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Bangkok street style! Siam Discovery youth shopping mall. Sretsis, Wonder Anatomie, Thai fashion.

bangkok street fashion, clothing

One of my goals, in coming to Bangkok, was to seek out the local, experimental fashion that’s been receiving worldwide buzz. To get the scoop, Seby and I hit Siam Discovery and its sister malls, where brands like FlyNow, Wonder Anatomie, and Sretsis are based.

siam discovery bangkok mall

Most of you are familiar with Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Seoul style. But what’s the streetwear scene like in Bangkok? Colorful, vintage-inspired and experimental.

Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery

My number one shopping destination in Bangkok: Siam Square. (989 Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok.) You can easily spend a day (and a lot of baht) in this entertainment district, which consists of several branches…

Siam Paragon houses international luxury brands, like Chanel and Cartier. Seby and I didn’t even step foot in there, since that’s not where our interests lie.
Siam Center has multiple floors of both local and international clothing brands.
Siam Discovery is part of this complex, and my favorite of them all. It’s brimming with concept labels and avant-garde couture.
MBK Center caters more to BKK residents, with both knock-offs and authentic goods.

siam center mall, bangkok shopping

With so much to see in one space, no wonder Siam Square is a favorite hangout for young Bangkok locals.

izzue clothing shop, thailand

Izzue, a Hong Kong favorite of ours, has a boutique in Siam Center.

pink jacket, hong kong coats

The designs are plush and poppy as ever. This pink jacket can double as a travel neck pillow!

b+ab collection asia

Izzue makes winter-wear fun, although you wouldn’t need hats and jackets for the warm weather in Southeast Asia…

angelababy poster, modeling

Angelababy looks out from her B+ab poster. You can feel Hong Kong and Japanese influences here, but as you’ll see below, Bangkok fashion takes a mind of its own.

thai boutique, fashion shop

The Discovery section encourages boutiques to get creative with their store displays. I ran into a robot-monster…

bangkok makeup, nail polish

… and got into a sticky situation at Models Own, a cosmetics and nail polish bar.

pedz, siam discovery

Inside this nest-like wood hut, Pedz sells whimsical clothing and paintings. The execution fits their motto: “Contemporary Chic with Art, Smart and Fun.”

handmade thai dresses, fabrics

I particularly liked their handmade dresses, with vintage owl prints and traditional Asian layers.

da+pp clothing

DA+PP is a funky collection, full of street attitude.

bangkok shopping mall, cool stores

There’s a wide variety of styles found at Siam Discovery, but most have a light, unfussy, fresh feel.

painkiller atelier, fashion label

Painkiller is a good example: sleek street wear, mainly in black and white.

lion mask, cat posters

The penguin and cat prints are fun, but the styling is more vintage-hipster and less “kawaii” (compare, for example, to the designs in Harajuku’s Laforet).

workshop store bangkok, siam

Among my favorites stores is Workshop, which brings together a number of labels. Lots of colorful dresses, accessories and bowler hats for great prices. I bought a blue leopard print dress here, which I’ll show you soon.

sretsis, twee clothing, thai sisters label

Fashion bloggers adore the girly twee designs of Sretsis, a line by two Thai sisters. They were having a pop-up event during our visit, and the line up was immense.

gold skull mohawk jewelry

Gothic types might like the skull and studs jewelry….

Wonder Anatomie, bangkok fashion week designer

… and this brand, Wonder Anatomie. These laser-cut avantgarde designs are inspired by the human anatomy. Even the store design reflected this theme.

skulls, avantgarde thai clothes

The forms and textures mimic spines, bones, rib cages — magnificently interwoven into colorful prints.

wonder anatomie boutique bangkok

Mr Chalermkiat’s works transcend any subculture definition, and the look is unmistakably his own. I’d love to wear the skull top in a photoshoot.

FLYNOW thailand fashion

If your mind hasn’t been blown already, it will be when you enter FlyNow. For years, this Thailand designer is one of the best-regarded in the country. Perhaps Halloween inspired the creepy-rainbow decoration?

fly now bangkok, siam discovery mall

Don’t let the disembodied baby-heads distract you from the patterned, street style clothing.

bangkok thailand bathing suits

On the more subdued end of the spectrum, Siam Discovery also sells classic, retro-inspired fashion such as these swimsuits.

marge simpson store, antiques

This store had a selection of refurbished antiques. Someone got a bit naughty with Marge Simpson…

wolfkind thailand

Top hats were aplenty in Wolfkind, which felt like a gentleman’s parlor.

street fashion, men's clothing thailand

More hats in this high-end streetwear store for men.

shopping fashion blogger

Tired from our long walk, Seby and I stopped for cappuccinos.

Mr Jones' Orphanage, Siam Center cafe

Thai schoolgirls, in long blue skirts, prefer to eat at Mr Jones’ Orphanage. It’s a combination of a dessert cafe and a teddy bear factory!

purikura bangkok photobooth

I only showed you the pop culture stores, but remember, Siam Square has something for everyone: electronics, home goods, even purikura.

bangkok airport statue, devas churning sea

There’s much more shopping on the way… Next, follow Seby and me, as we visit Chatuchak Weekend Market and a Lolita boutique at Platinum Mall.

experimental thai couture, fly now

How do you like the experimental clothing in Bangkok? Were you surprised by this local fashion scene?

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42 Comments

  1. Felix
    Posted November 7, 2013 at 8:42 pm | Permalink

    Hey gal! I love this!

  2. Ali
    Posted November 7, 2013 at 8:43 pm | Permalink

    Love!!!

  3. Thai Fan
    Posted November 7, 2013 at 8:43 pm | Permalink

    Super cute!!!

  4. Ana
    Posted November 7, 2013 at 10:08 pm | Permalink

    Huh. This looks really interesting.

  5. Miss B
    Posted November 7, 2013 at 10:08 pm | Permalink

    XD

  6. helen
    Posted November 8, 2013 at 12:41 am | Permalink

    so much fun

  7. Kari-Ann
    Posted November 8, 2013 at 3:27 am | Permalink

    Cute sunglasses on you

  8. rara
    Posted November 8, 2013 at 5:35 am | Permalink

    ( ^ω^ )

  9. Io
    Posted November 8, 2013 at 9:20 am | Permalink

    aw you two have fun
    I want to hang out sigh

  10. Bekah
    Posted November 8, 2013 at 9:07 pm | Permalink

    Oooh, more Asian street fashion! Doesn’t look any crazier than J-fashion, though

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 9, 2013 at 1:05 am | Permalink

      I’ll be back in Tokyo this December for a TV show, so I’m excited to see the latest Japanese designs! Will take tons of photos :3

  11. Evelyn
    Posted November 8, 2013 at 9:07 pm | Permalink

    Fascinating, Carmina!!! You always find therse incredible places :)

    • lacarmina
      Posted November 9, 2013 at 1:06 am | Permalink

      (^__^) happy! I love bringing these places to you.

  12. Gia
    Posted November 8, 2013 at 9:25 pm | Permalink

    Cooooooooollllll

  13. Lao
    Posted November 8, 2013 at 11:37 pm | Permalink

    Fabulous. The skull clothes are awesome.

  14. Marie
    Posted November 9, 2013 at 1:04 am | Permalink

    wooow looking soo cool. Thank you for sharing it with us La Carmina

  15. Reina
    Posted November 9, 2013 at 11:03 pm | Permalink

    lovely and you are so beautiful.. love your hair

  16. Elissa
    Posted November 9, 2013 at 11:03 pm | Permalink

    I really like the crazy fashion market in Bangkok! Those laser-cut designs are amazing!!! I want to go back and shop where this is!

  17. Mala
    Posted November 9, 2013 at 11:07 pm | Permalink

    =^.^=

  18. Jil
    Posted November 10, 2013 at 3:41 am | Permalink

    The skulls are my favorite.

  19. Rachel
    Posted November 10, 2013 at 3:42 am | Permalink

    thanks for sharing! /eats it up.

  20. Reina
    Posted November 10, 2013 at 3:42 am | Permalink

    so cute <3

  21. Leanne
    Posted November 10, 2013 at 3:42 am | Permalink

    I noticed a lot more ribcages in Tokyo fashion this time round, although there were still a lot of skulls :)

  22. harry
    Posted November 11, 2013 at 12:45 am | Permalink

    (゜◇゜) love

  23. Lisa
    Posted November 11, 2013 at 12:45 am | Permalink

    Thank you!! I love all the crazy awesome fashion you discover wherever you go, it’s helped me on my travels. Can’t wait for your next stop on your journey

  24. Jennifer
    Posted November 11, 2013 at 8:45 am | Permalink

    As usual AWESOME….. Thai fashion is always interesting. Cute Sunglasses……

    Buy Heart Shaped Sunglasses

  25. Jugar Jugar
    Posted November 16, 2013 at 9:46 am | Permalink

    The chain looks great here. I really like this place. Clothing seems very rich and diverse. I like the way you normally dress as simple as that. Looks very pretty

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