Fancy Some Exotic Yet Aesthetic Clothes? Here’s Where to Go Shopping in Thailand
Do you love dressing up differently from the ordinary? Are you fond of wearing bold, bright, and eye-catching colours?
If the answer is yes, then get ready to ditch your usual jeans and plain tees for something more exotic.
Exotic fashion can be achieved by combining elements from different cultures and style eras. For artsy fashionistas, this unique style calls for a great deal of experimentation with colours, weird patterns, intriguing textures, or anything that is extremely interesting.
We believe that fashion is a form of self-expression, therefore, no one should enforce how you’ll present your personal sense of style. What truly matters is that you dress in a way that allows you to feel good about yourself.
Here are some fashion boutiques in Thailand where you can shop exotic yet aesthetically pleasing outfits. Check them out!
Disaya
Established in 2005, Disaya is a clothing brand in Bangkok led by creative director Disaya Sorakraikitikul. The shop is known for its romantic and feminine style. Most of its collections are colourful and printed fabrics featuring retro fashion and contemporary designs.
Its Magick Moment collection highlights a “witchcraft” aesthetic infused with botanical charms and magical elements. For unique yet interesting pieces, you may spruce up your style with the shop’s jean jacket with embroidered bows (THB8,550), polka dot mesh dress with tiny ribbons (THB18,490), and floral printed dress with mesh gloves (THB12,990), among others.
Other designer pieces that’ll be a good addition to your exotic wardrobe are from Disaya’s Vacationist collection. These are made from traditional handwoven “Ikat Silk” from the province of Khon Kaen.
Shop Disaya’s sailor dress with crop top and hat (THB3,590), printed wide jeans with ruffle top (THB2,375), backless dress with Shell Guipure chain (THB6,050), and more.
Locations: Paragon Department Store, Qurator-Emquartier, CentralWorld, Central Embassy
Senada Thailand
Senada is a Bangkok-based fashion label founded in 1991 by Chanita Preechawitayakul, a biochemist who is passionate about fashion.
As the owner and design director, Chanita believes that “fashion is a lifestyle expression.” Hence, the shop follows the philosophy of fashion based on one’s attitude, mood, and personality.
Some of the exotic yet sultry fashion items that we spotted are quilted shirt dress (THB3,875), puffed maxi bow shirt (THB7,750), box pleated skirt (THB7,150), single sleeve polka dots draped dress (THB6,265), and a lot more.
Senada is also available in London, Paris, and Shanghai.
Location: 1066 Soi Ramkamhaeng 76, Ramkamhaeng rd., Huamark, Bangkapi
Jim Thompson
Started as a Thai silk business, Jim Thompson is an iconic global lifestyle brand from Thailand that prospered and ventured into home furnishings, restaurants, arts, and of course, fashion.
The fashion collections of Jim Thompson feature exotic yet aesthetic clothes that you can wear every day.
You may shop its most recent men's collection of Hawaiian linen shirts designed with an ancient Thai pattern merged with overlapping patterns of spherical flowers. It is believed that these patterns can bring fortune and success.
Other collections are inspired from the Thai word "Karawek," which can refer to either a wonderful flower ("Dok Karawek") or a magical bird with a melodious voice ("Nok Karawek"). The shop combined these two concepts to create a “magical print” available in different colours such as red, pink, blue, and yellow.
Shop Jim Thompson men’s collection
Location: Check out Jim Thompson’s website to see the full list of its 22 stores in Thailand
KaiBoutique
Spearheaded by Somchai Kawtong (designer), KaiBoutique specialises in evening dresses and bridal dresses designed with exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail.
The shop describes its collection as not flashy but “not out of trend” and guarantees that each piece won’t look old-fashioned even if the buyer purchased it about five or 10 years ago.
The brand has been present at a variety of fashion events in the past, some of which are Elle Fashion Week 2018, Fashion Show Russia 2013, and Fashion Show Bangkok 2011.
To know about the complete products offered, you may reach out via Line (kaibotique) from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM.
Location: 187/1 Bangkok Cable Building Ratchadamri Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan
Lyn Around
Lyn Around’s exotic fashion selection is perfect for those who love quirky prints and designs for their #OOTDs.
The shop also offers bags, wallets, shoes, scarves, watches, jewellery, hats, and hair accessories that match its playful clothes designs. Lyn Around also has baby items such as shirts, pants, dresses, swimwear, and accessories.
Some fashionable pieces you can score from them are Weekend Candy flare hem dress with ruffled hemline (THB1,396), Farming Time printed long sleeve jacket (THB1,495), Bollini all-over print pants (THB1,245), and more.
Location: Check out Lyn Around’s multiple shops across Thailand
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