Baerboxer Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 So the well known brands are going to leave Paris, Milan, New York and will settle in Bangkok? How? And Why? Because the West is dying and the East is rising. I find it funny that so many Westerners are in denial about their home countries. Also, there is no need for leading brands to leave the cities you mention. They can be based in more than one city. A world fashion leader is bound to emerge in Asia, so why shouldn't it be in Bangkok. Bangkok women are particularly interested in fashion, so I think Bangkok has an advantage over most other Asian cities. Seoul would also likely be one of the leaders. Still, at least you didn't suggest India! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp832 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 While they may not be Florence, there are some unique finds out there in BKK, such as shoemaker London Brown and selvedge denim from Viapiana. If you go further north, Sam Hober has a fantastic product. My wife has former colleagues that have gone on to work in Milan and Paris. Some received scholarships to study fashion in Europe. Give it time. While world leader may be a stretch, there are definitely some Thais and farang doing interesting things. At least it is a start. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Typical male farang replies. Probably most of you dress in beer t-shirts and know nothing of fashion. Bangkok women are among the most fashionable in Asia, and that's acknowledged by many leading fashion houses. Just because you farangs don't agree doesn't mean anything. Wealthy Thai ladies are indeed usually well jeweled and often well dressed. They love going to the expensive malls and buying the Foreign farang designs. The ones who can't afford this have to buy the knock off illegal copyright infringing copies of the Foreign farang designs. Now, can you draw some conclusions from this? Hint - Thailand, copy. illegal. What has Thailand contributed to the world of fashion design? Seriously, name any brand of clothes, textiles or accessories that originated in Thailand. Where are all these creative geniuses going to come from? In a couple of weeks Bangkok University are running "Creative Bangkok 2014" with a whole raft of international speakers. Go along and have a look. Thailand may have ambitions, which are commendable, but the whole education, business, finance and legal systems need a massive change program to deliver this. Starting with a serious reduction in xenophobia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFarAndNear Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I dont understand the negative comments about Thai Fashion... Everyday I see many beautiful people with unique styles around BKK. Too bad that most thing are not in my western size... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 While they may not be Florence, there are some unique finds out there in BKK, such as shoemaker London Brown and selvedge denim from Viapiana. If you go further north, Sam Hober has a fantastic product. My wife has former colleagues that have gone on to work in Milan and Paris. Some received scholarships to study fashion in Europe. Give it time. While world leader may be a stretch, there are definitely some Thais and farang doing interesting things. At least it is a start. Let's hope that the changes to the commercial structures that will be needed to facilitate the developments take place. On the education front, a number of Thai universities are forging good links with Western universities, including joint research. From these little acorns....................... you are right, but needs the right nurturing not the customary exploitation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 So the well known brands are going to leave Paris, Milan, New York and will settle in Bangkok? How? And Why? You have'nt noticed? They relocated to the sidewalks of Sukhumvit and Patpong night market years ago.Ralph Lauren's looking for a shophouse in Samut Prakaan as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rreddin Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Another very stupid dream. I would say misguided rather than stupid. This from the OP: the textile industry of Thailand ... responded to the industrial development master plan of the country smacks of the directed economies of the forner Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries, which got them nowhere. Now Thailand wants to follow their suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairastawoman Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thailand will be the hub of nothing soon as most brands are leaving for Cambodia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thailand All hat and no cattle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverSure Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The French will be required by Thainess to move the Champs-Élysées Avenue to Udon Thani. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Not sure how they can compete with Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bangladesh. Just don't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucec64 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Another very stupid dream. I would say misguided rather than stupid. This from the OP: the textile industry of Thailand ... responded to the industrial development master plan of the country smacks of the directed economies of the forner Soviet Union and Eastern Bloc countries, which got them nowhere. Now Thailand wants to follow their suit. Maybe the PM, after he has completed writing the soap opera scripts, will now take over fashion design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 The Mudmee and Jim Thompson silk products are of world class but you don't find them in shops abroad, maybe better marketing and brand building would be a start instead of going for a world leader title? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) hello kitty designs dont go down well around the world except asia ,thai womens styles are badly naff.. the rubber shoes in the style of animal feet are an example of naff Edited September 29, 2014 by 3NUMBAS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I dont understand the negative comments about Thai Fashion... Everyday I see many beautiful people with unique styles around BKK. Too bad that most thing are not in my western size... Unique? Where is there anything unique in Thailand when it comes to design and fashion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Flinstone Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) This has more to do with promotion a false identity of National pride while overlooking an economy in free fall North Koreans think they are world leaders in many things. Its called propaganda …. Make a list …it will be Long. Thailand voted smartest people on Planet . 99 out of every 100 people wish they were Thai in Farang Poll. PM voted best leader in world. Thailand advises America on Morals…America says its very grateful Edited September 29, 2014 by Fred Flinstone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Thailand is GREAT at hopin/wishing/ and especially TALKING. But when it comes to action it soon disintegrates into more wishing/hoping TALKING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 So the well known brands are going to leave Paris, Milan, New York and will settle in Bangkok? How? And Why? Because they can invest billions and only have to worry about their 49% stake; and everything is so easy here for foreign businesses. The highly efficient Thai business families will manage everything business wise, utilizing the incredible design creativity that can be found throughout Thailand. Over the same 15 year period Thailand will build a football team which will win the world cup, win the most medals at the Olympics, and re-write the medical science books with miracle cures. I think they should change the slogan from "Amazing Thailand" to "Thailand - simply the best". But in the Thais' minds aren't they already the BEST in everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperx Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 There are some good fashion designers in Asia. Thais are pretty creative and artistic with an eye for beauty. They are not the best marketers on the world and the society and business environment does not yet support sufficiently. In 30 years ..... Maybe, but not unless there is a sea change in attitudes particularly relating to foreign investment and protection through a vigorous and fair Justice system. The racism has to stop so business investors can do their jobs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pii Kate Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Well the only way I can figure this as a possibility is if the country stops growing rice and starts growing cotton. They will have to increase silk production. Very few people in the world are as physically small as Thais. I am a larger size and cannot find a Thai tailor who can adjust my measurements to his cloth. Since math is not a skill most Thais have, I wonder how they will be able to pull this one off? And what if customers want clothes custom made? I actually had two pair of trousers made for me, custom, and when I picked them up they were very small. The tailor said, "I don't do large sizes". Good luck in this endeavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selftaopath Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 While they may not be Florence, there are some unique finds out there in BKK, such as shoemaker London Brown and selvedge denim from Viapiana. If you go further north, Sam Hober has a fantastic product. My wife has former colleagues that have gone on to work in Milan and Paris. Some received scholarships to study fashion in Europe. Give it time. While world leader may be a stretch, there are definitely some Thais and farang doing interesting things. At least it is a start. Let's hope that the changes to the commercial structures that will be needed to facilitate the developments take place. On the education front, a number of Thai universities are forging good links with Western universities, including joint research. From these little acorns....................... you are right, but needs the right nurturing not the customary exploitation. Joint research!!!! LOL Sorry but what I've observed i.e. most Thai undertakings = foreigner companies/universities etc. bring the product/ ability/ know how, and Thais demand being part of that if any business is to do business here. Thais typically copy/memorize/plagiarize practically everything. How can it not all things (Thai) considered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Regional center for fashion? nah, try Tokyo or even Seoul first, Korea is leading the Asian fashion trend. Regional center for trade and procurement is more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 World top fashion wear for Turkish baths? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhood Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thailand want's to be a leader in future or nearly everything! But easy to fail as there is no substantial power and knowledge of everything!heheheh and in FASHION: thats a good joke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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