Clothing shopping in Thailand
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Chandra
Ethno-chic has come a long way since those embroidered hem sacks of yore. Chandra scours Asia, but mainly Bali, for wispy dresses that show off newly acquired suntans.
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Maw Hawm Anian
A good place to buy môr hôrm in town, about 60m from the southeastern gate (Pratu Chai) into the old city.
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Phuket Mermaids
If mermaids had a choice, they’d surely cast off their fish tails for these chic, sequined bikinis, made of high-quality lycra. One of 10 boutiques, this Thai-based company was founded by a Spanish businesswoman who wanted to solve the kingdom’s shortage of undies and swimwear in foreigner sizes.
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Lea Silk
Dutch-born textile artist Lea Laarakker Dingjan employs village women in the famed silk-weaving province of Surin to produce the jewel-toned fabric that she uses as a canvas for her striking modern designs. A percentage of the profits from her store is re-invested into the weaving communities.
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Siddharta
A French import company brings its globetrotting treasures from Bali and Nepal to the shores of Samui. The racks are filled with cool geometric beach cover-ups and flower appliqué skirts – fashionable replacements, if you grow tired of the contents of your suitcase.
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Coffee Junction Store
If you’ve exhausted your souvenir tolerance with far too many factory-made chotchke, go local at this small shop tucked nicely into the far end of this main street café. Pick up a few coconut-based body products made by Samui’s very own Simply Samui company.
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Greyhound
Greyhound makes sleek streetwear - basics with an edge - for urbanites. Like many fashion houses, it has expanded to become a lifestyle brand that includes minimalist cafés and spin-off brands (Playhound and Grey). Also in Siam Center and Siam Paragon.
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Tuk’s Paradise
Got a suitcase full of clothes that make you sweat in this climate? Go for the gauzy fabrics of Tuk’s batik wear. Pick up a few matching outfits from the 2nd floor children’s gallery and you’ll have pieced together the family cult uniform.
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Vanities
Two Bangkokian fashionistas have opened this dress boutique for the vacationing urbanite. Selections hail from Bangkok, Hong Kong and India, and are a welcome relief from the faux-hippie dress peddlers elsewhere on the beach.
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It's Happened To Be A Closet
Garbled grammar aside, this domestic brand has gained a glowing reputation for its bright colours and bold patterns. The ever-expanding Closet empire now even features a bakery shop at the basement level of Siam Paragon.
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Monkey Island
This glass-enclosed shop carries hip T-shirts emblazoned with Samui-inspired designs, like coconuts, tropical flowers and the island’s name. But the designs are worldly enough to pass in nontouristy circles.
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Dakota
The American West has fascinated Thai hippies since the Vietnam War era and has spawned a cottage industry of leatherworkers like Dakota which makes tasselled bags, jackets and other cowboy accoutrements.
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Tango
This homegrown brand specialises in funky leather goods, but you may not even recognise the medium under the layers of bright embroidery and chunky jewels. Also available at Siam Center.
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Chabaa
If Putumayo put out clothes instead of music, you'd have Chabaa, which specialises in global ethno-chic. You'll find brightly coloured embroidered tops and skirts plus big-statement jewellery.
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House on Samui
For wash-and-wear gals and guys, these natural cotton clothes come from Thailand’s textile capital of Chiang Mai and will put the flower child back into your wardrobe.
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Flynow
A long-standing leader in Bangkok’s home-grown fashion scene, Flynow creates feminine couture that has appeared in several international shows. Also available at Siam Center and Central World Plaza.
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Motif & Maris
To target your shopping, try Motif & Maris, which sells dolls and various other low-tech toys made by charities aiding women.
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Starfish Boutique
More trendsetting than trendy, the boutique arm of this restaurant-café dares to be flamboyant with fashion bearing a Bangkok pedigree.
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Marco Tailors
Dealing solely in men’s suits, this long-standing and reliable tailor has a wide selection of banker-sensibility wools and cottons. If you’re considering getting suited, be sure to set aside at least a week for the various fittings.
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City Silk
City Silk specialises in silk tailoring for women. English is spoken here, and the service is friendly and professional.
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Forchong
Recommended by both locals and expat residents, this long-standing tailor does quality work.
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Little Me
For major brand clothes at discount prices, try Little Me.
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Night Bazaar Korat
While it's got nothing on Chiang Mai's version, this night market, selling mostly clothes, attracts a youthful crowd and is fun to stroll through.
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Manhattan Custom Tailor
One of an abundance of tailors located around the lower Sukhumvit area, Manhattan gets good reviews.
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Siam Emporium
A reliable and low-key tailor.
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