Dress to thrill on holiday!
In addition to the big international luxury brands available in Central Phuket Floresta, such as Burberry and Saint Laurent, Phuket has a burgeoning homegrown fashion scene, which is growing in number, quality and style; year by year. In CATWALK, we showcase a collection of the latest trendy resort garments from local and international designers, including some talented Thai labels.
PAUL ROPP – Hand Cut Silk Soul Dress
A classic and timeless design and silhouette, this long hand embroidered silk dress elegantly drapes and flows. The Hand Cut Silk Soul Dress is an intricate and exquisite lightweight garment. It has been hand cut from jacquard silk fabrics, woven intricately by the master weavers who have skills passed down from generations, with a passion borne out of years of practice. The high collar neckline adds a modest touch to this long lightweight and breathable dress. The dress is lined with hand-made beaded buttons that makes it a versatile piece for different occasions. The PAUL ROPP brand was founded in Bali in 1978 after Paul Ropp himself moved to Indonesia from Goa, India.
The brand exports to over 30 countries worldwide, with stores throughout Thailand and Indonesia. They create fashionable art in the form of men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and homeware. The PAUL ROPP Recycled concept includes all accessories and furniture art collections which are produced by hand using recycled materials and fabrics.
21,400 THB – Hand Cut Silk Soul Dress
Available at the PAUL ROPP Surin Gallery near Surin Beach, opposite The Plaza Surin
+66 (0)80 538 1976
paulropp.com
KAANDA BEACH LIFE – Maxime Brown One-Piece
This season, Kaanda Beach Life introduces the Maxime Brown One-Piece , a timeless addition to a collection that promises to redefine your swimwear essentials. This classic brown swimsuit features a bandeau model, accentuated with a stylish and functional ergonomic U accessory, offering enhanced support for larger busts, accommodating sizes up to an E cup. Designed with full coverage over the butt and a wide hidden elastic under the bust, this one-piece is ideal for those seeking both comfort and confidence. It is thoughtfully designed to support prosthetics, with a thin removable padding over the bust and an extra layer of fabric to ensure a smooth, seamless look. Crafted from high-quality Italian fabric, the Maxime Brown One-Piece boasts an impressive composition of 80% recycled polyamide and 20% elastane. This eco-friendly material is celebrated for its high resistance to sun, salt, chlorine, and sunscreens, ensuring longevity and durability. Additionally, the fabric’s “anti-pilling” properties and extra flat covering are complemented by an incredibly soft feel, making it a delight to wear.
4,290 THB – Maxime Brown One-Piece
Available at all KAANDA Beach Life boutiques on the Island: Boat Avenue, Surin, Kamala & Kata
+66 (0)76 608 699
kaandabeachlife.com
PAUL ROPP – Georgette Digital Print Duschinka Elastic Dress
Picture yourself exploring the most iconic and exotic locations around the world—whether it be the pristine beaches of Phuket or the glamorous shores of the Côte d’Azur. The Georgette Digital Print Duschinka Elastic Dress becomes your trusted companion, effortlessly taking you from luxurious beachside affairs to unforgettable evenings under the moonlit sky. It becomes a symbol of your sophisticated taste, leaving a lasting impression wherever you go, capturing the essence of PAUL ROPP’S ALIENS Collection in the most captivating way possible. Crafted with the utmost artistry of Bali, it showcases the dedication and skill of the island’s best artisans, ensuring an exceptional garment that exudes both style and quality. Let us not forget the enchanting colour that graces this dress—forest green. Like a symphony of nature’s hues, it symbolises growth, harmony, and an eternal connection to the earth. It evokes a sense of tranquillity and beauty that resonates with the soul, enveloping you in its captivating embrace.
11,700 THB – Georgette Digital Print Duschinka Elastic Dress
Available at the PAUL ROPP Surin Gallery near Surin Beach, opposite The Plaza Surin
+66 (0)80 538 1976
paulropp.com
JIM THOMPSON
Jim Thompson, the renowned Thai lifestyle brand, offers consumers looking for an authentic ‘look of Thailand’, something which is totally synonymous with the country. Traditionally worn, up and down the Kingdom, by working people, Jim Thompson brings fashion to a much loved garment.
The iconic, his or hers, Fisherman Pants, available in various materials and colours. They are lightweight, relaxed-fit, and feature easy care silk technology, allowing customers to wash them in a washing machine without the need for dry cleaning. Perfect for the modern lifestyle of today, and as a gift for someone you love back at home.
7,900 THB – Solid Silk Zip Fisherman Pants
Again, totally gift-worthy, the beautifully woven Stripe Capri Beach Bag, is a ‘carry everywhere’ accessory. These bags are the perfect kit for modern lifestyle lovers and adventurous travellers. No matter where life’s journey takes you, a Jim Thompson bag is a trusted sidekick, handling all modern needs with its spacious design and elegant style.
5,500 THB – Woven Stripe Capri Beach Bag (Large size)
4,900 THB – Woven Stripe Capri Beach Bag (Medium size)
Discover the timeless elegance and modern flair of Jim Thompson’s new collection at your nearest Jim Thompson store in Phuket, including Turtle Village, Central Phuket Floresta, Porto De Phuket, and Central Patong.
Explore the full range online at jimthompson.com
VERSACE – La Vacanza Collection
Summer’s feeling of possibility and freedom is the inspiration for Donatella Versace’s latest La Vacanza Collection, itself an abundant celebration of graphic prints, the generous use of summer silks, satin, and jersey, and of sunrise to sunset dressing.
The collection print is Barocco Sea, a new graphic that continues Versace’s rich heritage of prints inspired by natural wonders of the sea, as intrinsic to the House as its inspirations from Classical art and mythology. The print is inspired by two iconic Versace prints, the Trésor de la Mer and its coral, shells and starfish, and the ornate flourishes of the signature Barocco. It features across women’s and men’s shirts and matching shorts, summer knit cardigans and bralettes, a full selection of dresses, gathered jersey skirts, and more.
The graphic is explored in different colour combinations and material techniques including as a print in full scale and detail placement, embroidery, devoré, broderie anglaise, and terry stitch jacquard. Tailoring is crafted in summer wool for a softer silhouette but keeps Versace’s signature strength through details such as the Medusa ’95 in compelling gold or silver metal, or printed silk panels across the back of men’s jackets. Tweed jackets, tops, skirts, and shorts recur from recent seasons, here in a lighter weight and colour of dusty rose and ivory. New pleated dresses with lavallière details and the Barocco print are in colours of dusty rose, beige, or concrete blue. Standout evening styles include a cocktail dress in Versace’s iconic metal mesh, and a column gown with starfish shapes crafted in an embroidery of Japanese natural pearls, silver paillette, and crystals.
Products featured:
Barocco Sea Silk Foulard. Featuring motifs with corals, shells and starfish referencing a print from the 2005 collection.
Medusa Medallion Sunglasses. Square-shaped injected sunglasses feature a tonal Medusa emblem at the temples, with a metal Greca frame.
Barocco Sea Swimsuit. A one-piece swimsuit with a scoop neckline and low back, featuring an all-over Barocco Sea print.
Crystal Barocco Sea Travel Cup. Crystal-embellished stainless steel travel cup features the Borocco Sea motif, and is complemented with a straw for warm and cold drinks.
Barocco Sea Bathrobe. A soft, terry-towelling bathrobe featuring a Borocco Sea print, and a matching wrap belt. Available in concrete blue and dusty rose.
For more information scan the website and visit the Versace store on the 1st floor at Central Phuket Floresta
SAINT LAURENT – Summer 2024 Collection
Saint Laurent presents its Women’s Summer 2024 Collection, defining simplicity and returning to the brand’s heritage, with the assertive concept of creating couture clothing that can be worn in everyday life. This includes silhouettes that emphasise increased comfort when wearing, and when compared to past seasons.
Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello drew inspiration from Amelia Earhart, Adrienne Bolland and other pioneering women who infiltrated domains once considered exclusively male, such as aviation and car racing. The result exudes what has long been a quintessential Saint Laurent premise: assertive sophistication, liberally taking elements from a man’s wardrobe and making them lastingly feminine.
The safari jacket, jumpsuit and Calypso bag are the key items of this collection, especially the oversized jumpsuit that emphasizes the figure with a belt around the waist. There are also a variety of cotton and linen fabrics that are tailored in earthy shades such as olive green, reddish brown, sand and chalk colours that represent nature. At the same time, various accessories come with classic sophistication combined with a simple design as well as the leather gloves and high heels, all enhancing the look in a typical Saint Laurent style.
The collection also features a distinctive kaleidoscope pattern. During the launch modern day structures are decorated as a backdrop for the show; for example, the recreation of the nighttime atmosphere of the Eiffel Tower in a charming and elegant way.
20,000 THB SL M137 Amelia Sunglasses
42,800 THB Henley Tank in Cotton Poplin
81,750 THB Saharienne Skirt in Cotton
Contact the Saint Laurent store in Phuket: Central Phuket Floresta
+66 (0)76 635 200
ysl.com/en-th
