THESE DAYS, eyeglasses and sunglasses are not just functional but also fashion accessories so having a pair of specs or shades that look good no matter the occasion is a must. Meeting that need is nvenvy – the name comes from “envy envy” – a Thai brand founded four years ago by Lalida, whose family own the Double Goose clothing label and her husband Suklae Cho, a South Korean and scion of a family that produces licensed eyewear for leading brands.

Singer’s Hugo Chakrabongse designs for nvenvy have been a massive hit. They’re priced at Bt3,700.

With modern designs and using only high-quality materials such as ultralight titanium and delicate acetate, the glasses are made by in Daegu, South Korea by an internationally known eyewear manufacturer.

They have quite literally caught the eye of Thai and South Korean celebrities, with actresses Nana Rybena and Virithipa “Woonsen” Pakdeeprasong often spotted in shades with a distinctly Asian fit.

“The eyeglasses are very light and do not press against the cheeks or nose, which is essential when you are wearing a lot of make-up. We got to know Nana and her husband, hip-hop star Way Thaitanium, and they told us they had some excellent idea for designs. That’s how our first collaboration started and it was an instant hit,” says Lalida.

The Roundround collection by TV host Woody Milintachinda. Ideal for those who like to work out, the specs cost from Bt3,500 to Bt4,500.

nvenvy has also collaborated with Hugo Chakrabongse for a collection inspired by his love for the Beatles. The round-frame sunglasses like the ones made famous by John Lennon are designed with motorbike freaks in mind.

With celebrities Patcharapa “Aum” Chaichua, Araya “Chompoo” A Hargate, Paula Taylor and more constantly posting photos of themselves wearing their specs and shades on Instagram, nvenvy has become a rising star in the eyewear industry. Last year the brand joined Silmo Fair Paris, a world-famous optical fair and its new designs, the “Way and Harpe” collection, were among the 50 #xtraselection Le Pop’Up chosen to celebrate the fair’s 50th anniversary.

Designed by hiphop stars Way Thaitanium and Nana Rybena, the “Way and Harpe” collection wowed visitors to the Silmo Fair Paris 2017. The specs cost Bt7,300.

Well-known faces are lining up to join the collaboration crew, among them, Woonsen Virithipa, TV host, Vuthithorn “Woody” Milintachinda and Chollada “Kay” Mekratree, whose “Voice” collection aims to raise funds for her animal rights campaign.

The brand’s unisex sunglasses collection is available at its boutique in CentralWorld.

THAILAND’S SUMMER might have dissolved into the wet season but that’s not stopping it from joining Starbucks’ Western summer celebrations with the launch of a new drinkware collection inspired by marine life.

Featuring such fun elements as a sailboat, a lighthouse and a compass, the new line-up includes a ceramic Sailboat cup and saucer set with a rope-like handle and a ceramic Hello Summer mug screened with the words “Hello Summer” and accompanied by a compass-inspired spoon.

The SS Sea Scene and Sailboat double-layered tumblers are made with stainless steel making them perfect for both hot and cold beverages. The Sailboat Icon double-layered plastic tumbler meanwhile features a 3D sailboat element at the base and a stable plastic lid.

And with Starbucks phasing out single use straws, the SS White stainless steel tumbler, the Acrylic Nautical Icons double-layered plastic cold cup and the Acrylic Sailboat and Whale cold cup all come with a reusable straw.

The Polka Dot Sailboat plastic bottle has a body that can be unscrewed to add ice. Safe for both microwave and dishwasher, the ceramic Hello Summer bowl looks like a boat and comes with ceramic oars that can be used as butter spreaders.

Find out more at http://www.Starbucks.co.th.

A statement piece boasting a striking watchcase, serves as a daring canvas for this limited edition. All six models feature a newly designed signature BAPE camo pattern as well as the Ape Head logo on the hour hand and the lower strap, while the enhanced Swatch logo is evocative of the watchmaker’s debut in the 1980s.

The five city watches are numbered and limited to either 983 or 1993 pieces, paying tribute to each brand’s respective birth year. Together with the sixth model Big Bold Bape The World, this limited-edition collection shouts out to big personalities, celebrating the world, diversity and time.

The SwatchXBAPE limited edition will be available on Saturday (June 15) at Swatch Flagship store in CentralWorld, while the World model is available at Siam Paragon and Iconsiam.

LIFESTYLE CONCEPT store Another Story celebrates LGBT Pride with a range of colourful home furnishings and accessories on the theme Rainbow.

French concept store All The Must offers surfing accessories and ecofriendly items made from recycled vinyl records in bright colours that make mixing and matching fun. Sorbet Bracelet from Australia uses soft fabrics featuring uplifting messages, fun colours and adorable fruit and animal motifs to add liveliness to your wrist.

Neko Neko has crafted a series of classic customisable bags with patches available in six colours to suit every occasion. Italian home decorative brand Seletti, meanwhile, presents its Canopie vases with removable heads representing women in five different styles from their hair to their clothes.

Spanish brand Fisura adds colour to any home with a line of creative doormats made from coconut fibre from the Indian state of Kerala where every part of the coconut palm is put to good use to reduce waste.

With connectivity so important and smartphones, tablets and laptops part of all our lives, USBPower from Belgium introduces a selection of charging devices and multi-socket adapters in modern and elegant designs.

Louis Vuitton City Guides by Louis Vuitton offer an insider’s look into each destination, told by well-known authors to help you navigate famous cities in style. There are also cool postcards of each destination to collect.

Another Story is on the fourth floor of the Helix Quartier building, The EmQuartier.

N2, A sister brand of Les Nereides, explores the fascinating world of fairy tales, magic and space through an eclectic collection of quirky jewellery in vibrant colours on six themes.

The Jingle Jungle series relates the adventures of Mowgli and his friends from the “Jungle Book” by Rudyard Kipling. This year, N2 joins hands with French illustrator Roca Balboa to craft an edition of adorable earrings, necklaces, brooches and rings in several floral patterns and pastel shades.

A Space Odyssey earrings, Bt4,900

The Splash edition is all about holidays of the sort where you stretch out next to the pool and enjoy vitamin-rich cocktails and slices of sweet fruits.

The Space Odyssey edition invites you to travel to the galaxy with stylish earrings, necklaces and rings in the shapes of an astronaut and spaceship, aliens and planets.

The Kind and Happy Benjamin line invites you to Benjamin the rabbit’s

birthday party adorned with colourful balloons and cupcakes. The Once Upon A Time selection is about the romance of Rapunzel and her prince as well as the adventures of Aladdin and his magic lamp.

N2 has branches at Groove of CentralWorld, Central Chidlom, Siam Paragon and Siam Takashimaya at Iconsiam. Find out more at http://www.Clluxe.Wix.com/clluxe.

Designed around the concept of “Smart Living, Luxury and Stylish of Index Furniture”, the collection boasts a modern European look and first-class Thai craftsmanship for multiple functions.

Perfect for the living room, the Klinsey oak cabinet comes with five drawers and gold legs for give luxurious look.

Deezer wall mirror and drawer, Bt7,990 and Bt28,900

Made from American white oak, the Trazo TV cabinet has solid wood-veneer drawers and displays different colours and patterns.

The Imbra console table is fashioned out of acacia wood using techniques that create a smooth surface and refined handcrafted trim. It comes with wooden legs and velvet-lined drawers.

Klinsey cabinet shelf, Bt24,900

The bedroom becomes complete with the Makalu bed frame made of oak and inspired by Japanese-style wood connectors.

The Esla dresser cabinet with drawer front trim is made with American oak and decorated with tempered glass in brown and gold in a contemporary design.

Made with American white oak, the Trazo chest night table features basswood veneer drawer and gold-tempered mirror top, while the Deezer wall mirror is made with safety glass and framed with oak that can be hung in three different ways.

Makalu bed, Bt31,900

For the kitchen, the Budae dining table is luxurious with gold legs. It’s made with high-quality walnut veneer imported from America to provide an elegant look and durability.

Available in brown and black, the Lonsdale oak chairs come with firm padding and refined fabric to give extra comfort.

Find out more details at http://www.IndexLivingMall.com.

UT presents authentic pop culture by bringing fashion and art together, reflecting Uniqlo’s LifeWear ethos as a unique vehicle for people to express themselves. This special UT collection presents Kaws’ designs in a curated selection from the artist’s wide range of sculptures and artworks, spanning his acclaimed career and featuring his beloved Companion and BFF.

“I am happy to have this opportunity with Uniqlo to design a collection of t-shirts and totes inspired by some of my favourite sculptures that will be made accessible to a global audience,” Kaws says in the statement.

Kaws engages audiences far beyond the museums and galleries in which he regularly exhibits. His prolific body of influential work straddles the worlds of art and design to include paintings, murals, large-scale sculptures, street art, graphic and product design.

Over the last two decades he has built a successful career with work that consistently shows his formal agility as an artist. His work possesses a sophisticated humour and thoughtful interplay with consumer products and collaborations with global brands. He often draws inspiration and appropriates from pop-culture animations to form a unique artistic vocabulary for his works across various mediums.

Admired for his larger-than-life sculptures and hard-edge paintings that emphasise line and colour, Kaws’ cast of hybrid cartoon and human characters represent the strongest examples of his exploration of humanity. He has been exhibited at the High Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Yorkshire Sculpture Park in England, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and Yuz Museum in Shanghai.

His collaborations with Uniqlo for the UT lines in spring/summer 2016, 2017 and 2018 were international hits. The products are available at all stores and online through http://www.Uniqlo.com/th.

POPULAR FRENCH jewellery brand Les Nereides Paris looks ahead to the European summer vacation with a new collection of elegant costume jewellery inspired by animals and flowers.

The new jewellery comes in 11 different themes and showcases the finest of French craftsmanship. The Luxurious Canopy series depicts a group of toucans, hummingbirds and ocelots frolicking together in the rainforest while the Hanging Garden line celebrates the harvest in a tropical garden with rose quartz berries, rhinestone pomegranates, bananas and cocoa beans in spectacular garlands.

The Golden Fields edition has necklaces, rings and earrings adorned with several kinds of blooms including wildflowers, poppies, cosmos, cornflowers and buttercups. The Precious Fantasies collection, meanwhile, is illuminated by cabochons, semi-precious stones and rhinestones in rose graphic compositions.

In a subtle nod to tattoos, the romantic Eternal Love line carries the sweetest of all messages: gold for purity, red for passion and white for tenderness. The Dazzling Discretion collection presents the best of the season, with enamel flowers and birds adjoining faceted crystal highlighted by gold details.

Les Nereides Paris has branches at Groove of CentralWorld, Central Chidlom, Siam Paragon and Siam Takashimaya at Iconsiam.

Find out more at http://www.Clluxe.Wix.com/clluxe.

Inspired by the original Gel-Bondi shoes that were launched in 1998 as light, breathable triathlon footwear, Asics paved the way with bright and eye-catching colours to help the triathlete stand out with every stride. Rooted in heritage, Asics has made a bold and modern re-run of this shoe.

The new reimagined Gel-BND shoe has an aggressive midsole inspired by the classic Gel-Diablo model and Gel-Kayano 5 OG shoe design. The Gel-BND shoe has taken elements from these timeless shoes and created a modern interpretation.

The lightweight shoe features a breathable open mesh upper accompanied with bold and bright colours that acknowledge its proud heritage. The open mesh is reminiscent of the original style with the distinct tongue logo emphasising this unique design.

The legacy of the Gel-Bondi continues to shine through as the premium back counter detailing draws in the original design with distinct colour. They are priced at Bt2,700 and available at 24 Kilates, Seek, Carnival and ATMOS.

Find out more at http://www.Facebook.com/ASICSThailand/

LEADING SPANISH fashion brand Loewe brings its hot summer collection to Bangkok, offering the new Paula’s Ibiza 2019 collection at its pop-up store at EmQuartier through May 19.

The collaboration with Ibiza boutique Paula’s, its third to date, features women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories and fuses bohemian coastal dressing with Paula’s playful prints.

The brand’s creative director Jonathan Anderson has perfectly captured the flamboyant spirit of the Balearic Islands and his Bohemian charm complements an iconic archive of print designs from Paula’s.

Actor Wongravee Nateetorn presents Paula’s cotton bucket hat with the Loewe cotton strap for Bt17,500 and Whale Animal Mini bag for Bt49,600

Crafted into an effortless summer wardrobe that celebrates natural fibres and a soft rainbow of sun-bleached colour, the collection employs an array of organic textures from pure linens and woven sisal to cotton linen blends, cotton crochets, terry towelling and crinkled jerseys.

New prints and graphic elements reflect an irreverent, beachside nostalgia while cartoon wallpaper prints depict an eccentric assortment of sea snakes, grapes and flowery footprints, Balearic masks and fiery suns. Elsewhere turtledoves meet Spanish mantilla combs and flamenco fans, as

cherubs frolic amongst dusty rose wallpapers. A multitude of stripes appear on nautical tops.

Accessories include technical scuba swimwear styles and beach hats in the season’s flowery prints, whilst both blankets and beach towels echo the collection’s raw textures and techniques. The collection also introduces the new Cushion Bag and the Bum Bag, perfect companions for summer outings. Loewe Puzzle, Hammock and Gate bags, meanwhile, combine calfskin with natural fibres, and new ripcord canvas plimsolls join the classic Loewe espadrilles with all-over sequins.