1 Marks & Spencers is stepping up their fashion game, embarking on a project series in collaboration with today’s most exciting designers, fashion icons and brands. The first collaboration in the project is with fashion model, style icon and television presenter Alexa Chung. The collection, called Archive by Alexa, features 31 contemporary womenswear pieces inspired by the M&S company archives. Standout pieces include the colourful Eliza Dress, inspired by a 1950s apron. The collection is now available online and at CentralWorld and CentralPlaza Pinklao.
2 Another year, another pair of limited-edition jeans. This time, Levi’s has launched special limited-edition Original 501 jeans, created with 12-ounce denim from the Cone Mills factory, one of the oldest and best-established denim factories in the world. What’s special about the pair is the denim bleaching done before sewing the piece together, resulting in one-of-a-kind patterns for each pair. Only 501 pairs of jeans will be sold locally, in Levi’s stores and Central Department Stores throughout the country. Moreover, from now until May 31, the purchase of any Levi’s item will get you a 25% discount and a chance to fly to San Francisco. Visit www.levisthailand.com/weare501.
3 In need of an art fix? The Creative District Gallery Hopping Night will be back May 19, this time with 13 participating art and food spaces in two main areas: Silom-Charoen Krung-Bangrak and Soi Nana-Chinatown. Art enthusiasts can appreciate works and mingle with like-minded people, with highlights including an opening exhibition by Nucharin Wangphongsawad at Serindia Gallery showcasing beautiful woodworks, entitled “Life Forms”, and the unveiling of “The Creative District Map”, a street-art work by Luke Satoru on the Shangri-La Hotel wall. For updates on where the night will start, visit the Creative District Gallery Hopping Night Facebook page.
4 Since late last year, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and Thailand Creative Design Center (TCDC) have been working together on the Co-Create Charoenkrung Project, to develop the Charoen Krung area and help revive it into a creative and bustling district. On May 17, an exchange called Creating Cities: Co-Create Charoenkrung will take place at River City Bangkok, with visionary Marcus Westbury giving a talk about his success in reviving Newcastle and New South Wales, and local architects Dr Peeradorn Kaewlai and Yossapon Boonsom giving a presentation on how Bang Rak and Klong San are being turned into Bangkok’s Creative District. Register for the event at www.austchamthailand.com/event-2229445.
5 Miss out on the first mobile expo this year? Good news, because the second Thailand Mobile Expo is back at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, running from May 19-22. There will be plenty of new selections of smart phones, prize-winning games, discounts, promotions and free goodies to look forward to. Highlights include the launch and promotions for the new iPhone SE, and sales from Microsoft’s range of Lumia handsets.
This source first appeared on Bangkok Post Lifestyle.