Selvedgework is the place to go for bespoke clothing, especially handcrafted denims. As its name suggests, this shop specializes in selvedge jeans, and it tailors each individual piece to suit the customer's preferences. Customers are given a choice in everything, right from the thread, fabric and pattern to zippers, rivets and buttons. Whether you like your denims made from washed or raw fabric, in a light or dark shade, skinny or loose fit, plain or with embellishments, their craftsmen will sew the perfect pair of jeans for you. All bespoke denims come with a leather patch bearing the customer's initials, a metal tag and even a unique handwritten identification number! Selvedgework also has ready-to-wear items like ultra-soft denim shirts, bow ties, blazers, aprons and even bags and watches.
Head to Kai Boutique only if you are planning to be the center of attention at a party or wedding. For once you don a Kai designer piece, it is hard to appear inconspicuous: the dresses are simply showstopping. Western grace meets Eastern royal styles in its evening wear and wedding dresses, woven from diaphanous fabrics in light golden, copper brown, puce and creamy white colors. The traditionally-styled gowns look fit for a Disney princess from a fairy tale, while its ultra-contemporary creations also manage to turn heads, especially during fashion shows. Bangkok's top supermodels, actresses and socialites often wear a Kai evening gown at parties, and no fashion week is complete without displaying a few pieces crafted by their head designer. It is also the showroom of choice for bridal couture, especially those seeking to break away from traditional wedding gown designs, yet appearing like royalty.
Milin is what you get when you marry traditional ideas of femininity with the self-reliance of the modern woman. A clash of disparate fashion styles and eras defines the collection of celebrated designer Mimi Yuvacharuskul who started this label in 2009. Her approach is perfectly encapsulated in the motto “Elegant, Sensual, Rebellious.” From showstopping evening gowns in vermilion red to floral mini dresses with flattering silhouettes, ankle-length palazzos in pastel shades to crop tops with geometric cuts, Milin covers it all. The silhouettes of most dresses are so unusual, you might actually start a new fashion trend by wearing them. Yet, none of the clothes are overly pretentious and are as suitable for daily wear as for the fashion ramp. If it is a free-spirited approach to fashion you seek, then Milin is your answer.
One of the first Thai brands to venture into the international arena, Flynow specializes in premium luxury apparel for women with a glamorous edge. Its flagship store at Siam Paragon stays true to the spirit of the brand with couture that is modern and bold. The brand’s various labels, which are categorized on the basis of price, can be found at Flynow's outlet.
Housed within Siam Paragon, Jaspal stocks stylish clothing choices for the fashion conscious. The brand is known for their unique ready-to-wear collections, curated with fabrics sourced from major fashion houses in France, Italy, Germany and Japan. The style of clothing takes a primarily Western stance, and you can expect everything from pantsuits, dresses, skirts and blouses for women, while men can choose from fashionable jackets, overalls, shirts and even accessories like scarves and satchels.
Siam Paragon is an upscale shopping mall which boasts flagship stores for many international brands including Versace, Armani, Hugo Boss, Gucci and Swarovski. On the top floor are movie theaters, bowling venues, an IMAX theater, and the Royal Paragon Hall, which holds exhibitions and entertainment events. If you happen to be famished after a day of shopping, check out the Gourmet Market food hall in the ground floor or any of the other cafes and restaurants. Finally, when the kids are bored with shopping take them to Siam Ocean World, one of the largest aquariums in South East Asia, situated in the basement, and the let the marine world wash your cares away.
With a vast array of stores and and equal number of outdoor stalls, Pratunam Market is the place to be if you're looking for great deals on clothing. One of the city's most popular markets, Pratunam offers pretty much everything from casual and street-wear to dresses and formal attire. The colorful market is a scene of perennial bustle, with everyone from students haggling for their latest find to retailers checking out new stock for their shop. Stroll through the entire market, and it's unlikely that you won't find what you're looking for. Besides clothes, the market is also an excellent place to check out souvenirs, local products and other curiosities.
(un) FASHION Vintage Collection is as quirky as its name suggests: it makes shoppers unlearn all they thought they knew about vintage fashion. Entering the store feels like stepping into an American home from the 1950s, only adorned from floor to ceiling with racks of leather shoes, knee-length fur boots and purses. Vintage fashion accessories are imported two to four times a month from all over Europe, the United States and Japan. You may find the perfect scarf to go with a new dress or a handbag that gives a retro twist to a modern outfit. Its decent prices and bargains are what all fashionistas desire, while the variety of shoes and accessories leaves vintage fashion collectors busy for hours.