Thailand’s biggest fashion and leather fair kicked off with fashion extravaganza on Aug 27 at BIFF&BIL 2008 BITEC, Bangna.

In its second decade, the much-awaited fashion trade fair featured 2008 Autumn-Winter collections from the country’s well-known designers and fashion houses led by Somchai Kaewthong from Kai and other designers from the Bangkok Fashion Society (BFS) such as Greyhound, Senada*, Disaya, Sretsis, Kloset and Munchu’s.

Veteran designer Somchai “Kai” Kaewtong is a pioneer in Thailand ’s fashion industry with more than 40 years of experiences which makes his a household name. He delighted his fans with his line of ready-to-wear in earth tone colours with floral designs for practical day time, followed by stylish evening dresses in soft, flowing satin in lively-coloured floral prints. “Kai” capped of its collection set with a signature design marked by intricate pleats and needlework.

It was “A Journey to Kenya ” from Senada* by designer Chanita Preechawitayakul. Inspired by her trip to Kenya , Chanida’s collection featured wildlife prints in smart designs including tailored suits for women in action. Her choice of colours derive from nature, such as the grey elephant skin, the silver moonlight, the beige deer skin, while the colours of the Safari woods and savannas are those of Kenya’s dark night winter. Read the story »

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100% Natural Lipcolor Palette
What it is:
A ten-piece collection of 100% pure bareMinerals lip colors.

What it does:
Bare Escentuals bareMinerals 100% Natural Lip color Palette allows you to mix and blend 100% Natural Lip colors. These remarkably rich, all-natural lip colors are a nourishing, preservative-free, vitamin-rich luxury for lips. Exotic oils, combined with natural waxes and plant extracts, create the perfect moisturizing formula. These lip colors contain no artificial dyes and use only minerals from the earth as colorants to create a rich color that lasts for hours.

What else you need to know:

This limited-edition collection includes bareMinerals 100% Natural Lip Colors in Ripe Fig (lilac mauve), Rose Crepe (blush rose), Berry Glace (raspberry rose), Red Zin (rich cranberry), Bread Pudding (tawny nude), Parfait (neutral pink), Sweet Apricot (warm apricot), and Spiced Rum (rum brandy), as well as a Mini Lip Brush and Lip Palette.

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Repairwear Intensive Eye Cream

Potent moisturizing cream focuses skin’s energies on repair. Targets the appearance of eye-area lines and wrinkles. Sustains antioxidants. Strengthens vulnerable skin. For a brighter, vibrant, refreshed look. Patent pending. For all skin types.

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Gucci by Gucci is the signature fragrance for the modern day icon— a strong yet sensual woman driven by both her desire for achievement and her unmistakable feminine allure. The new Gucci fragrance falls into the Chypre floral scent family, with a top fruity citrus note and a woodsy base note. The fragrance emerges with an unexpected and exotic blend of guava and pear, bringing with it a uniqueness and modernity. The heart adds a rich, sensual femininity with the Tahitian Tiare flower bringing creaminess to an unconventional bouquet. The bottom consists of musky notes and honey that add sensuality and warmth to the strength of the patchouli.

Notes:
Guava, Pear, Tahitian Tiare Flower, Musk, Honey, Patchouli.
Style:
Beautiful. Confident. Influential.

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Grey and Blue Dot Silk Scarf

Classing, stunning and stylish.

Silk organza scarf with contrasting textures of soft sheer silk ends and matte dotted body. Limited edition of 10 for each color.