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Fashion Insider: Beyond the Dreams

After Alessandro Michele was appointed Gucci’s Creative Director, the brand has been on the rise, and the Resort 2018 Collection does not disappoint. Inspired by nature and Italian culture, this is yet another gorgeous collection to watch. STORY TAWAN KONKAEW PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS Born with a truly Italian spirit, Alessandro Michele grew up in Rome. Upon graduating from the Accademia di Costume e di Moda in Rome, where he fully immersed himself in his country’s glory, Alessandro got his break for Fendi as an accessories designer before moving to Gucci in 2002. In 2006, he was named Leather Goods Design Director, the department which was the company’s main earner. In 2014, he was in the spotlight after becoming Gucci’s Creative Director. His lavish and artistic design turned the brand’s image around and brought success to Gucci in terms of both sale and press. The positive feedback has led him to continue exploring new territories that…
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26 February 2018
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Fashion Insider: Delightful Women

Italian fashion house Prada’s first fashion show dedicated to its cruise collection offers a glimpse into contrasting ideas and extreme sides of femininity, resulting in a collection that everyone admires. STORY TAWAN KONKAEW PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS The youngest granddaughter of Mario Prada, Miuccia Prada took over the family-owned luxury goods manufacturer in 1978. It was Miuccia who first dazzled the fashion world with a series of black nylon handbags and backpacks, a daring move in the luxury leather industry at the time. This move brought success and fame to the brand. In 1989, she unveiled Prada’s first ready-to-wear collection, and in 1992, she launched a new line of clothing called the Miu Miu Collection, named after Miuccia herself. In 1995, she launched her first menswear line. Today, the Prada empire has everything for fashion lovers -- menswear, womenswear, leather goods, shoes, travel bags, eyewear, timepieces, fragrances, and even phone cases.…
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26 February 2018
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Fashion Insider: Minus Chic

MINUS CHIC Let’s get to know Moncler, an originally French clothing brand with a traveller’s spirit, sleek design, and top functionality in cold weather STORY  TAWAN KONKAEW • PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS Lighter than wool coats, the down jackets became popular thanks to the warmth and light weight. When was the first time you see a quilted down jacket, and where was it? Many might never know where this innovation came from, this useful creation that has protected so many travellers from cold weather around the world. The origin of this clothing is Moncler. It was in 1952 when René Ramillon and André Vincent founded a company together to produce quilted sleeping bags, a single model of a lined cagoule and tents with a telescopie structure and outside cove under the name Moncler. The name is an abbreviation of Monestier-de-Clermont, a village in the mountains near Grenoble, France. The first quilted down…
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8 January 2018
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Fashion Insider: Italian Master

ITALIAN MASTER Fashion fans all know Mr. Giorgio Armani, but what brought his fashion empire and brands to this level? Explore the history of Emporio Armani, a contemporary brand by the Armani Group. STORY TAWAN KONKAEW PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS Back in the 1980s, one of the most influential fashion labels was Armani. Everyone was crazy about the broad-shoulder tailored suit like what the main character of American Gigolo wore. What’s the secret success recipe of this designer? Why is he still relevant and popular in the digital era? Mr. Giorgio Armani was born in 1934 in Piacenza, Italy. Before becoming a world-renowned designer, he was assigned to the Military Hospital in Verona, and he would attend shows at Arena di Verona, which sparked his passion for fashion. However, the brand that made the biggest buzz around the world for the group was Emporio Arman Armani found a job as a window dresser…
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8 January 2018
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New Items: Gadgets Update

GADGETS UPDATE King Power selects the best items from various brands for you to enjoy PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS CANON EOS M100 (BLACK / GREIGE / WHITE) DIGIC 7 processor, APS-C CMOS sensor, 24.2 MP, LCD touch panel 3.0”, support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC FUJIFILM X-E3 (BLACK / SILVER) Compact and lightweight camera body, right handed operation, wireless communication with Bluetooth OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 MARK III (BLACK / SILVER) Classic and easy-to-use design, touch AF Shutter for intuitive control, 5-axis image stabilisation delivers blur-free images PHILIPS STAR WARS EDITION SHAVER (SW170/04 / SW5700/07 / SW6700/14) SW170/04 comes with 4-direction flex heads, SW5700/07 comes with ComfortCut blades, and SW6700/14 comes with 8-directional flex heads NIKON D7500 20.9 MP, powerful EXPEED 5 image-processing engine for superb image quality, high-speed continuous shooting at up to 8fps GOPRO HERO6 BLACK HDR and RAW photography, improved EIS, dynamic range and low light performance, voice controls, dual microphones SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE8 (MIDNIGHT…
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7 January 2018
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New Items: Beauty Update

YVES SAINT LAURENT TOUCHE ÉCLAT CUSHION (2,125 Baht / Available in 4 shades) BOBBI BROWN EVENING GLOW EYE SHADOW PALETTE LIMITED EDITION (1,700 Baht) GIVENCHY PRISME LIBRE LOOSE POWDER ECLATS DE ROSE LIMITED EDITION (2,120 Baht) TOM FORD LIP COLOR (1,700 Baht / Available in 32 Shades) BEAUTY UPDATE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS New arrivals to make your beauty shine brighter than ever throughout the season NARS AQUA GLOW CUSHION FOUNDATION SPF 23 / PA++ (1,190 Baht / Available in 6 shades) ESTÉE LAUDER PURE COLOR ENVY MATTE SCULPTING LIPSTICK (1,105 Baht / Available in 28 Shades) CLARINS EVERLASTING CUSHION FOUNDATION SPF 50 (1,500 Baht / Available in 4 Shades) SISLEY PARIS PHYTO-SOURCILS FIX THICKENING SETTING GEL (1,440 Baht / Available in 3 Shades) *Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
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7 January 2018
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New Items: Fragrance Update

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER LE CLASSIQUE EDT CHRISTMAS EDITION (100ml 3,300 Baht) JEAN PAUL GAULTIER LE MALE EDT CHRISTMAS EDITION (125ml 2,700) ELIE SAAB LE PARFUM FEUILLES D’OR EDP LIMITED EDITION (50ml 2,950 Baht) TIFFANY & CO. SKYLINE FRAGRANCE GIFT SET EDP LIMITED EDITION (75ml 4,050 Baht) FRAGRANCE UPDATE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS King Power presents new scents of the season to add a touch of your liveliness GIORGIO ARMANI SÌ NACRE SPARKLE EDP LIMITED EDITION (100ml 4,080 Baht / King Power Exclusive) MARC JACOBS DAISY ANNIVERSARY EDITION EDT LIMITED EDITION (50ml 2,610 Baht) CHLOE ABSOLU DE PARFUM EDP LIMITED EDITION (50ml 3,650 Baht / 75ml 4,490 Baht) VERSACE DYLAN BLUE POUR HOMME EDT (50ml 2,400 Baht / 100ml 2,900 Baht) *Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
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7 January 2018
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New Items: Skincare Update

AVEDA TULASARA™ RENEW MORNING CREME (50ml 2,380 Baht / Available only at Rangnam and Suvarnabhumi Airport) HELENA RUBINSTEIN RE-PLASTY AGE RECOVERY EYE CREAM AND RE-PLASTY AGE RECOVERY FACE WRAP CREAM (20ml 7,075 Baht / 50ml 10,970 Baht / Available only at Rangnam and Srivaree) PHILOSOPHY THE MICRODELIVERY DETOXIFYING OXYGEN PEEL (1,990 Baht) SULWHASOO TIMETREASURE RENOVATING EYE CREAM EX (20ml 4,675 Baht) SKINCARE UPDATE PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS Skincare products from various brands to nourish and pamper the skin THE HISTORY OF WHOO BICHUP SELF-GENERATING ANTI-AGING ESSENCE (50ml 5,285 Baht) CLINIQUE TURNAROUNDTM ACCELERATED RENEWAL SERUM (50ml 2,465 Baht) VICHY MINERAL 89 (50ml 1,105 Baht) KIEHLíS CUCUMBER HERBAL CONDITIONING CLEANSER (150ml 895 Baht) *Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
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7 January 2018
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What’s New Watches

LIVING RETRO Retro is here to stay, but when choosing a timepiece for your wrist, you have to also think about its history and legend. STORY SOMPOL MINGKHUAN PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS JAEGER-LECOULTRE Reverso is a collection by Jaeger-LeCoultre with 90 years of history behind it. Recently, the brand has introduced the Reverso Tribute Moon. The rectangle case shape is made from polished stainless steel, 29.9 x 49.7mm in size, a tribute to the 1931 edition. The front displays hours, minutes, date, and moon phase, while the reverse displays second time-zone and 24-hour day/night indicator, powered by a hand-wound caliber movement. BREITLING Sporty timepiece brand Breitling is inspired by its creation in 1957 and recently introduced the Superocean Héritage II Chronographe 46. The stainless steel case is 46mm in size and is water resistant to 200 metres, with a uni-directional rotating ceramic bezel, precise chronometer certified by the COSC, and…
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5 January 2018
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What’s New Grooming

EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU 2 new cologne brands exclusively available at King Power Rangnam ATELIER COLOGNE CLÉMENTINE CALIFORNIA (100ML 5,375 BAHT) ATELIER COLOGNE ORANGE SANGUINE (100ML 5,375 BAHT) STORY PILAN SRIVEERAKUL • PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BRANDS ATELIER COLOGNE This brand is known for light, refreshing scents and the warm citrus aroma suitable for both men and women. Every scent has a modern feel. Although it’s not a classic brand, its scents are tasteful and sophisticated. We recommend Clémentine California and Orange Sanguine which smell like a true gentleman. LE LABO LE LABO ROSE 31 (50ML 5,795 BAHT) LE LABO SANTAL 33 (50ML 5,795 BAHT) The concept of the store strikes shoppers as they enter a shop. It looks like a laboratory, and the perfume is labelled with the main ingredients, followed by the number of total notes it’s composed of. We love Rose 31, which is a rose-scent fragrance for women and…
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5 January 2018