Listly by Trish Kelson
The Chatuchak Market in Bangkok is vibrant and busy all the time. If you do plan to shop till you drop and then some, here are the best places to be.
Yokee Yok brings to you classic or rather vintage clothing items. The clothing that comes from this shop has won the heart of many well-known fashion experts and enthusiasts as well. Their trendy and fashionable clothes, as well as jeans which are specially cut, have stolen their way to the hearts of fashionistas all around. The latest clothing ensembles will be posted once each week online and you are able to shop for them at the market on Saturday mornings. You could also place your order online and collect it from the market.
Karakoram is another great shop where you should go if you are looking to buy a pair of perfectly fitting jeans. The shop displays jeans in pretty much every shade and size that you could think of while also displaying various other clothing items and accessories that would come together to form a trendy outfit. They also have something called their "secret closet" which rumour has it, is worth exploring. It is here that they have the really classic and authentically vintage items which you would fall in love with at first sight. For those guests travelling from overseas, there are quite a few Sukhumvit serviced apartment options in the surrounding area, but be aware that they may be a bit of a drive away such as the Somerset Lake Point Bangkok among many others which you can reach in 35 minutes without traffic but during peak traffic hours, it may take you well over an hour.
Ladies always find ample options to shop but it's the gentleman that have to look around a bit. Jak Jeans attends to this need promptly by making available a shop full of males jeans in every size and any shade. This is a shop that will cater to men's clothing only so ladies if you are about to accompany your husband, boyfriend or even brother and dad inside, be prepared to wait it out a bit just like they would for you, albeit a bit miserably.
Rip jeans are an acquired taste so to speak. But, what if a shop filled with rip jeans and classic tops that are sequined and cut creatively can change your mind? Chances are that D.I.Y by Panida will do just that. The most fashionable of fashionistas fall in love with the vibrant, sassy and chic outfits that hold out from the pack as they have a clear edgy and funky style which somehow manages to not undermine the vintage vibe. They love their sequins and by the looks of it, their massive fan following has followed suit. The specialty in this shop is that they also offer shipping facilities worldwide if you place your next order via their website.