Fashion in Thailand

Welcome to the blend of traditional crafts and the latest styles in the exciting world of fashion in Thailand! Boutiques, swanky malls and plazas, departmental stores, native bazaars and street stalls- there's something for even the most price conscious shopper in Thailand. Traditionally known for its beautiful silks, active government promotion has now made Thailand the Asian center for trendy clothing, watches, leatherwear, jewellery and other accessories.

In 1948, Thai fashion gained international attention when the founder of Thai Silk Company, Jim Thompson went to promote Thailand's famous hand-woven silk in the West. The 10 million tourists to Thailand yearly add to the growing customer base for Thai fashion..

Whether you want street fashion or high-end kitsch, Bangkok is Thailand's fashion paradise, offering you:

For High end Fashion:

- Department Stores like Isetan, Zen, Emporium, Pata, Robinson and lots more!

- Chain stores and Malls, like All Season Place, Erawan Bangkok, Gaysorn Plaza, Siam Square and others

- Ribbon Center, the biggest fashion accessories wholesale store in Thailand

For Low-End Fashion:

- Night markets like Suan-Lam Night Bazar, Nana Night Market, Patpong Night Market and many more!

- Second-Hand Markets like Talad Fai Chai, Lang Krasuang Market, Watch Market and lots more!

- Cash-strapped? Pay one-eighth to one-tenth of the original price for fake Vuitton or Gucci handbags at Pantip, Silom or Klong Thom, which have long made Thailand a favorite with tourists for fake brandname luxury items.

Besides its own local fashion centers, Thailand acts as production house for top global brands like Espirit, Guess and Calvin Klein, footwear brands like Nike, Adidas or Ecco.

Bangkok Fashion Center is the largest library of its kind in Asia dedicated to fashion and clothing information ranging from textile and garments manufacturing, leatherwear and footwear to gems, jewellery and international fashion.It is a Bangkok Fashion City intiative, the government funded project to promote Thai garment brands and fashion.

Other fashion centers nearby include:

- Thai crafts and Royal Folk Arts & Crafts Center, Bang Sai :
If you want Thai silk with the royal peacock insignia, this is the place for it. Scarves, purses, pillows, bedding - you get everything in silk here! The Center has its Chitralada Store outlets all over Thailand . The Center is open everyday excepting Mondays, from 8:30 am-4 pm.

- The Floating Market- Damnoen Saduak, about 85 km from Bangkok.

- Pattaya : Check out malls like Royal Garden Plaza, Modern City and Lotus and the funky boutiques of South Pattaya. For ethnic Thai fashion, there's Thai Handicrafts Market.

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