I first noticed the Marius & India brand in the summer of 2023, right around the time they were launched. What immediately drew my attention was the vibrant and exotic patterns the brands used for its collection. They were without a doubt Indian! I have been long a fan of Indian lifestyle brands such as Good Earth and Nicobar, so
In the past decade, the fashion industry has become more eco-conscious. Whether it’s mainstream brands increasingly crafting garments from sustainable materials upcycling old items into new ones, customers have welcomed more ideas when it comes to eco-friendly fashion movements. Despite this, it remains challenging for new, small, sustainablity-focused fashion brands to win the hearts of customers— but against all odds,
Everyone owns a piece of luggage or two for their regular travels. When we think of suitcases, we often believe either we need to break our bank to purchase the big brands or go for the low quality and aesthetically unappealing no-name brands, which we use hoping that they could survive a couple of trips. During my previous trips in and out
For years before my relocation to Thailand, mangoes and durians were what I used to associate with the kingdom of fruits. After all, the famous and delicious mango sticky rice is everyone’s go-to whenever they visit Thailand. I even receive requests from visitors who want to bring the dish back home to their families before they even board the plane! However,
Imagine pouring a bit of Balenciaga into a pot, adding a splash of Givenchy and a flare of Celine’s classics, before finishing it all off with some sprinkles of Thai High Society flair and serving it all at a price point around Zara. Sound impossible? It’s not— if you followed the recipe I just described, you’d get Twotwice, a Bangkok-based
What could be the biggest embarrassment and inconvenience when it comes to flip flops? For me, it’s would be this situation: you’re probably in the middle of nowhere, such as on a beach, when all of a sudden, a strap of one of your flip flops come off mid-step— naturally, when you are least expecting it— and you stumble forward! Flipstep’s
Close your eyes. Visualize you are on a tropical island, sipping a young coconut, and listening to the humming of breeze as your body swings to the rhythm of the waves. What are you lying on? What pops up in your mind? A hammock, of course! Khun Tiya, the brand owner and designer of ULA, made her name by making
As a working mum, I often take a larger-than-life tote bag out with me which holds everything I need and allows me to move from the playroom to the office, the supermarket, restaurants, and sometimes, even the beach! Although I like to be practical, I do not like the fact that I always have to drag such a heavy bag around. (Yes,
Do you believe in power of gemstones? I do. In fact, back in Hong Kong, where the majority of the population are Buddhists, bracelets made of natural stones are immensely popular and highly sought after. Many believe that wearing bracelets of certain stones can bring them luck, wealth, love, health, and protection— and they are willing to pay a lot
During my professional years working with luxury brands, I was fortunate enough to learn a lot about silk. Silk is a natural material that brings a sense of delicate touch to our skin while at the same time, allows every colour to bloom into its fullness. Silk makes the perfect canvas for any story to be illustrated in its most
