Suited up for summer
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Consumer interest in light and bright clothes is rising with the temperature
Get your wardrobe ready for summer with bright colours and comfortable styles. Don’t let the hot weather spoil your adventures on the beach or in the mountains. You can look good and feel good even while you sweat, swim or hike with lightweight and stretchy fabrics that breathe along with you.
NAUTICA
1. Multi-stripe regatta dress, Bt3,190
2. Regatta polo shirt for men, Bt3,490
3. Slacks for women, Bt2,990
4. Women’s polo shirt, Bt2,490
5. Open Sea polo shirt for men, Bt2,990
6. Plaid shorts for men, Bt3,190
Resort-style elegance and the pleasures of the seashore inspire Nautica’s new collection in navy blue, white, dark blue, grey and red. The emphasis is on the stitching, patterns and prints of seashells, sand and sunshine.
The “Open Seas” line features men’s collared shirts in navy, white and khaki. For ladies there are smaller horizontal stripes with “iced” colours and woven and knit linen-cotton matched to white jeans, tank-top dresses, knitted blouses and loosely printed shirts.
“Isle Regatta” is for fans of water sports, with men’s lightweight, detailed, high-performance swimwear and underwear in bright linens and black navy, inspired by the America's Cup yacht competition. Printed coastal views in natural tones appear on satin, the main material of this set.
“Moorings” introduces outfits that are relaxed yet elegant, for special dinners or evening sightseeing. The colours are maritime tones, brightening prints and patterns and juxtaposed with white as the base colour on shorts, cardigans and other lightweight outerwear.
MEGA BANGNA
1. The Adjective’s T-shirt, Bt2,200, pants, Bt3,500, and shoes, Bt4,500
2. Workshop’s top, Bt790, shorts Bt590, bag Bt1,990, and shoes by Viva Loco Bt4,550
3. Cotton On’s tropical pants, Bt590
4. Marc Jacobs’ sunglasses, Bt6,400
5. Havaiana flip-flops, Bt1,290
As the summer heat rises, tap into the “Mega Summer 2013: Hot Stuff Must-Have” sale with the latest trends from 200 brands, including AIIZ, Cotton On, F Fashion, Havaianas, KT Optic, Misty Mynx, ShoesBar, Super, The Adjective, Viva Loco and Workshop.
Leading stylist Apiwat Yotprapan says the big summer trend is “See Thru and Sheer” – sheer fabrics to contour body parts in a sexy and alluring yet still mysterious way. Thais are also taking to Japanese kimonos, intricate Chinese embroidery and Indian lace married to Western-style cutting.
For accessories, round sunglasses that have geometric-shaped lenses are essential and never go out of style. A clutch of soft fabric or leather that can be used on different occasions is required too.
For DIY mix and match, Apiwat suggests pairing hues from the opposite sides of the colour wheel – black with white, purple with yellow – and pastels with black. The stark contrast also works for a chiffon dress worn with a cool blazer, or a man’s shirt with a pencil skirt.
TRIUMPH
1. Swimwear with snake print, Bt4,550
2. Padded top with detachable straps, Bt2,550
3. Bikini set, Bt2,400
4. Swimsuit, Bt2,550
Triumph’s new “Make Waves” collection has 30 stunning resort-style swimsuits featuring lace, bold petal prints and retro wave patterns.
The line sparkles with snake prints, intricate beading and jewelled embellishments, and the range of paisley, polka dot, floral prints and delicate lace, coupled with superb accessories, can be mixed and matched to suit any occasion.
This season’s collection also features a contemporary retro theme with water-world graphics in coral and heavenly aquamarine hues and delicate lace on soft Lurex.
Triumph also offers functionality with its “Slim & Shape” designs that closely fit the body thanks to hidden gathering and sculpting panels.
CENTRAL
1. Billabong dress, Bt1,990
2. Roxy swimsuit, Bt3,250
3. Quicksilver woven hat, Bt950
4. Evita Peroni scarf, Bt2,490.
Enhance your hot-times wardrobe with summer-ready accessories from Central Department Store. Light, airy and fabulously floral dresses by Billabong are perfect to chill out on the beach, along with oversized sunglasses and vibrant scarves by Evita Peroni.
Quicksilver’s grass-woven hats also scream summer whenever you go out for patio drink, while Roxy’s colourful swimsuits help you look sexy and chic by the pool.
