The end result is a whimsical mix of polka dots, beach flags, mermaids, circus characters, and cartoon hummingbirds in vivid, multi-coloured combinations. Multiple prints clash in single garments, as tiered sun dresses, caftans, peasant blouses and patchwork denim meet fringed shorts, cotton pyjama separates, and terry towel ponchos or hoodies. Bucket hats, beach towels, pareos and silk scarves allow for artful layering on the go.

See more of the collection at Loewe Pop-up Space in the Hall of Mirrors at Siam Paragon.

Inside out, outside in

Fashion brand Kingkan celebrates its sixth anniversary with a new range of prints hand-drawn by artist Kong Kantapol in playful looks and a new silhouette. The key pieces include a reversible shirt in classic white that can be worn on both sides.

Crystals with a fruity buzz

Like biting into a perfectly ripe piece of fruit, picked at the precise moment of peak flavour, Burt’s Bees, the earth-friendly natural skincare line from the US, introduces its “Flavour Crystals Lip Balm” captures the experience of our favourite juicy summer treats. Packed with small crystals of dried, concentrated juice, the balm is available in three luscious varieties: Fresh Squeezed Orange, Ripe Raspberry, and Tropical Pineapple, all complemented by beeswax, nourishing coconut oil and vitamin E.

Fashion for the face

Cosmetic brand Nars fetes the arrival of the Western summer by collaborating once again with long-time fashion design partner, Erdem Moralioglu. The designer brings his nostalgic romance and dreamlike narrative to beauty with the limited-edition Erdem for Nars Strange Flowers Collection, a custom designed palette of demure and daring shades for eyes, lips and cheeks along with Nars’ first lip powder palette and blotting paper. The highly coveted 13-piece capsule collection is encased in sophisticated soft-touch packaging adorned with one of three original floral prints Erdem created for the collaboration.

Here are some of the key details of the dress and accessories seen at the wedding:

Designer 

Clare Waight Keller is a British designer who last year became the first female artistic designer of Givenchy, but has also worked for fashion houses Pringle of Scotland and Chloe.

She met Markle earlier this year and the pair worked closely together on a design that Kensington Palace said “epitomises a timeless minimal elegance”.

The dress

The open bateau neckline frames Markle’s shoulders and emphasises the slender sculpted waist of the dress.

The shape is achieved using just six seams, and the dress flows towards a train at the back, cushioned by an underskirt of triple silk organza.

The sleeves are slim and three-quarter length.

It is made of a pure white double bonded silk cady — a thick fabric — which has a soft matt lustre.

The veil

Made of silk tulle with a trim of hand-embroidered flowers in silk threads and organza, the veil is five metres long and had to be held by two pageboys as Markle arrived.

It depicts the distinctive flora of each country in the Commonwealth, the 53-nation grouping for which Harry is an ambassador.

The embroidery took hundreds of hours to complete, with workers washing their hands every 30 minutes to keep the tulle and the threads pristine.

The veil also featured two flowers that are Markle’s personal favourites.

These are Wintersweet (Chimonanthus praecox), which grows in the grounds of Kensington Palace where the couple will live, and the California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica), the state flower from Markle’s home state.

Tiara 

Markle’s veil was held in place by Queen Mary’s diamond bandeau tiara, which was loaned to her by Queen Elizabeth II.

Made in 1932, it comprises 11 sections, with a detachable centre of ten diamonds that can be worn as a brooch.

Markle also wore earrings and a bracelet by Cartier.

Shoes

Markle wore Givenchy shoes in a silk duchess satin.

Flowers 

A bespoke bouquet by florist Philippa Craddock was personalised by several flowers handpicked by Prince Harry on Friday from his private garden at Kensington Palace.

Among the flowers are forget-me-nots, which were a favourite of Harry’s late mother, Diana, as well as scented sweet peas, lily of the valley, astilbe, jasmine and astrantia, and myrtle.

Bridesmaids, page boys

Waight Keller designed the six bridesmaids’ ivory silk high-waisted dresses with puff sleeves and pleated skirts, hand finished with a silk ribbon tied at the back with a bow.

Their leather shoes were monogrammed with each bridesmaids’ initials and the wedding date.

The four pages wore a miniature version of the Blues and Royals frockcoats worn by Prince Harry and his brother and best man Prince William.

A subtle deep shade of blue captured the hourglass shape of Poem’s newest collection, which was revealed recently by the label’s creative director, Chavanon Caisiri in a lavish affair hosted by Amorn Prestige ltd, the official agent of BMW in Thailand

Chavanon says the collection is more elegant and minimal than the brand’s usual offerings, telling the press that he added more modernity to the creations.

“We are particularly proud of the dress which closed out the show, which emphasises structure and our perspective in collaborating with BMW, he said.

The recent event also introduced Amorn Prestige’s first complete BMW after-sales service outlet on Soi Ratchada 42. Spread over 1,171 square metres, the outlet offers complete service from professional team and authentic replacement parts guaranteed by BMW.

The fashion show, also titled “Deeper Shade of Blue”, featured 10 looks, eight of them for women and two for men, with the designs based on BMW’s trademark blue.

The dresses boasted an hourglass shape and the brand’s signature corset technique and came in a geometric print that enhanced a lady’s curves. Polyester was the fabric of choice, with a hint of luxury coming from velvet. The men suits were superbly designed and made with a special technique to look sophisticated for eveningwear. The jackets were a one-button tux with collars and pockets trimmed with glossy satin fabric and worn with an elegant shirt and bow tie.

MAJESTICALLY designed and decorated, the special jewellery exhibition titled “Diamond in the Wonderland Secret Garden” by Beauty Gems opened last week at Central Chidlom and has drawing shoppers to its fairy-tale world ever since.

A leading manufacturer of jewellery in Thailand for more than five decades, Beauty Gems is showcasing the skills and creativity of Thai jewellery craftsmen through a variety of valuable pieces, among them the invaluable Cosmos Egg. This 29-year-old gold masterpiece boasts an intricate design of golden flowers on the inside adorned with 12 prime jewels, namely topaz, sapphire, ruby, purple sapphire, amethyst, green tourmaline, Swiss blue topaz, rose quartz, garnet and crystal to complement the 12 zodiac signs. The piece is one of Beauty Gems’ most valuable treasures and is being publicly showcased for the first time.

“Beauty Gems is a Thai brand with Thai craftsmen that have been making and designing jewellery for 54 years. It has continued to grow both domestically and internationally and is today the kingdom’s leading exporter of jewellery, proudly showing the world the potential of Thailand’s jewellery industry,” says Suriyon Sriorathaikul, the firm’s managing director.

“In addition to the Cosmos Egg, we are introducing a special collection of 13 jewelled pieces inspired by fairy tale themes. Among these is ‘The Frozen’, a stunning diamond crown with a delicate wavering design that represents eternal love. ‘Diamond in Wonderland’ is a sapphire set with an intricate cut that depicts a girl on a journey through wonderland while ‘The Secret Garden’ is another sapphire set inspired by mystery.”

Other items on show include “The Luscious” reflecting the grace of a beautiful woman through brilliant diamonds atop an intricate crown, “Evelyn” a set of turquoise and diamond jewellery signifying friendship and goodwill, and “Elizabeth” a fabulous red ruby piece inspired by the Queen of Hearts in “Alice in Wonderland”.

“The Princess” boasts a pearl and diamond crown, “The Abundance” is a diamond-and- sapphire set portraying the happily-ever-after ending of the fairy tale and “The Elenora” is a diamond and golden pearl necklace reflecting the sun’s power to create life on earth. The “Melissa” necklace features topaz and diamonds inspired by love that’s as sweet as honey, “The Floral” depicts the abundance of nature through emeralds, “The Fairy” is another diamond crown fit for an angel while “The Forever” dazzles with emeralds of a timeless beauty.

A-Glitter

•   “Diamond in the Wonderland Secret Garden” runs at Central Chidlom through May 27.
•  Admission is free and special promotions are being offered on selected classic collections.

Passing on valuables like jewellery, a watch or a locket containing a photo of loved ones down through the generations is common practice is almost all families.

Now local brand Gemories founded by Passorn Passornsiri is adding a new take to the custom by transforming meaningful and precious organic objects into gemstones.

The process, she explains, combines a scientific procedure with virtual reality technology. This can produce gemstones rapidly while retaining the identity of the person – or even a beloved pet –through the colour, format, and size of the gem.

“We see jewellery as the accessory that’s placed most closely to a person. That gave us the idea of making the accessories we wear more precious,” Passorn explains.

“We did a lot of research into the subject and came up with the notion of turning memories, often organic matter, into a concrete object, because memories are most precious thing we have. From there, we looked into the technology that can create memories in the format of jewellery. And we found a technology that has been accepted globally –a gemstone with a specific background story.

The records of memory are transmitted in the form of a fine gemstone and marble glass generated from the fusion of mass and glass fibre at high temperature. This brings limpidity and a sparkling effect to the item in question and gives it a pure and beautiful colour. Organic matter that can be transformed into a gemstone include relics, hair, umbilical cord and the milk tooth of a child. Even clothing, flowers and precious belongings can be stored as a gemstone.

The precious stone can be made in three sizes –3, 5, and 9 carat and in four shapes –Round Cut, Princess Cut, Heart Cut, and Oval Cut. Eight basic colours are available, namely Aquamarine, Blue Aster, Dark Sapphire, Peridot green, Rose, Champagne Topaz (light brown), Smoky Quartz (dark brown), Pure Black, and premium Ruby red. Gemories will also assemble the stone in a jewelled piece, say a ring, necklace or pendant for daily wear.

Celebrity Chutima Limjaroenrat has used the service and is pleased with the result. “I took hair from my mother, myself, and my daughter to make a locket. To me, this is a symbol of the beauty and purity of a mother’s love and I will be passing it on to my daughter.”

Animal-mad actress, Chollada Mekratri opted to have a snippet of her dog’s fur incorporated into a necklace and earrings. “Pungpond was the first dog I ever had in my life and he stayed with us for 19 years. When he fell ill, I had his fur made into jewellery to remember him forever.”

Socialite MR Mannarumas Yugala Svasti-xuto, also availed herself of the service. “My jewellery piece is a heart-shaped pendant made of dried flowers from my wedding that were bestowed by Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali. I chose flowers because the piece will always remind me of my wedding day, which was the important d ay of my life.

Find out more at http://www.GemoriesThailand.com.

Fashionistas in Bangkok have long been able to buy the iconic designs of Karl Lagerfeld but now, for the very first time, they can enjoyed a touch of the Lagerfeld luxury in a Thai-owned fashion brand.

Karl Lagerfeld for Jaspal, which will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most exclusive collections of the year, debuted last week at a fashion event celebrating the 46th anniversary of Jaspal.

French music and Parisian chic were very much in evidence at the event hosted by Siam Paragon with replicas of famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the boulevard cafe sharing pride of place with Thailand’s very own tuk-tuk.

Viseth Singhsachathet, assistant managing director at Jaspal and the grandson of the founder, says the brand has been working with Lagerfeld and his fashion house for 18 months. The collaboration, he adds, is a reflection of Jaspal’s core policy to keep developing and improving its quality products and underline its position as an internationally recognised Thai brand.

“This collaboration is a new milestone for us. We wanted to work with a truly iconic designer and who better than Karl Lagerfeld?” Viseth says.

“We were lucky to get in touch with him and delighted his own brand was interested to hold discussions with us. The Karl Lagerfeld brand has never collaborated with any fashion label in South East Asia before. We went to meet them and showed them who we are. We have been in business for a long time and they could see our potential. Working with their team was a wonderful professional experience. They knew exactly what they wanted and what they were looking for. I also would like to give credit to my team, who were so professional on the ground. They were really hands on, everything has to be approved and the communication two way all the time. It’s been really a fun project.”

Also present at the launch was Caroline Lebar, head of communications for Karl Lagerfeld who has been with the designer for more than 30 years.

“Working with Jaspal is amazing and we are pleased to have the opportunity of working with a Thai brand, which is a first for us. The main inspiration for the collection is Thailand and also our Choupette. Choupette is more than friendship, she is a true love. She is Karl’s cat. She is now six years old and our mascot so I hope she will become Jaspal’s mascot too. We know that Thais also love cats,” Lebar says.

Asked how Lagerfeld feels about the collection, Lebar is blunt. “If he wasn’t happy, it wouldn’t exist. Karl controls everything. He is also super happy about the short movie we have made. All our team was happy to work with Jaspal. It was an easy and friendly collaboration,” she says.

As the world’s centre of fashion, the French capital is evident in the collection though the Parisian style is given a Thai twist. Tailoring is key to the outfits, which boast ruffles, black and white tones and plenty of pops of red.

The exclusive collection is presented on the concept Paris Day-to-Night and features clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, hats, luggage tags, keychains and phone cases.

All items can be mixed and matched for day and for night. The Paris by Day component features casualwear including T-shirts paired with leather biker jackets or denim and tops printed with the face of the designer or Choupette the cat. Stripes are at the forefront and the overlook look perfectly represents the effortless chic of Parisian women.

Paris by Night focuses on dresses both short and long in Lagerfeld’s signature black and white with fun patches and feminine ruffles along with studded collars directly inspired by the designer’s own style.

The accessories serve to bring out the clothes, for example through a short dress and leather biker jacket match paired with a crossbody bag and embroidered sneakers for the complete look during the day. A party look for evening is achieved by switching from the crossbody bag to the glitter box clutch.

“We told the designer and his team that we would like something really special for Thai customers that was exclusive and obviously Karl Lagerfeld. They came up with the biker jacket, t-shirts and a range of Choupette designs,” says Viseth.

“The tuk tuk is a symbol of Thailand and we wanted to pay tribute to him through the collection. We would never see Karl Lagerfeld in a tuk tuk, why don’t we put them both in this iconic vehicle around the streets of Paris. And they loved it!”

 The Karl Lagerfeld for Jaspal collection is available at all branches of Jaspal as well as online at Jaspal.com.

 Follow up on happenings and news at Facebook: @JASPALOfficial or Instagram: @jaspalofficial.

Ready to put every woman into some gorgeous and comfy lingerie and sleepwear, Oysho from Spain is among the latest overseas fashion brands to arrive in Bangkok.

It’s affiliated with Spanish retailer Inditex, which also claims such famous apparel brands as Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, Bershka, Stradivarius, Zara Home and Uterque. Inditex has more than 7,000 stores on every continent.

The first Oysho store in Thailand opened recently at CentralWorld, a 300-square-metre playground of satin and lace complete with a 55-metre-tall facade and gleaming marble floors.

The shop is predominantly neutral in tone and minimalist in architectural style, punctuated by a multitude of installations in geometric shapes to create an original and harmonious space.

Like its sister stores around the world, the Bangkok outlet sells collections for every season.

There are six “Feminine Elegance” product lines – sleepwear, gym wear, lingerie and beachwear – as well as accessories and footwear. Everything’s comfortable and features top-notch sewing.

The ladies lingerie collection includes “The Basics” for everyday use and plain but stylish underwear for special occasions.

For the gym, the apparel capitalises on feminine strength. It comes in black, grey and green this season and is ideal for any type of workout, from jogging and yoga to swimming and fitness classes.

The lightweight fabrics of the sleepwear line are made with natural fibres for maximum comfort, the items in soft pastels, some with patterns. The sexy beachwear looks like it belongs on those alluring Spanish girls – casual but stylish bikinis, dresses, T-shirts, shorts, jumpsuits and other chic items fit for the perfect seaside holiday.

Complete the look with accessories and shoes. There’s everything from socks and necklaces to headbands and travel bags, and plenty of different styles to mix and match for a distinctive look on any occasion.

There’s also the “Join Life” collection made in Italy, which reflects the brand’s commitment to respecting the planet by using better processes and sustainable raw materials and recycled polyester. One garment, the Jersey Lamellina, is made with 100-per-cent recycled polyamide.

Beauty guru Phaptawan Kongsomsawang was at the store opening to declare her admiration for Oysho, which she first encountered as a student in Paris.

“The diversity and variety in the product design – the swimsuits, pyjamas and lovely underwear, the socks and sleepers, are easy to mix and match – and they’re really soft,” she said.

“The bras hold their shape after several washes, which is just great. Any woman who comes to Oysho will take home several items, I’m sure.”

Singer-songwriter Madonna reportedly wore a crown and a rosary necklace made by Indonesian designer Rinaldy Yunardi to the opening of the 2018 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala (Met Gala) in New York on May 7.

The crown gold features small crosses, which matches this year’s theme, “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination”.

Meanwhile, Madonna’s black, long-sleeved dress was designed by French designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

Rinaldy posted on his official Instagram account that his hopes and dreams came true as his work has been worn by Madonna, a legendary diva that he admires and loves, in the prestigious Met Gala event.

“I’m also happy to see my work being worn together with a dress designed by my favorite designer, Jean Paul Gaultier,” he added.

Rinaldy is no stranger to the Met Gala. Last year, singer Cassie Ventura was seen at the annual fundraising gala wearing spiky diamond earrings designed by him.

WITH working out today more of a routine part of life than just a trend, urbanites are looking for active-wear that is not only good for the gym but also looks fashionable enough to be worn on the street.

New York high-end fashion brand, DKNY is taking note of market demand and recently launched a sportswear collection that fuses high-performance athletic outfits with stylish ready-to-wear kit for movers and doers.

The launch event took place at Metropolis Bangkok, where guests were invited to experience the new spring and summer 2018 collection and have a go at a circuit-training workout featuring Pilates, cycling, indoor surfing and even bungee jumping.

Actress Cris Horwang presented the sportswear collection, pointing out the serious style points and comfort that are suited to every kind of stretch-out. Inspired by and remaining true to its trademark laid-back streetwear aesthetic, the DKNY sport collection is versatile and dynamic and offers a range of modern essentials for everyday life. The key performance wear includes a tech bra and leggings that make a high-impact statement especially when combined with the brand’s iconic bomber jacket.

Striking details include graphic logos and progressive materials wrapped in sleek silhouettes from oversized swing bombers to hold-you-in high waist leggings. Mesh accents, iridescent logos and matrix prints reinforce DKNY’s signature core palette of black, white, accented with pops of cosmic sky and spectrum blue.

Against a backdrop of a sea-view pool and the stunning beaches on Ibiza, a playfully adventurous Hadid creates a dialogue with contemporary women, asking, “My Vogue, what’s yours?” Seven new styles frame the many moods of beauty, with retro-chic sun shapes flashing superfine golden-metal profiles and glowing heritage tones with sparkling Swarovski crystals.

Coach taps Keith Haring

Bringing new life to the familiar artwork of’80s American pop culture, Coach – the high-end fashion house – recently unveiled its collaboration with artist Keith Haring, who started out spray-painting walls in New York. Coach brings Haring’s bold squiggles to its classic bags, accessories and apparel, capturing all the glitz and grit of the Big Apple. There’s glitter and sequins paired with moody metallic leather, Hawaiian prints, biker details and nostalgic silhouettes.

Cal’s got stunning jewellery

Soft leathers are intertwined and highlighted by polished stainless steel to create an athletic bracelet that is both sleek and masculine on Calvin Klein’s new Bewilder bracelet. Meanwhile the Blast style is luminous with a combination of stainless steel, black PVD and pink-gold PVD. The sparkling Brilliant necklace is smooth and glistening, its shapes accented by Swarovski crystals add a glamorous touch for an easy day-to-night look. The Double collection presents the overlapping design of this new offering displays perfect balance between colour and polished surfaces for a simple yet powerful look.

Get packing

With timeless design, German engineering and superior craftsmanship, Rimowa’s Topas Titanium Cabin Multiwheel suitcase is the perfect companion for couples embarking on a new life journey. Originally developed for tropical travel, these cases with their robust shell of aluminium magnesium are today still among the lightest and most stable luggage ranges in their class. The silenced Multiwheel system has its smooth-rolling wheels, enables optimum manoeuvrability. The height-adjustable Flex-Divider system on the interior can also be set to accommodate the exact volume of the luggage and keeps everything in order.