Thai fashion has received global recognition in recent years, but for many, Thai designers are still a secret to be discovered.
Thai people are inherently stylish and have a voracious appetite for the latest trends. They have a playful approach to fashion, and enjoy experimenting with their looks and pushing boundaries, but in a modest and unassuming way.
Although clever stylists keep an eye on the Bangkok fashion scene, Thai brands cannot always be found at home. But, for the non-celeb traveler, investing in an amazing dress or pair of shoes when shopping in Bangkok won’t leave you destitute. And for the keen shopper, Bangkok is a treasure trove of shops selling Thai designs – if you know where to look.
These are the 6 best places to shop where you’ll find Thai fashion designers, so you can return home with a new and unique style.
Siam Center
This creative mall plays host to many young, local designers. It’s where you’ll find the new generation of creative fashionistas offering ambitious and exciting new designs, making use of print, color, and innovative fabrics.
Here, you’ll find pieces you won’t find at home, which is something that’s increasingly rare in a globalized shopping scene.
Siam Square
Just across the street from Siam Center is Siam Square.
Siam Square is the epicenter of cool in Bangkok. It’s where the young and cool come to hang out, and it’s also where new trends emerge and old trends are reinvented.
Central Chidlom
Central Chidlom is where you’ll find more of the upmarket Thai fashion brands. You’ll certainly find international brands here, but there’s an area specifically for Thai designers.
If you want a nice dress or something special, it’s worth exploring the racks here.
Chatuchak Market
This sprawling weekend market has everything from antiques to homewares to food stalls. But it’s also home to a selection of budding new designers who are just setting up their own small shops.
You can expect to find clothes, shoes, bags and accessories from inventive, young designers in a great variety of styles, and at great prices.
ICONSIAM
Perhaps the best shopping mall in Thailand, ICONSIAM is a monstrous mall with more to offer than just shopping. After exploring Sook Siam and its Indoor Floating Market, and before watching the orchestral fountain show by the river, make a stop at the center of the mall and visit ICONCRAFT on the 5th floor is exclusive to Thai fashion designers.
You’re virtually guaranteed to take something amazing home from here.
Emporium
Most of Bangkok’s first luxury shopping mall contains mainly international megabrands like Gucci, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton.
But check out the 1st floor and look for the Thai Designers sign for a selection of pieces carefully hand-picked from homegrown designers.
Are you ready to refresh your style during your next visit to Bangkok? Are you adding any of these locations to your itinerary?
