SOONTAREE “Angie” Balek has returned from New York fashion society with her famous brand AB by Angelys Balek New York and last week unveiled her spring-summer collection, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, full of winning outfits for the holidays.
The brand – acclaimed for its stunning painted graphics and distinctive modern designs – earned even more fans with the show at Vivarium by Chef Ministry, where the runway took on the lively rhythms of a beach party.
Among the celebrities sharing gasps of appreciation were Pimpisa Jirathiwat, Pava Nakasai, Raswadee Kuansongtum and Pitcha Thanalongkorn.
The collection’s triple concept – Playful, Smart and Artistic – was reflected in the charming and harmonious combination of art and design. These are definitely clothes that women can wear every day in the confident knowledge that they look modern, hip and fashion-savvy.
The usual trends and rules are ignored in a refreshing use of minimalist patterns. As the name of the collection indicates, the chief inspiration comes straight from Shakespeare’s riveting tale of love and magic afoot in the world. Ideas are also suggested by the animated music video “Pools” by indie rock band Glass Animals, which teeters between the dark and light sides of romance.
Soontaree acknowledged that her intent was to share Shakespeare’s eternal love story through elaborate prints and draw on Glass Animals’ complex retelling of the tale to remind everyone that summer is made for hot passion and warm affection.
The patterns are created in watercolours and collage, lush images of the season when nature teems with bright life and hot and bold colours.
Her bikinis and beach wraps are revealing, the better to glimpse sun-kissed skin, and yet are as elegant as they are comfortable in materials imported from America and Japan.
The fabrics are light and often sheer. Knit forms a stylish crop-top with fine cutting, ideal for mixing and matching. The invitation is to think beyond the boundaries of fashion trends to create your own independent and playful style.
Hats and shoes remain must-have items with that same virtue of mingling |well with other |pieces and styles. Iconic art is recreated in a meticulous |printing process.
AB by Angelys Balek New York is available on the second floor of CentralWorld and in the Qurator Zone on the second floor of the EmQuartier.
This source first appeared on The Nation Life.