webfact Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thai designers’ Pha Khao Ma dress wins awards in LABy Coconuts BangkokPhoto: WCOPLOS ANGELES: -- A dress by a Thai design team made of the traditional checker-print sarong fabric commonly worn by Thai grandpas in rural areas has scooped up two awards in the 20th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in Los Angeles. Unlike the two bizarre Thailand’s national costumes that have appeared in recent pageants, the “Tuk Tuk dress” and the “Wat Phra Kaew dress” (which was quickly pulled after complaints that it was disrespectful of Buddhism), Thai designers Pikul Choompol and Sarinpat Jundawong have produced something really fashionable. Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/07/21/thai-designers-pha-khao-ma-dress-wins-awards-la -- Coconuts Bangkok 2016-07-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doremifasol Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Very cute,I love it. Congratulations to the designers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taichiplanet Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 nice bustle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prbkk Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Great. There should be greater support for the creative arts: especially where there are commercial opportunities. Thailand has great talent that is often unrecognised, unrewarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) I agree there should be greater support for the creative arts but there are some local artists and designers who are doing quite well. It is just that you are unlikely to come across them on a forum like this. We have watched with excitement as a young friend of ours has grown into a very successful fashion designer over the years. Here is a link to his FaceBook page. https://www.facebook.com/wonderanatomie Edited July 21, 2016 by villagefarang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Not only rural grandpas appreciate the vibrant colors and style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyarddog Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I have been saying for years that Thais are the worlds best designers. Not just clothes but jewelry and many other products. They just seem to be naturally talented at this and I have always wondered ehen the govetnment or others would wake up and figure out there is huge industry here. I am very excited to see this finally happen. Friend of mine use to say that when we are born God touches us on the shoulder and gives us a special talent. Its up to you to figure out what it is. I predict Bangkok to be a fashion hub and design center in the future with many designers making a very good living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I have for several years admired the artists too. I have behind me here a picture using charcoal of me and TW done in Hua-Hin . On the walls around are several paintings done in the same town . Then there are the guitar players , more real talent. Lots of talent here ....................just don't let them get behind the wheel of a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winniedapu Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I must be getting old. I think it looks like exactly what it is. Thais love frilly and girlie designs, and that's what this is, no elegance. no sexuality, no merit. Winnie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozyjon Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Bangkok should be the new Paris, we should all be recycling our tablecloths into fashion, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillyflower Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I think it is horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I must be getting old. I think it looks like exactly what it is. Thais love frilly and girlie designs, and that's what this is, no elegance. no sexuality, no merit. Winnie Bare shoulders too, has the PM seen this ? ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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