And over time, failing to protect our skin from UV rays is bad news for the complexion.

Most people already know that UVA rays cause wrinkles and hyperpigmentation in the form of freckles and melasma, while UVB rays cause sunburn.

It’s important therefore to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Other than staying out of the sun, sunscreen keeps the skin safe from damaging sunlight.

Here are few tips for keeping your skin healthy all summer and beyond.

Firstly, choose a sunscreen with the words “broad–spectrum” on the label which indicates that it will be effective against both UVA and UVB rays. Or choose a sunscreen with a sun protector factor (SPF) of 15 to higher than 30, which is a measure of sunscreen’s ability to block UVB. It should also have a “protection grade” (PA), which is a Japanese measurement of sun protection against UVA, from PA+ to PA+++. Always remember you need a different SPF and a different PA for different activities.

If you plan to stay indoors, I recommend using an SPF of 15 while for all extended outdoor activities, you should go for an SPF of 30 or higher.

Secondly, wear sunscreen the right way. Most people don’t use nearly enough sunscreen, which means they are not adequately protected from UV rays. The “fingertip unit” is the recommended amount of sunscreen to cover your face and neck.

And the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) suggests applying sunscreen to dry skin 15 minutes before going outside, because it takes approximately 15 minutes for your skin to absorb the sunscreen and protect you.

THANISORN THAMLIKITKUL MD is a member of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery and certified in dermatological laser surgery. |Send your questions for her to info@romrawin.com.

AT THE forefront of fashion for more than four decades, Jaspal has always aimed to bring outfits both chic and casual to the public at an affordable price. Now the Thai brand has broadened its ambitions by announcing its collaboration with legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld for a special collection that will be available from May 4 at its boutiques nationwide.

In the belief that fashion is alive, dynamic, limitless and indefinite, the brand was founded in 1947 by Jaspal Singh, an immigrant from India looking for a fresh start in life. He diligently and relentlessly worked his way up and established a solid foundation for his family in Thailand. He was among the first to import terry cloth from the US and focused on popular local brands before expanding to imported bedding. He later set up his own factory to manufacture products under the Santas brand and subsequently introduced the Jaspal, CPS Chaps, CC-Double-O, Lyn, Lyn Around, Footwork, Footwork Noir and Misty Mynx lines.

The ready-to-wear fashion apparel brand Jaspal, which was introduced in 1972 and produced in Thailand since 1980, is under the management of Visith Singhsachathet, a second-generation member of the family and Visith’s son Viseth. The brand has kept up with fashion trends and is quick to respond to changes in the global lifestyle. “Jaspal is a Thai brand but we are brave and determined enough to flag our core strategy from generation to generation and always operate in line with global standards,” Viseth says.

“Jaspal is the first and only Thai label to feature top international celebrities in each season’s commercial campaigns and we have worked with such big names as Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer, Gisele Bundchen, Milla Jovovich, Mischa Barton, Selma Blair, Jessica Stam, Alexa Chung and Hugo Chakrabongse Levy.

This would have been impossible if the brand were not trust-worthy and credible. Going forward, Jaspal will continue bringing in global celebrities and is working hard to push Jaspal into a global brand position by expanding to Singapore, Philippines and Hong Kong.”

Viseth has continuously entered into collaborations for Jaspal’s special collections. The brand joined up with international fashion label brand run by Thai designer by Nuj Novakhett, which is favoured by the Hollywood elite for its 2012-13 winter collection, and invited 11 artists to come up with creative works by its “F.O.R. Jaspal Limited Edition Collaboration T-shirt” project, namely Kult Teerawut, Logan, May-T, Miss Ink, Nariss, P7, Mamafaka, Rukkit, Tawan, TRK and Yuree.

In 2015, the brand teamed up with Disney Pictures for the special “Jaspal x Starwars Collaborative Project”,.

`And now, as it celebrates its 46th anniversary, Jaspal becomes the first brand in Southeast Asia to collaborate with global designer Karl Lagerfeld. The special “Karl Lagerfeld for Jaspal” collection will feature a range of classic cuts with just enough chic for all fashionistas to mix and match to perfection.

Well-known photographer Tada Varich was charged with the photo shoot of confident ladies posing to win in the brand’s signature freeform triangle bras.

“For the past 14 years, Boudoir by Disaya has received satisfying feedback from customers because apart from our focus on variety of designs, we see that the most important part of feminine beauty is the self-confidence that shines through to the outside. With the Be Boudoir campaign, we aim to update the Boudoir girls with the Boudoir inner feeling and external attitude. We also want to see every woman feeling confident and ready to reveal her real self when wearing the Boudoir Lingerie, says Disaya Sorakraikitikul.

“I am very honoured to work with Boudoir by Disaya on this anniversary campaign. At today’s casting, all the contestants shone with their feminine charms,” Tada adds.

Update the fashion trends and witness Boudoir- style feminine beauty with “Be Boudoir” campaign today at Facebook or Instagram: Boudoir By Disaya.

The special-edition line produced in collaboration with the Finnish design house Marimekko is for the ladies only and is available for a limited period at the Uniqlo stores at Siam Paragon, the EmQuartier, and CentralWorld as well as online at Uniqlo.com/th. The collection embodies a shared commitment by the two companies to enhance daily living. For Marimekko, this is via its mission of empowering people to be happy as they are, and in bringing joy to their everyday lives through bold prints and colours. LifeWear is the Uniqlo commitment to creating high quality clothing that is functional and reasonably priced, to suit everyone’s daily lifestyles.

The nine-item collection combines the timelessly bold and vibrant print designs of Marimekko with the quality and comfort of Uniqlo’s casual street style. All of the prints are designed by Maija Louekari, one of Marimekko’s world-renowned print designers, and are inspired by nature and the urban lifestyle. A new print design has been specifically chosen to celebrate the collection, which is comprised of tops, dresses, trousers, sneakers and bags. The silhouettes of the tops and dresses accentuate femininity, and the trousers are available in both plain and printed styles.

Meanwhile, Uniqlo T-shirt brand “UT” is launching “Doraemon UT” with designs featuring Doraemon, the animated character beloved throughout the world. This season Doraemon UT comprises two main designs, one incorporating artwork exhibited by artist Takashi Murakami at the “Doraemon Exhibition Tokyo 2017” along with designs from the Doraemon comic. A total of 15 items will be available, including men’s and kids’ Tshirts, as well as a Doraemon plush toy with artwork by Murakami. The series will be available at Uniqlo stores and through online store via uniqlo.com/th from the end of May.

Murakami is a contemporary artist, named in 2008 as one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People.” He is also known for corporate branding projects including Louis Vuitton, Vans, Shu Uemura, and Roppongi Hills, as well as collaborations with musicians like Kanye West and Pharrell Williams.

Doraemon as never seen before is brought to life for this special project through Murakami’s artwork, “Anna koto iina dekitara iina”, created for the Doraemon exhibition, incorporated into T-shirts and a plush toy. This colourful work featuring the main characters Doraemon and Nobita, Doraemon’s secret gadgets, and Murakami’s characteristic flowers, is now being expressed on the UT canvas.

The new service is the brainchild of a young entrepreneur Sita Chutipaworakarn, managing director, and is the first rentwearreturn service in Thailand to deal in couture outfits.

The collection covers a range of styles from street, casual, formal to evening wear.

The fashion show at the EmQuartier was attended by AListers Prairpun Tumwattana, . Leila Soontornvinate, Jareyadee Spencer, Ploy Pinsaeng, Thitikhun Yoovidhya, Nasha Jungkankul, Unawan Tangkaravakoon, Pavenelak Limpichart, PichamonPimpisa Chomanan, Parva Nakasai, Ployvarin Songpakorn, Haruethai Jayant Na Ayudhaya, ML Avita Yukol, Sinanang Oontornpan, Sopin Rongratana, Dr. Pimkhwan Bunjitpimol, Vathu Hongladaromp, Piyavipa Indradat, Nantanach Mongkolrattanachart, Yada Praserdsom, Nutchanunt Devahastin, Janenipa Sriwilairit and Kornkanok Wannakit.

Actresses and TV personalities, among them Khemanit Jamikorn, Rasri Balenciaga, Kannarun Wongkhajonkai, Matcha Mozimann, and Mashannoad Suvalmas, served as honorary models to the delight of  Pimthong Washirakom, Violette Wautier, Kherika Chotivichit, Napasasi Surawan, Navinda Bertotti, Ploifone Cherpat, Chatdao Sitthiphol, and more.

“We always believe that good styling can offer great opportunities in life. And today’s women are concerned with personality and styling far more than ever before,” Sita says. “Many girls have their own style and constantly update their wardrobes to be in trend. But despite they don’t know what to wear. Since trends come and go very quickly, some don’t feel like wearing the same dress twice. Bchurunway is the perfect solution as it addresses the needs of modern ladies. Bchurunway is like an online wardrobe full of outfits by leading fashion brands, and always up to date with the trend in each season,

Products are categorised into purpose of use, for examples, evening gowns for wedding party, party, gala dinner, dress for formal ceremony, and outfits for chic everyday look. Rentals can be for four days or eight days with delivery and collection from your doorstep. All dry cleaning is handled by the service.

Fittings are available at the showroom on Thonglor Soi 20 and come with a personal stylist service to advise clients on creating the most striking look.

Check out the service at http://www.bchurunway.com, on Facebook Fanpage: bchurunway, Instagram: bchurunway or call (064) 192 6366

An artist whose legacy has endured long after his life was tragically cut short, Haring is a name linked street culture when spray-painted on the urban surfaces of 1980s New York. Paying homage to the late artist’s works for its Spring/Summer 2018 campaign, Coach brings Haring’s bold squiggles to its range of classic bags, accessories and apparel items, available exclusively at Siwilai Multibrand store on the fifth floor of Central Embassy from now until April 17.

Coach presents Haring’s works with both simplicity and colour overload with illustrations like the blockish canine and radiant love heart motif spanning its heritage line of silhouettes including the Rogue, Mailbox and Market Tote, as well as sheer tees and bomber jackets, with shimmering sequins and primary colours making Haring’s figures pop. Elsewhere, items like an all-over floral-printed tote camouflage Haring’s works, while select apparel items like a reversible pastel pink varsity bomber present the street art doodles in both a subtle and over-the-top light.

The men’s ready-to-wear collection highlights soft suede jackets and outerwear contrasted with cheeky Hawaiian print shirts and Keith Haring graphics mixed throughout. Bags of the season include the Bleecker backpack and Metropolitan Portfolio for men and the Camera Bag and the Mailbox for women, which are the reedition of an archival Coach style first introduced in 1972.

 In a move guaranteed to please Bangkok’s fashionistas, British high street fashion brand Cos opened its first store at EmQuartier last week and confirmed that its second boutique at Siam Paragon would be ready to launch next Saturday.

The EmQuartier branch is spread over 625 square metres and reflects the designs for which Cos is known using natural materials and modern features throughout and framed by a distinctive black basalt stone facade.

COS first launched in London in 2007 and made its reputation for exploring organic shapes and natural materials while taking inspiration from the past, present and imagined future. The result is a series of understated modern classics, composed in interchangeable modular ways.

From the pattern cutting to the paper draping and 3D conceptual work, the spring and summer collections for men and women show the influences of time with reinvented modern pieces boasting a futuristic tone. The three-piece tailoring incorporates new fabrics as well as draped and voluminous pieces while classics have been revisited in surprising materials and with details that are sometimes carefully misplaced.

Designs are brought to life by cottons in a range of forms – textured, coated, crisp, crumpled – and knits of various weights are crafted from barely-there silks, chunky paper yarns and starched summer wools. Technical innovations like coated Tyvek are interspersed throughout and the composition is completed with a natural, refined colour palette that moves from purest white through organic papery and wood-inspired tones to summer browns combined with accents of ochre, leaf green, mint, navy, petrol and red clay.

Accessories include the shopper bag in ivory patent leather, an elongated clutch with a brushed metal handle and a rectangular leather handbag with functional front and back openings. Sneakers are fly knitted, proposing a new wearability and silver jewellery is fluid and organic, creating floating forms.