stars in a whole new light at Rajul Mehta's first solo exhibition.

Get your Hands All Over the tickets to this Maroon 5 gig.

Switchfoot will be performing in Singapore as part of their Asia Pacific tour. Don't miss a chance this chance to catch their latest songs off the Vice Verses album live.

See celebrated British pianist perform wonders on Polish composer Witold Lutoslawki's best works.

The outlandish costumes and perky Durian Sisters make 881—The Musical a must-watch this year.

Be there for Agnès b's first ever photography exhibition, as proceeds from the exclusive autographed pictures go to underprivileged children in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Singapore.

Celebrate the Easter weekend with Tchaikovsky classics.

1. You can’t go wrong with this Fred Perry blue and white shirt with quirky woven details. $249 from Fred Perry, #B3- 01 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6509-8157.

2. Top off your outfit with this loud checkered hat. $360 from Commes Des Garcon, #02-39/40 Hilton Shopping Gallery, 581 Orchard Rd., 6304-1362.

3. This impossibly stylish Commes des Garcon jacket printed with skulls wearing shades is the perfect conversation starter. $1,290 from Commes Des Garcon, #02-39/40 Hilton Shopping Gallery, 581 Orchard Rd., 6304-1362.

4. Paul Smith’s multicolored scarf will overcome humdrum dreariness in any outfit. $260 from Paul Smith, #02-24 Hilton Shopping Gallery, 581 Orchard Rd., 6737-8861.

5. This pair of slimfit chinos in pastel green keeps you looking smart and funks up any get-up. $159 from Raoul, #02-02/03 Paragon Shopping Centre, 290 Orchard Rd., 6737-0682.

The buzz: New mall Knightsbridge packs in the crowds with a 4,000 sq. ft. flagship store for prep specialist Brooks Brothers.

The vibe: Like it’s other boutiques, expect the vibe here to be intimate, chic yet casual, but more teeming, since it boasts a spillover younger crowd from its neighbor Topshop/ Topman. The friendly service staff will even dispense advice and take you through the makes for an entire collection so you can look preppy in a jiffy.

The goods: Staples like the campus chic range from the University collection are readily available, but keep an eye out for pieces only available here. Trimmer fits permeate the menswear pieces, like the Barracuda-type jackets paired with check shirts, uniforminspired pants and messenger bags; bolder retro prints make up a vibrant womenswear collection, available through blouses, skirts and jackets.

Why you’ll be back: Hey, this is the first time the Brooks Bros are available in downtown Orchard.

#01-07 Knightsbridge, 270 Orchard Rd., 6736-1868. Open daily 10am-10pm.

A Curious Teepee
Aside from quirky lamps, a café bar, fashion accessories and giant snow globes, this onestop shop drops some groovy tunes courtesy of local stalwarts Has and KFC. And now you can join in on Friday and Saturday! Send your best digital mixtape, a little word on why you’re awesome and a picture of yourself to info@ acuriousteepee.com.
#02-24 *SCAPE, 2 Orchard Link, 6820-1680.

Home Club
Known for its alternative take on music, this club is one of the mainstays in Singapore’s glamorous underground and has been at it for years. Guaranteed aural highs are delivered through drum and bass, techno, left-field, hip hop, experimental music, rock and metal. And if you’re itching to helm the same decks that big names like Calibre, Andy Rourke, Goldie and Peaches had, drop Ming an email at ming@homeclub. com.sg to book your slot on Tuesday nights.
20 Upper Circular Rd., 6538-2928.

dblO
Pimped with state-of-the-art lasers and lights and a sound system that’ll leave your body popping till the next morning, dblO is the club of choice for an unadulterated night of fun. If you’ve got urban flavors in your track bag ranging from hip hop to commercial dance music, pack your gear and book your place on the decks. Ollie Des is the man to go to, so drop him a line at [email protected].
222 Queen St., 6735-2008.

It had to happen. As the local shopping scene gets saturated with more and more multi-label boutiques stocking luxury cult street labels, its pioneer, Blackjack—which has been in the business since the early 90s and continuously struggled to find its beat over the years—simply had to reinvent itself. After all, rival boutiques such as Ambush, Front Row and Asylum Shop have been stocking up on equally hard-to-find labels such as Bernard Willhelm, Cosmic Wonder Light Source and Giuliano Fujiwara recently, so it was necessary for Blackjack to find itself some new cultural cache. The result: Club 21b, which refocuses its street slant appeal towards more thoughtof fashion brands, and has been remodeled in the spirit of its big sister store Club 21, already a go-to destination for high-end fashion finds.

“In contrast to predecessor Blackjack which embraced youth culture and street wear, Club 21b’s positioning is to showcase inspired and intelligent fashion which demonstrates spontaneity and creative experimentation,” says director Fiona Tan. “The principal role of our team of buyers and merchandisers is to constantly discover the new and ‘left side of fashion’ brands, with easier accessibility in style and price point. We hope to foster an appreciation for global cutting-edge fashion, be an incubator for emerging young talents and a platform for established brands that embrace creative experimentation.”

Indeed, stepping into its spanking new 3,600 sq. ft. space at Forum the Shopping Mall, which comes with a raw minimalist design replete with cement plaster, steel and cardboard elements—courtesy of Jap interior designer Koichiro Ikebuchi of Atelier Ikebuch fame—one feels compelled to rethink fashion all over again. Separated into two clear divisions for men and women, the left portion of the store is stocked with a multitude of womenswear labels spanning Anne Valerie Hash, Helmut Lang, complexgeometries, Rick Owens Drkshdw, Opening Ceremony, Theysken Theory and Tess Giberson. Guys can look out for the latest (and greatest) in contemporary menswear including Adam Kimmel, Ganyru Comme des Garcons, Golden Goose, Hollywood Trading Company, Phenomenon and Production Artisanale—all previously unavailable here.

But it’s not just the selections that make the store tick. Carefully curated and displayed, the brands’ myriad character and styles are cleverly juxtaposed to bring out their best elements. The playful textures found on the Phenomenon ready-to-wear collection look great placed alongside the vintage denim pieces by Opening Ceremony x Levi’s in the menswear section, ditto the abstract prints on the Helmut Lang ladies collection juxtaposed against sexier dresses from Opening Ceremony x Rodarte—this is arguably the best-looking boutique in town. Top it off with more accessible brands like Acne, Alexander McQueen, Mercibeaucoup, Julius and Zucca, and we have a clear winner.