Avenue Gift Guide 2017

BK MAGAZINE’S GUIDE TO THE BEST NEW PRODUCTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON

AVENUE

Gift Guide 2017

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No.718 December 15, 2017

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Happy shopping!

MINIMAL MAN

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In case the cheesy tunes in the mall hadn’t reminded you, it’s the festive season. And that means you’ve got some shopping to do. To avoid that look of disappointment from the one you love, let BK Magazine’s Avenue Gift Guide point you in the direction of that perfect something special. Not only have we got gift ideas for every member of the family, but also some hot tips on the coolest new shops in town. We’ve even been in touch with our Bangkok designer buddies to see what’s on their Christmas wish lists.

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WORKOUT FREAK

Who’s in Charge?

Managing Director Andrew Hiransomboon Managing Editor Oliver Irvine Digital Director / Deputy Editor Carl Dixon Guide Editors Kasidit Srivilai, Anunya Chobnitas Subeditor Mai Nardone Digital Content Coordinator Nontaya Kumyat Digital Content Assistant Pakchira Bunphol Writers Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj, Wanvida Jiralertpaiboon Junior Writers Kankanok Wichiantanon, Neon Boonyadhammakul Art Director Vatanya Bongkotkarn Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo Deputy Art Director Peeraya Sirathanisa Graphic Designers Wirankan Saiyasombut Video Content Manager Chanon Wongsatayanont Video Designer Saranya Laowtrakul Videographer Nattapol Srisukh Junior Video Editor Pattanagorn Adirekkiat Advertising Director Wanida Akeapichai Sales Managers Tipkritta Chiraporncharas, Orajira Sukkasem Senior Sales Associates Tassanee Mahamad, Nattaya Bovornsettanon, Orakarn Laohakanjanasiri, Amarit Jinaya

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PICTURE PERFECT HOME

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Massimo Dutti

Sport sole derbies, Givenchy, B33,500

Prince of Wales blazer, H.E. Mango, B4,990

Bottega Veneta: Art of Collaboration, Tomas Maier, B4,000

Double T loafers, Tod’s, B30,900

Bi-fold wallet, PS Paul Smith, B7,430

MINIMAL MAN

Leather clutch, Massimo Dutti, B4,250

ESSENTIALS H.E. Mango. G/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. Givenchy. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Massimo Dutti. G/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. PS Paul Smith. 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Veg-tan tote, Sleeveless Garden, , B7,900

BK ASKS

Tod’s. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Onion x Clothiers Ekamai. Available at www.onionbkk.com Sleeveless Garden, 4/F, EmQuatier, Sukhumvit Rd.

THATTAWORN “VON” SUGUNNASIL ANNASIL CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF VVON SUGUNASIL

“I would recommend a few pairs of socks from Paul Smith.

There’s a time and place for plain socks. But the cool designs at Paul Smith are for days that call for a little something extra. This pair with rabbit embroidery and a purple shade is the cutest from the season.”

Paul Smith, B1,200, 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.

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Long wallet, Givenchy, B28,000

Metallic sneakers, Golden Goose Deluxe, B21,900

Military jacket, Takara Wong, B4,250

Sunglasses, Han Kjobenhavn, B5,790

Cargo pants, Takara Wong, B2,900

TREND SETTER ESSENTIALS Balenciaga. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Givenchy. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Golden Goose Deluxe. Available at Siwilai, 5/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd. Master of Casual. Available at Siwilai, 5/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd. Han Kjobenhavn. Available at www.onionbkk.com Takara Wong, Available at Gin and Milk, 3/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd.

Domingo navy marino, Master of Casual, B12,900

Leather tote, Balenciaga, B59,000

HUNT FOR HIS PERFECT GIFT AT THESE NEW-FOR-2017 MEN’S STORES

7TH BLOCK STREET

KAMAKURA SHIRT

BSTORE

Approved by rapper Tyga and now available at its own Thonglor flagship boutique, luxury multi-label streetwear store 7th Block Street sources funky stuff including Demna Gvasalia’s creations at Balenciaga. Check out the Balenciaga high-sock sneakers (B27,500), or look for the products of elevated streetwear label Off-White (our pick: the printed sweater, B19,000, and T-shirt, B13,000). You’ll also find rare pieces of Nike Vapormax like the CDG edition (B12,500) and bags from Supreme (from B12,500).

Ari’s Kamakura Shirt has become the Bangkok go-to for guys after that perfect, Pinterest-worthy collar roll on their shirts. But owner Sirapol Ridhiprasart (follow him on Instagram @master_keynes for a lesson in classic menswear) doesn’t just offer Japanese shirtmaker Kamakura’s 100-percent cotton and linen shirts (all B2,950-B3,250); he’s also turning the store into a hub of sartorial events and pop-up.

This year’s roster has included Singapore’s L.C. Via tailor, as well as Japan’s maker of pleated trousers extraordinaire, Igarashi Trouser. He even secured Huntsman Savile Row—the pedigreed London tailor making waves for its looks on Colin Firth in the Kingsman movies.

The tucked-away Silom shop-house where Bangkok Screening Room’s indie cinema lurks went through some other exciting changes in 2017. The intriguing Bstore multilabel menswear store comes from one of the co-founders of Sukhumvit Chinese-themed bar Dim Dim. The raw, minimal interior displays niche brands drawn from around the world, like Goetze from Berlin, Document from Seoul and Mfpen from Copenhagen. Grab a cool striped long-sleeve shirt from pieces from these designs like Goetze at B7,300, a perfect-for-Bangkok indigo silk jacket by Document (B15,900) or a simple Winona T-shirt (B2,200) from Idea.

Thonglor Soi 25. Open daily 11am-9:30pm. www.7thblockstreet.com

Kamakura Shirt, Ari Samphan Soi 5, 086-533-5255

Bstore, 2/F, 1/8-9, Sala Daeng Soi 1, 02-235-4711

LIVE IT. LOVE IT. PRINT IT.

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Help immortalize your Instagram photos forever with the new HP Sprocket, a smartphone-connected handheld pocket printer that takes your favorite photos and transforms them into 2x3-inch stickyback prints you can peel-and-paste anywhere.

Through the HP Sprocket app, available for iOS and Android, you can instantly turn your favorite social media photos into sharable, smudge-proof prints customized with colorful frames, text, stickers, filters and more. With Bluetooth connectivity, the portable device can connect to any of your friend’s devices at any moment, making it easy to share and print the best pictures of the day in one place.

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THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

THE NEW HP SPROCKET PRINTS POCKET-SIZED PHOTOS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

WORKING GLAMOUR

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Massimo Dutti

Kinnari earrings, Sretsis, B7,200

Black leather loafers with rings, Massimo Dutti, B4,950

Kan I logo bag, Fendi, B83,300

ESSENTIALS Fendi, M/F, Emporium, Sukhumvit Rd. Givenchy. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.

Horizon long flap wallet, Givenchy, B26,500

Delpozo. Available at Siwilai, 5/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd. Mansur Gavriel. Available at Siwilai, 5/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd. Massimo Dutti. G/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. Sretsis. 2/F, Central Embassy, Phloen Chit Rd. Saint Laurent. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.

Single stap sandals, Mansur Gavriel, B23,900 Draped-applique cotton jacket, Delpozo, B78,500

BK ASKS PIMDAO SUKHAHUTA CREATIVE DIRECTOR, SRETSIS

“My recommended gift for this year is the Saint Laurent Heart box bag, since I’m also a collector and creator of many heart designs.

I love the sentiment it stands for and the irony. I believe a heart motif will never go out of style and can go with any outfit. When I’m buying for someone very close and special, I like to give them clues as to what I’ve bought, so it’s like a treasure hunt.”

Saint Laurent, B66,550, M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.

ADVERTORIAL

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PURE ICONS

Free spirited, youthful design A playful sense of fashion To embody the ‘Live young’ state of mind evian® joins forces with Chiara Ferragni and creates a new iconic evian® Limited Edition collection.

A decade after the brand’s first fashion design collaboration with Christian Lacroix, 2017, marks a new era for the now iconic evian®Limited Edition series. The brand is bringing a refreshing new look to its latest collection thanks to Chiara Ferragni brand playful attitude.

Her Limited Edition evian® collection designs incorporate the emblematic motif that Chiara has made famous through her own eponymous CHIARA FERRAGNI label. She also adds four exclusive new evian® icons inspired by the brand’s story.

These include star-topped mountains representing the French Alps, a bottle-crossed heart, a waterinfused star and a droplet of pure evian natural mineral water. Her free-spirited, youthful design embodies the iconic evian® “Live young” state of mind and exudes her own playful sense of fashion.

“I’m very happy to join evian® family in this new adventure. I love to create something that it’s totally different from what I usually do with my brand, filling with new elements my label imaginary”, says Chiara Ferragni.

The evian® x CHIARA FERRAGNI Limited Edition bottle designs will be available in glass bottles (75cl). The bottles are currently available in select supermarkets.

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Natalie dress, Milin, B7,650

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Gucci

Nero rose gold sunglasses, Le Specs Luxe, B5,500

Ettore stone clutch, Nasha Mekraksavanich, B38,900

Leopard print belt, Topshop, B890

Jacqueline skirt, Vickteerut, B5,950

Items: Is Fashion Modern? book, MoMA Design Book, B1,490 Thai silk scarf, Cuscus, B4,500

MORE IS MORE

ESSENTIALS Cuscus. Available at www.cuscusthecuckoos.com Milin. 3/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Le Specs Luxe. M/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Eq Iq. M/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Studded loafers, Eq Iq, B5,900

MoMA Design Book. Available at www.asiabooks.com Nasha Mekraksavanich. www.nasha-accessories.com Topshop. 1/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.

SIAM SQUARE’S TOP SHOPS FOR SWEET-COLORED GIFTS

A LAND

DADDY AND THE MUSCLE ACADEMY

MATCHBOX PINKPLANTER

Seoul’s trendy multi-label store opened its first branch in Thailand at Siam Center. With 15-plus branches around the Korean capital, plus a handful in Hong Kong, the store is known for its eclectic mix of in-demand foreign street brands and rising Korean designers. Here, they look to be leaning more on Siam’s K-pop obsession, with men’s and women’s pieces from up-and-coming names like Ampersand, Kirsh and Melroy. The very good news is there’s only a slight mark-up on prices, meaning cool items like a Good Rhyme pink T-shirt will set you back only B1,190 or Under the Air ripped short jeans just B1,990.They also sell makeup and skincare products from the likes of Heimish and Land Museum

More proof that candy colors are becoming a big trend on Siam Square. The‘90s-styling and pastel color palette of Daddy and the Muscle Academy mark the first brick-andmortar store for this already-famous Instagram brand. Inside, old-school details abound such as the school lockers used as product shelves and vintage paintings. Grab the girly “Ellie” dress at B1,590, the cute “Academy” T-shirt (B590) or the painted “Juli Baker and Summer” tote (B1,500).

Multilabel streetwear store Matchbox Pinkplanter resides in an all-pink, three-story shop-house. This bigger version of Matchbox on Siam Square Soi 11 collects a wide range of affordable Thai designer pieces mostly from Instagram brands. The first floor displays dailywear from brands like Sugary, Strip&Tie, Chamnii, Ethereal and Humming Tree. Up on the second-floor, you’ll find swimwear and sportswear from the likes of Sugarless and Playoff, plus a corner devoted to cosmetics. Prices here start from B290 rising to around B4,000.

2/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Open daily 10am-10pm

Siam Square Soi 2. Open daily 12pm-9pm

Siam Square Soi 7. Open daily 12pm-9pm

ADVERTORIAL

It doesn’t matter if you live a fast-paced executive lifestyle or enjoy a slow-roll approach to the day; drinking coffee is usually an integral part of racing through the morning grind. While Bangkok is packed with artisan coffee roasters and homebrew enthusiasts, it’s hard to beat the fresh aromas and flavors of a cup brewed at home. MiVana Organic Forest Coffee produces organic coffee of exceptional quality while also contributing to sustainability and a better standard of living among Thailand’s rural farmers in the north. It’s more than a coffee producer, MiVana is also social enterprise that encourages business sectors and consumers to take part in watershed forest restoration. Its range of 100-percent Arabica fair-trade coffee beans deliver full-on, robust flavors from sustainable crops that contribute to the long-term health of local communities and the environment. All of its products are certified by the international organic standardization bodies IFOAM, EU, COR and USDA. Through the brand’s various collaborations, it has also contributed more than 1.05 billion baht back to local farming communities and helped restore over 7,800-rai of degraded forests throughout the country. All this, and making a cup of MiVana coffee is simple and easy with drip sachets and roasted beans—we promise it will be your favorite cup of the day. With MiVana coffee, you can enjoy delicious roasts knowing you’re helping society, agriculture and the environment.

This hOlidaY season, unwrap a gift you can truly feel good about with these new Mivana gift Sets:

MiVana Privilege (B2,950) Includes three packs of roasted coffee beans, six coffee drip sachets, a Bodum Travel Press (Stainless Vacuum 12oz.) and MiVana printed fabric box.

MiVana Exclusive (B850)

Includes one pack of roasted coffee beans, six coffee drip sachets, a ceramic travel mug illustrated by “Kew Tum” and MiVana printed fabric mini tote.

Readers of the BK Avenue Gift Guide receive a 5-percent discount when using the promo code “BKgift” at www.MiVana.co.th Facebook: MiVana Coffee IG: MiVana_Forest_Coffee

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From the Sustainable Crops to your Meaningful Cup

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Swift 3

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The Perfect Gift, Just for You Nitro 5 High-powered laptops for modern lifestyles To help add some festive cheer this holiday season, Acer Thailand is unveiling a barrage of products coupled with a handful of “Just for You” experiences to help foster a giving spirit during the end of the year. Designed for modern and premium lifestyles, these new gaming and thin & light notebooks break down into two categories (“for him” and “for her”) and put an emphasis on sleek designs and high functionality. While there are a range of

devices on offer, the Nitro 5 casual gaming laptop, with its aggressive design and top performance, is a winner in the men’s category, while the Swift 3 notebook, boasting a modern design and sakura pink body, is a guaranteed hit with the ladies. There is a lot more than just computers, too, like the Xplova X5 Evo, the brand’s latest smart odometer for cycling enthusiasts.

Special ! When purchasing one of these products, register it via Acer Thailand’s Facebook page to redeem one of the following rewards.

Hurry up and redeem your prize while supplies last!

B1,500 Starbucks Gift Card B1,500 Gasoline Gift Card at Esso B1,500 M Cash gift card (for Major Cineplex) B1,500 Yoga Pass at Absolute You

Register via Acer Thailand Facebook Messenger or visit www.acerthailand.com/justforyou Offer runs from Today –14 January 2017 at Acer retailers

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Daquini

Head band, Under Armour, B550

Gym sack, Adidas by Pharrell Williams, B1,390

Duffel, Nike, B2,200

Running hood jacket, Adidas by Stella McCartney, B6,990

WORKOUT FREAK ESSENTIALS Adidas, 3/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Nike, 3/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Fenix 5s watch, Garmin, B25,900

Garmin, Metro Mall, MRT Sukhumvit Under Armour, 1/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd.

Running shorts, Nike, B1,200

HEALTHY GIFT PACKAGES AT NEW-FOR-2017 GYMS

BASE SATHORN

HAUS NO. 3

THE MOVEMENT PLAYGROUND

Good news for Sathorn gym beasts who’ve had it with the classes at Virgin Active and Fitness First. Expanding from its first location on Thonglor, Base has arrived at the Sathorn Thani building, bringing its fat-busting, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) regimen with it. Treat that someone special in your life to an eight-week transformation program (B15,000) designed in conjunction with the New York celeb-endorsed barre studio Physique 57.

Otherwise, you could get them a one-month membership at B4,500.

Phra Khanong’s personal training studio comes from one of the biggest fitness personalities in Bangkok, Henrik Olofsson. The Swedish trainer won Fittest Man in Thailand three years in a row from 2014-16 at the regional Crossfit Games and is a former director of Fitcorp Asia. At his new Haus No. 3 fitness studio, you get tailor-made training programs in a gym that looks like an Ekkamai coffee shop, all whitewashed walls, soft wood accents and dangling bulbs amid the green and shady Naiipa Complex. To gift someone with an Olofsson PT session, you’ll have to buy them a B1,800 consultation first. After that, it’s B2,190-2,950 per session.

Bangna just welcomed a new gym—one that’s all about calisthenics, body movements and having fun. The Movement Playground’s giant warehouse is kitted out more like your school gymnasium than a fancy fitness center, and offers training programs for core strength, boxing, Tabata (high-intensity interval training), Parkour and ninja skills. The 60-90-minute group classes each cost B550, or you could treat someone to private training at B1,800 per session.

2/F, Sathorn Thani 2, Sathorn Rd., 021-099-578

Naiipa Art Complex, Sukhumvit Soi 46, 02-136-7030

Bangna-Trad Soi 29, 087-080-1117

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Mega-mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser, Origins, B1,650

After-shave balm, Loccitane, B1,450

MODERN GENT Firmarine bespoke cleansing set, Erno Laszlo, B1,050

Indochine soothing bodywash, Panpuri, B545

Detoxifying clay mask, Thann, B1,200

ESSENTIALS

Oil-free moisturizer, Mario Badescu, B700

Acqua di Parma. Available at www.shopee.com Erno Laszlo. Available at Sephora, 1/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Lab Series. Available at Sephora, 1/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd.

Blue Mediteranean Eau de Toilette, Acqua Di Parma, B5,900

Loccitane. M/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Origins. M/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Mario Badescu. Available at Sephora, 1/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd.

Claymation hair styling paste, Hanz de Fuko, B990

Mega-mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser, Origins, B1,650

Panpuri. 3/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Men Sonic System cleansing brush, Clinique, B4,000

Clinique. M/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Thann. 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Hanz de Fuko. Available at PurSuit, 1/F, SiamDiscovery, Rama 1 Rd.

BK ASKS NASIT “ALEXANDUL” WANKHWAN HAIR STYLIST

Lolane’s Head Up Matt Wax is very cheap and available at almost every supermarket. It gives a matte finish that’s perfect for Bangkok’s hot weather, and also contains zinc PCA, which prevents acne on your forehead when you use it often.

Lolane Head up Matt Wax, B270, Available at city-wide Watson.

Try 2/F, Silom Complex, Silom Rd.

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Philosykos Eau de Toilette, Diptyque, B4,300 Dry shampoo foam, Ouai, B1,080

Man Ray Glass Tears eyeshadow pallette, Nars, B1,950

Green almond and redcurrant cologne, Jo Malogne, B5,400

Match stix trios, Fenty Beauty, B2,100

Wine and Rose body oil, Erb, B1,390

BEAUTY QUEEN Nano Shiso sunscreen, Thann, B1,000

Stunna fluid lip color, Fenty Beauty, B960

Skincare solution set, Fresh, B3,900

ESSENTIALS Benefit. Available at Sephora, 1/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Erb. 2/F, Gaysorn Tower, Ratchadmri Rd. Fenty Beauty. Available at Sephora, 1/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd.

Benefit Eyeheart SF set, Benefit, B1,870

Fresh. M/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Jo Malogne, M/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Nars. M/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Ouai. Available at Sephora, 1/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Panpuri. 1/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Diptyque. M/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Thann. 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Hanz de Fuko. Available at PurSuit, 1/F, SiamDiscovery, Rama 1 Rd.

THREE NEW SPAS AROUND BANGKOK FOR PAMPERING PACKAGES

ERB BLISS ROOM

LAVISH SALON AND SPA

PANPURI ORGANIC SPA

Joining the abundance of new retail and restaurants at Gaysorn Village (including the much anticipated Lonely Two Legged Creature by Duangrit Bunnag) is the first spa-slashstore by Thai spa-goods brand Erb. Its cool mint rooms feature ivy and flower installations created by funky, local headdress designer Eric Tobua. Drop by for spa programs like the gold facial therapy (B4,900). You can also grab products from Erb’s latest collection, Seven Pollen (from B1,950).

If the persistent rain has left you in dire need of a revitalization, then Lavish Salon and Spa is the answer. Inside a marble-clad room in Bandara Residence, a team of well-coiffed stylists offers cuts (from B700), perms (starting at B5,000) and special scalp detox treatments (B2,500) to give your ‘do that extra bit of zhoosh. Step further inside to the spa for Indian head massage with warm coconut oil (B990) or the two-hour aromatherapy warm oil massage and herbal steam (B2,300).

The Panpuri Organic Spa inside the Park Hyatt Hotel has an airy, modernist vibe. White furniture and sleek marble flooring are the backdrop to cutting-edge facilities: crystal steam rooms, saunas and “experience showers,” where relaxing acoustics blend harmoniously with rejuvenating aromas. The Panpuri Ultimate Indulgence treatment (foot massage, full body massage, facial, body wrap and scrub, 210 minutes) costs B9,800 and the Pan-vimarn Heavenly Touch of Paradise (150 minutes) is B6,800.

2/F, Bandara Residence, 130 Sala Daeng Soi 1, 02-636-1277. www.facebook.com/lavishsalonspa.bk

11/F, Park Hyatt, 88 Wireless Rd., 02-012-1234. www.panpuriorganicspa.com

2/F, Gaysorn Village, Ratchadamri Rd., 02-656-1149. www.facebook.com/Erbthailand

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Bamboo steamer basket, Fubai, B1,200

DOMESTIC GODDESS

Hybrid plate, Seletti, B4,081

Drink rocks, Areaware, B1,490

Toaster, Smeg, B12,000

Coasters set, Jonathan Adler, B3,700

ESSENTIALS High-shine copper brew set, Tom Dixon, B8,400

Fubai. Available at Habitat, 4/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Jonathan Adler. G/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. Smeg. 4/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Seletti. 4/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Areaware. Available at The Object Room, K Village, Sukhumvit Soi 26

Tea brewer, Toast Living, B899

Suntur. Available at The Selected, 3/F, Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. Ceramic coffee mug, Suntur, B750

Tom Dixon. 4/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Toast Living, Available at The Object Room, K Village, Sukhumvit Soi 26

BK ASKS “As a food stylist, tableware always attracts me, especially handmade ceramics. The unique character of handmade pieces gives one-of-a-kind color that’s essential to creating the visual concept of my styling work.

This red plate from 1001 Plates shop at Warehouse 30 would be a great gift. People normally opt for safe colors when they buy tableware, but it’s not until you try red that you realize how beautiful it becomes once herbs and spices are placed with it. “

1001 Plates, B650, Warehouse 30, Charoenkrung Soi 30

EKARIN YUSUKSOMBOON FOOD STYLIST

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Hero 6 Black camera, GoPro, B18,500

Wireless speaker, Marshall, B8,900

Wood phone case, Native Union, B2,500

AluPen, Just Mobile, B999

IdeaPad, Lenovo, B11,900

Mediapad M3, Huawei, B12,900

Apple Watch Series 3, Apple, B11,900

TECH GEEK

Speaker, Bang and Olufsen, B10,500

ESSENTIALS Bang and Olufsen. 2/F, Gaysorn Plaza, Ratchadamri Rd. USB charging hub, Native Union, B3,950

Marshall. 3/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Native Union. Available at www.lazada.co.th Apple. Available at stores city-wide. Try 3/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Huawei. 4/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. GoPro. 4/F, Paragon Department Store, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd.

BK ASKS CHINTNUDDA “PANGKO” LAMAKANOND TRAVEL BLOGGER

If the person you’re shopping for loves to travel, I would recommend the Fuji XT20.

This vintage-designed mirrorless camera is a practical size and light weight. For adventurous trips, the XT20’s WR system protects the lens from moisture, dust and extreme temperature.

Fuji XT20 mirrorless camera, B35,000, Available at city-wide World Camera.

Try 4/F, Silom Complex, Silom Rd.

Imura wooden wall stand, Habitat, B3200

Glass jar with Amerthyst handle, Quattro Design, B6,500

Shell inlay mirror, Quattro Design, B26,800

Tommy table lamp, St. Louis, B61,000

Deco Room with plants, Satoshi Kawamoto, B750

Gold tray, Hay, B890

ESSENTIALS St. Louis. 3/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. Fritz Hansen. Soi Somkid Quattro Design. Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor)

Jamie Hayon high vase, Fritz Hansen, B8,400

Chloe Croft. Available at The Object Room, K Village, Sukhumvit Soi 26 Habitat. 4/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Hay. 4/F, Siam Discovery, Rama 1 Rd. Candle holder, Zaha Hadid Design, B3,000

Satoshi Kawamoto. Available at www.asiabooks. com Zaha Hadid Design. Available at www.club21global.com

HUNT FOR THAT IDEAL HOME DECOR GIFT AT THESE 2017 OPENINGS

REPUBLIC OF FRITZ HANSEN

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Norse Republics, the people who import Hay, Lightyears and Paper Collective, have now brought in the Danish furniture design company renowned for its super-premium collaborations.

To present someone with an iconic Egg chair in water-buffalo leather, be prepared to splash B679,600—or more. The Raf Simons’ Ria primrose fabric versions cost B484,900. More affordable accessories include the High vase by Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon (B8,400) and stack tray #5 by Wednesday Architecture (B10,500). The collection’s on display now at The House No.14, an elegant two-story pastel-gray house dating back to the ’50s situated in a peaceful alley.

The Hong Kong-hailing Sonder Living furniture store takes over a vast, plant-life filled warehouse on Rama 9. Expensive and luxuriously tasteful, its collection of brands includes Kelly Hoppen, the South African master of neutral chic, and Thomas Bina, an L.A. designer whose raw-but-geometric beds and desks take their styling cues from the ’50s.

Check out Tracey Boyd’s ceramic fez lamp collection starting from

Founded in 1996, this importer of exclusive high-end European furniture now has a showroom in the middle of Thonglor. The luxuriously dark-lit, 3,000-sq-meter store is packed with products from renowned names like Cassina and Natuzzi from Italy, Rolf Benz from Germany and Christopher Guy from England. Put your latest bonus towards Coubertin’s wall mirror that costs around B150,000, or In the Wind floor lamp stand from Nemo Lighting at B120,000.

14/1 Soi Somkid, 02-015-4164, 090-915-9788. BTS Chit Lom. www.fritzhansen.com

B20,000.

110 Rama 9 Soi 43, 02-101-0458. www.fb.com/sonderlivingthailand

119 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), 02-712-9555. www.eurocreations.co.th

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