I hope this will be an inspiration for our young talented Laotian designers out there. Most Laotian parents don’t approve for their children to pursue a career in Fashion Design because the success rate of being able to make a living is very slim. I believe that having the ability to design is a gift that most of us don’t have and you should not let people’s harsh words prevent you from pursuing your dream; sometimes you need to look deep inside yourself and ask if you’re ready to take that chance. It’s nice to be able to live and work in an environment that is considered a safe zone but being able to work in an environment that is exciting and doing something that you truly love is even better. I hope that these young Thai fashion designers will be an inspiration to you.

ELLE of Thailand, top fashion magazine for modern Thai women celebrated its 12 years anniversary with an “ELLE Fashion Week 2006″ at Central World Square, Bangkok, Thailand. This was a very important week for Thai Fashion industry. ELLE magazine are dedicating to bring to their readers the latest fashion trends, and to provide their reader with latest information on women issues and topics. ELLE Fashion week 2006 was held on October 31 – November 5, 2006; the event gave opportunity for famous Thai designers of Thailand to show off to the world of their latest collections.

The top designers of Thailand are Tirapan, Pisit, Kai under name Kai Ready to Wear, Nagara and Theatre. The middle designers are Issue, Zenithorial, Senada Theory, Greyhound Original, Headquarter for Ford Focus and Alisa B. The youngest designers are Sretsis, Munchu’s, Klose, Red Carpet and Boudoir. First time designer is 27 Friday, originally called Time’s End.

PRABHATI/Issue , October 31, 2006 ,18.30 – by Roaj Siengkhoun, the unique of this design was to introduce the craftiness on the fabric with taste. He stressed more on the tribal style and uniqueness of the pattern design. His designs were playful and colorful and it’s a collection for Spring/Summer 07.

His design stressed more on outfits for hiking or trekking, where the show started out with morning scenes, soft ray of sun and then noon scenes where the sun was at it’s hottest.

SRETSIS – Flying Underground, October 31, 2006 ,20.30 – by Pimdao Sukhahuta, her collection was a mix of Modern Attitude and Nostalgic Charm, and the outcome was a bit of a twist. Her fabric prints were unique, special order for each collection and when looking from a different angle, her collection stood out from the crowd, the Spring Summer 2007 is called Flying Underground, her style geared toward ‘80s Space-age, sophisticated of Boyish look and a mixed of modern day women.

The catwalk represents the sky, which the models had to walk a bit side way.

MUNCHU’S – The Stealing Beauty, November 1, 2006 ,18.30 – by Munchumard Nombanephoun, She brought the opposite together by mixing both Feminine and Masculine, designing cloths for modern day women. Her collection will give modern women more character and self-confident. This was her new collection called The Stealing Beauty, she break free from the basic rule of designing which she used classic fabric and brought it to the new level in the style of Rock and Punk.

The flooring of the catwalk was made out of hard wood floor, which add warmth, and with lights shining from above highlights the hair. The style of walking was fun and upbeat.

A special thanks to Mr. Nattawat (Jade) Chearananta, at ThaiCatwalk.com, Photographer and writer in Thai language for Event.

To be continued…

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