Cow and Crocs

Men in short shorts are sexy. I like his small black bag. He said its made out of cow leather in crocodile pattern, sounds strange... but looks fantastic.

Style Shop: WONDER ANATOMIE

It was sheer luck that I was able to meet the designer of WONDER ANATOMIE @Siam Square. He was very nice to bring me to his boutique. Designer Chalermkiat Khatikasemlert's brand of fashion, is quite streetsy and with an attitude. For this season, his line is centered on botanical insects and to give it his own twists, the color palette of his clothes are mostly in dark shades.

Source: Wonder Anatomie Blog

WONDER ANATOMIE carries both women's and men's line. I see the his clothes being worn by confident Thais who are not afraid to go out the streets with their own fashion statement.

Source: Wonder Anatomie Blog

They also carry beautiful accessory pieces that are unique and one-in-a-kind. His leather bags, jackets, and hats are major compliment for his clothes.

There are a lot of young and talented Thai designers all over Bangkok. Each designer's brand have their own unique style, which anybody can appreciate. WONDER ANATOMIE is a unique brand that men and women alike can enjoy wearing.

One of these days, I promise to myself, to buy one of his pieces.

You have to see his clothes for yourself. Visit WONDER ANATOMIE at:

325/1 3rd Floor, Siam Center
Tel/Fax: 02-6581494
Email: Wonderanatomie@hotmail.com
http://wonderanatomie.wordpress.com

Trucker Caps

Trucker caps aren't popular here in BKK. Wearing any form of cap is not a part of the fashion landscape here, except for the stylish fedora. But this young man had his cap on, a nice plaid shirt, cuffed jeans, Hermes bangles, geeky glasses, and his cool shoes. The tats on his ankle, made the final touch. Click photo to see details.

Queen of Rock Chick

A student from Rangsit University was strolling around in the Gateway@Siam Square. I asked her to pose for me. She told me that her personal style is just to mix and match. She was wearing this netted shirt and a shirt that said "Queen of Rock Chick". You have to love her shoes. Click the photo see the details.

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Style Focus: Designer Chalermkiat Khatikasemlert

Cutie Thai designer Chalermkiat Khatikasemlert of Wonder Anatomie@Siam Center reluctantly posed for me. He said that he was wearing one of his friend's design but his necklace is his own. Looks cool, right?

You can find his designs at the 3rd floor of Siam Center. More of his fashion soon!

DOKODEMO Wall Display

If you walk around Siam Square, you see a lot of shops that sells clothes, accessories, shoes and bags; and some of the young designers, mostly unknown or undiscovered, sell their designs there. One Shop/wall display that I found interesting is DOKODEMO. They carry Japanese inspired men's RTW, shoes, and accessories.

I find their clothes fascinating. The pieces looks casual and comfortable for a weekend stroll around the city, a style which I am slowly adopting.

The designer / shopkeeper even posed and mustered his best Japanese impression. DOKODEMO, can be found in a building between soi 2 and 3.

Cuffed Jeans and Pants

Cuffed jeans and pants are everywhere. Whoever brought this style back is a genius. The Sartorialist blog featured this as his new obsession last year, and I started doing this with my pants, people were staring daggers at me. But now, its like a disease that you can't get rid off.

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?