The Japanese Factor

Has Japanese street style sensibilities influence Thai street fashion? I would say it is slowly creeping in. Though I would not say entirely, since we all know that Japanese style is uniquely their own. But I wouldn't blame anybody for trying to look and be that part.  

Source: ThaiCatWalk

Source: the Satorialist.  The lovely Japanese lady on the photo is Rei Shito.  She is a steet fashion photographer.  Visit her blog, Style from Tokyo.

Designers like Yoji Yamamoto, Kenzo, Issey Miyaki, Commes Des Garcon, and etc. are a major influence in the bigger world of international fashion. The kind of aesthetics they introduce and reintroduce to different fashion cultures around the world is a phenomenon itself.  

Issey Miyaki Spring 2011, Source: GQ.com

Kenzo Spring 2010 RTW, Source: Style.com

Commes Des Garçons Spring 2011, Source: GQ.com

So how big of an influence is Nippon Fashion?  Well, you should see how many young people wearing CDG Play shirts around BKK. Whether it is the real deal or a cheap imitation, it can’t be denied, it is fashion. Hey, I even want one myself.

To prove a point, I recently purchased this Japanese eyeglasses (prescribed) at Siam Square, which are worn by a lot of young Thais who like the Japanese style.

Geek chic, chai mai?

Project Runway Premiers!

Thai Fashion lovers, are you watching this show?  If you have not heard of Project Runway... you have 7 seasons of catching up to do. Seriously.  Project Runway is a US reality TV show of 16 designers competing to get a spot to show their line in NY's Fashion Week and ultimately winning the top prize as America's newest designer. 

Season 8 premiered it's first episode last Thursday (July 29, 2010).  Sneak a peek on the first episode.

I started following this show since season 3 and I have been hooked ever since.  Young and old up-coming designers having the chance to showcase their talents and design in national TV, is such a big opportunity.  Thailand should have this kind of reality show, or it already had, I just didn't know it.  

Watch Project Runway and the designers at the show's official site.

Special Thanks

Special thanks to this gorgeous girl from Perfect Combination@Siam Square for taking the time to fix my bag.  She also has this unique fashion style... a sexy top, that denim hot pants, and that huge bow on her hair.  She made it all work. 

Killer Shoes

Look at those shoes!  It does well with her look, with the black drapery top and brown shorts.  The hair styles reeks fashion.  I loved it.  I asked her if she worked in Siam Center and yes she does, maybe one in those fashion shops on the 3rd or 4th floor.  It does take a lot of hard work to look that fabulous everyday, especially for work.  

Floral Print Dresses

Are floral prints back again?  I've seen them a lot recently.  These two lovely ladies showed their short floral print dresses.  I like the gray bag.  She said she bought it in Paragon.

Blue Sneakers

This girl looks soo hip, with her hair, the white dress shirt, the denim short pants, and her baby blue sneakers that matches with her BB holder and her smile.  

Cute Couple

This couple was in a hurry when I asked them to stop and pose.  They gladly obliged.  The girlfriend was wearing nice shirt dress with brown belt (covered by her LV bag).  The boyfriend had a cool Napoleonic vest and with sleeveless shirt.  He actually looked from HK.  If he is reading this, where can I get those hot vest?

Cool dude

What makes his look work?  His leather topsider shoes, the cropped black jeans, and the eye glasses made him look cool.  I want his shoes though. lols

Long Skirts

Ankle length skirts are back.  I saw a lot ladies wearing them around.  She rocks the black and white top and skirt, and her red bag to give some color.  Her sandals were fantastic too.  

The background says... "In The Style".  How can you argue with that?

Girl Power

Very young girls with great sense of style.  Look at those killer shoes.