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Regional Best

The top Spring/Summer 2012 looks from Indonesian, Singaporean, South Korean and Thai labels – all in stores now.

THAILAND’S VICKTEERUT

Where Front Row Who By Central Saint Martins graduate Teerut Wongwatanain and Thailand’s top stylist Pang Sudhinaraset. The look A regular at Bangkok Fashion Week for the past five years, the label is known for crisp lines with details like ruffles and oversized pleats. Think understated and Celine-esque, straightforward but not boring. Fans include Ella Dror, British fashion stylist and director of her namesake PR agency that manages Bernhard Willhelm. Price From $235 for a top to $365 for a dress.

SINGAPORE’S MAX.TAN

Where Tyan Millenia Walk Who Designer Tan was previously part of Parco’s Next Next (young designer incubator project) and recently marked a few firsts: His eponymous label is now at local multi-label boutique Tyan, stocked internationally in stores in Germany (Laufsteg No. 11) and Sweden (Galleri Domo), and garnered a mention in the Vogue Paris blog. The look He combines London’s Savile Row men’s suit collar, double-breasted panel and shirt cuffs with what he does best – geometry and draping. The result lends an interesting silhouette to the usual cottons and silks, with just the right amount of texture. Price From $209 for a cotton tee to $399 for a silk blend dress.

INDONESIA’S NIKICIO

Where Blackmarket No. 2 Who Jakarta-based creative director Nina Nikicio was feted as a name to watch in the fashion category of The Rolling Stones Indonesia Editor’s Choice Award 2011. The look Classics that transcend trends and seasons. Her latest collection: jumpers, layered sheer skirts and oversized outerwear in modal jersey, hand-washed chambray and bleached denim. Price From $43.80 for a top and $65.80 for a dress.

SOUTH KOREA’S DRESSMONSTER

Where Actuallyactually Who Designer Seung-Gun Park is known for his main line Pushbutton, a regular at Seoul Fashion Week. This is his more casual and affordable second line, launched in 2008. It’s now stocked everywhere from Hong Kong to British online retailer Asos.com. The look It may be called “monster”, but the look is anything but monstrous. Bold, experimental and playful, the juxtaposition of different materials and prints offers the right dose of quirkiness that’s still wearable for every day. Price From $79 for a bottom and $129 for a top.

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From Female - January 2012   


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