avenue|gift guide BK Magazine’s guide to the best new products this festive season
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Special Supplement in BK MAGAZINE No.520 DECEMBER 20, 2013 AvenueGiftGuide_NEW.indd 1
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nless you’ve been living in a field, or perhaps camped out on the street around Democracy Monument, then you might well have noticed that the festive season is here again. While we’re not big fans of all the tinsel and those cheesy Christmas tunes being played on constant loop, we do love the excuse it gives us to get out there and hit the malls. If you’re not sure where to get started or what the must-have items are this winter, then the Avenue Gift Guide is your ideal shopping companion. We round up the hottest new products on the shelves, from the fields of fashion, tech, beauty, sport and much, much more. From top retro cameras to the mustknow female fashion trends, we aim to cover all your shopping needs.
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So whether you’re looking for ways to blow that end of year bonus or just desperately trying to think of gift ideas for the special people in your life, this is the perfect place to start.
Who’s in Charge? General Manager James Fuss Managing Editor, Special Projects Nick Measures Managing Editor, Product Director Gr goire Glachant Guide Editor Vasachol Quadri, Chantich Kongchanmitkul Sub-editor Carl Dixon Senior Staff Writers Monruedee Jansuttipan, Wachiraporn Janrut Staff Writer Pieng-or Mongkolkumnuankhet, Thitipol Panyalimpanun Junior Writers Thasanee Sethi Junior Content Coordinator Sipanna Broesevangroenou Production Supervisor Komkrit Klinkaeo Art Director Dechart Sangsawang Graphic Designer Panita Thiraphapong Junior Graphic Designer Peeraya Sirathanisa, Nemintorn Ketkeaw, Wariya Whangwaewklang Advertising Director Wanida Akeapichai Sales Manager Tipkritta Chiraporncharas, Sherry Maturose Kato
Senior Sales Associates Tassanee Mahamad, Orajira Sukkasem, Onwara Sittirug, Waranuch Thaneerat, Nattaya Bovornsettanon, Wipavadee Phasuk, Thanyarat Rungkitthanyakarn Senior Tele Sales Associate Orakarn Laohakanjanasiri Junior Sales Associate Namtip Janhom Marketing Manager Pavida Chitprasertsuk
GUCCI ON CRUISE Counting down to another big season for fashion, Italian high-end brand Gucci has teased us by launching their Cruise Collection for spring/summer 2014 which mixes warm sunset tones and harks back to the 70s. The women’s collection features jumpsuits, blazers and shirt dresses in oversized proportions for an easygoing, slightly sporty appeal. Men’s items put the focus on prints and bold colors in suits, pants and shirts. Available early 2014 at Gucci Boutique, Luxe Galerie, 1/F Central Chidlom, Ploenchit Rd., 02-793-7000. BTS Chit Lom.
Marketing Executive, Senior Creative Services Puttipat Teerakawongsakul Distribution Executive Suda Angsuputiphant Finance Manager Supaporn Bangmung Assistant Finance Manager Kedsaraporn Suinta Senior Accountant Anchalee Limkhamduang Administrator Maneeya Kanthongdang Interns Pathipol Ratchataarpa, Manisha Kalra, Kirattha Kasemnavakarn
Group Directors Chief Executive Officer Gretchen Worth gworth@asia-city. co.th Group Digital Director Greg Duncan duncann@asia-city. com.sg
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The Avenue Gift Guide is published and distributed on December 20, 2013. It is published by Asia City Media Group Ltd., 22/F, Silom Center, 2 Silom Road, Bangkok 1050. Copyright ©2013 Asia City Media Group Ltd. The titles “BK Magazine,” “The Avenue Gift Guide” its associated logos or devices, and the content of The Avenue Gift Guide are the property of Asia City Media Group Ltd. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is strictly prohibited. This publication is distributed as a supplement to BK Magazine. The magazine may not be distributed without the express written consent of Asia City Media Group Ltd. Contact the Advertising Department for ad rates and specifications. All advertising must comply with the Publisher’s terms of business, copies of which are available upon request.
Following the global success of the PlayStation 3, Sony is now setting the gaming world alight with the release of the PlayStation 4. New Features: ∙ New controllers have a “share” button for easy access to social features like the “view-in-game” live stream from friends. ∙ A cloud-based gaming service that streams video games and connects to your Sony smartphones, tablets and PlayStation Vita. ∙ It includes a blu-ray player (like the previous model), 500GB hard-drive for additional storage, 8GB of system memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and two 3.0 USB ports. ∙ The PlayStation Camera, a motion-sensing digital camera. ∙ There are other audio/video output options such as HDMI TV and Optical S/PDIF audio to use your PlayStation 4 as a one-stop media center.
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WORK & PLAY Womens
Topshop, Price TBA
Topshop, Price TBA
How to get that all-day casual-yetsmart look.
Zara, B1,190
izzue, BTK
b+ab, B12,500
Dapper, B1,890 BELSTAFF
Essentials Topshop. 1/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-613-1660. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. Zara. 1/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-8000. BTS Siam.
Topshop, B4,490
izzue, B2,990
b+ab and izzue. 3/F Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. 02-658-1000. BTS Siam. DVF. 1/F, Central Chidlom, Ploen Chit Rd. 02-793-7777. BTS Chit Lom. Belstaff. Order online at www. belstaff.com Dapper Exclusive. 2/F Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. 02-658-1000. BTS Siam.
DVF, Price TBA
Beauty ALL-IN-ONE PALETTE Items: Bobbi & Katie Palette (B3,000) and Bobbi & Katie Mini Brush Set (B3,100). The inspiration: The collaboration between Bobbi Brown and American actress Katie Holmes (Dawson’s Creek, The Ice Storm, Batman Begins) takes inspiration from Holmes’ busy life as an actress and mother. The palette is designed to be a one-stop kit of eight shades of eye shadow (that can be used as a brush on, too), two shades of lip color and a mini pencil liner. The Mini Brush set comes with a cosmetics bag that includes a blender brush, eye shadow brush, eye sweep brush and a smoky eye liner brush. Why it’s hot: Very convenient if you’re in a rush or traveling as the selected shades in the palette work for nearly all skin colors, mix and match perfectly and work for both day and night looks. Bobbi Brown. Beauty Hall M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-8000. BTS Siam.
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Gear
Mens
THE GENTLEMAN BIKER Pedaling down the street has never looked so good with these must-have accessories to pimp out your bike this winter.
Helt Pro Helmet, Pedal Lane, B4,200
Keep it sporty with these athletic picks. Greyhound, B2,995
Brooks Flyer Select Saddle, Velayenn Bike Shop, B3,800
LOUIS VUITTON
Sandro, B7,950 Mopha Tools Roll, Pedal Lane, B1,250
Bookman Bike Lights, Pedal Lane, B890
Jawbone, B4,990
Herschel Supply Co., B4,590
H&M, B899 Kenzo x New Era Cap, B2,500
Klean Kanteen 27oz., B1,000 and Arundel Bottle Cage, Pedal Lane B850
Essentials Greyhound and 5cm. 3/F Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. 02-658-1000. BTS Siam.
Brooks Slender Leather Grip, Pedal Lane, B2,600
Sandro, H&M and Kenzo x New Era. G/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-2 793-7400. BTS Siam/Chit Lom.
Essentials
Jawbone. Available at iStudio, 3/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-9315. BTS Siam. Adidas. G/F Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. 02-658-1000. BTS Siam.
Pedal Lane. 1/F BACC, 939 Rama 1 Rd., 081615-6592. www.pedallane.com. BTS National Stadium.
Herschel Supply Co. 5/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-2 793-7400. BTS Siam/ Chit Lom.
Velayenn Bike Shop. 808/15 Soi Thararom 2, Soi Thong Lor, 080-900-2610. www.facebook.com/velayenn.shop
Louis Vuitton. M/F Siam Paragon. Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-8000. BTS Siam.
Addidas Adistar Racer, B2,990
Sixty Fixy Bangkok. 235/20 Sukhumvit Soi 31, 084-123-6655.
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Soft tones aren’t all sweet this season with bold geometric cuts adding a touch of strength.
Pull&Bear, B3,990
Milin, B4,190 Topshop, Price TBA
Tu’i, B11,900
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Valentino, B55,900
Fendi, B37,900
Essentials Milin. 3/F Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. 02-658-1134. BTS Siam.
Urbanears, B4,490
Tu’i and Kate Spade. G/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-6407000. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. Topshop and Topshop Unique. 1/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-613-1660. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. Valentino and Fendi. M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-8000. BTS Siam.
Home CLEAN BURNING Merging flair with a dash of science, Voluspa’s candles are crafted with a creamy coconut wax blend that enhances the fragrance as well as allows a clean burn. These pesticide-free candles have just made their way to Another Alternative Pop Up Store (Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd., 02-658-1000. BTS Siam) and are available now till May 2014. Available as single candles or in gift sets, Voluspa offers both long-burning candles like the Ceramic Candle (B2,590), which has 100 burning hours, and diffusers like the 100ml Diffuser (B2,090) from their Japonica collection.
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MEN’S FRAGRANCES Five top new scents for guys.
Burberry Brit Rhytym, Burberry, B2,750 (50ml)
Topman, B5,990
PRADA
Dior Homme, Dior, B2,500 (50ml)
Paul Smith, Price TBA
Issey Miyake, B22,900
Polo Red, Polo, B3,400 (special Xmas set of 75ml and 30ml) Timo, B3,500
Jack Spade, B12,300
Forever Sailing, Moschino, B2,000 (30ml), B2,500 (50ml) and 3,200 (100ml)
Burberry, Price TBA
Essentials Paul Smith. 1/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-6107701. BTS Siam. Topman. 2/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-6131660. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. Issey Miyake and Prada. M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-8000. BTS Siam. Mango Mojito, B5,550
Jack Spade. G/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02640-7000. Timo. 2/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-8000. Mango Mojito. Siam Square Soi 2, Rama 1 Rd. BTS Siam. Burberry. 1/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-6107701. BTS Siam.
Vesace Eros, Versace, B2,040 (30ml), B2,770 (50ml) and B3,300 (100ml)
Essentials Perfume available at Beauty Hall, M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-8000. BTS Siam.
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The arrival of the end of the year signals the time for evian®, the premier French mineral water, to introduce its latest fashion collaboration. Following the successful partnerships with such design luminaries as Diane von Furstenberg, Issey Miyake, Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier and Paul Smith, this latest edition gives carte blanche to ELIE SAAB, the fast-rising fashion star who has dressed royalty and conquered Paris with the feminine elegance of his haute couture line. ELIE SAAB was born in Beirut, where he quickly rose to prominence as Lebanese high-society’s de rigueur designer and dressed HRH Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan for her coronation ceremony. As early as 2000, SAAB was invited to the catwalks of Milan, but Paris was to become his high fashion home, following invitations by the prestigious Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. Hollywood took notice, too, with Halle Berry wearing ELIE SAAB to accept her Oscar award for Best Actress. Prestigious couture salon and ready-to-wear boutique openings quickly followed—most recently at Hong Kong’s esteemed Landmark Mall and a new multi-story headquarters based in a grand 18th century Parisien hotel particulier.
evian® is born in the heart of the French Alps, in a protected site surrounded by mountains and glaciers. The water journeys for 15 years through glacial sands, protected by impermeable rocks, naturally filtered and gradually acquiring its mineral composition. Finally, evian® water emerges as pure as Nature crafted it. Perfectionism and total sophistication are just two of the qualities evian® and ELIE SAAB have in common. The purity of his designs and his dedication to elegance also resonate with evian®. Moreover, ELIE SAAB brings to this particular design a touch of craftsmanship, imbuing this limited edition bottle with a refined lace pattern that exudes femininity and grace—a fitting tribute to purity. The ELIE SAAB for evian® bottle will be available in 75 cl and will be available worldwide in selected restaurants and stockists, for the holiday season.
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Womens
WOMEN’S FRAGRANCES
HOT
Five top new scents for girls.
From camo and animal to texturized and graphic, women get bold with print this season. Acqua Di Giogia EDP, Giorgio Armani, B2,900 (50ml) and B3,700 (100ml)
Milin, B8,650
H&M, B1,299
Loverdose Tattoo, Diesel, B2,600 (50ml) and B3,200 (75ml)
GIVENCHY
Izzue, B3,990 Flower in the Air, Kenzo, B2,610 (30ml), B3,700 (50ml) and B5,050 (100ml)
Asava, Price TBA
Kate Spade, B15,800
Milin, B6,960
Omnia Crystalline, Bvlgari, B2,800 (40ml) and B3,600 (65ml)
b+ab, Price TBA
Essentials H&M. 1/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02610-8000. BTS Siam. b+ab and izzue. 3/F Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. 02-658-1000. BTS Siam. Milin. 3/F Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. 02658-1134. BTS Siam. Givenchy. Available at Club21 M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 610-8000. BTS Siam.
Topshop, B4,190
Kenzo, B1,800
Burberry Body Tender, Burberry, B2,350 (35ml), B3,070 (60ml) and B4,000 (85ml)
Essentials Perfume available at Beauty Hall, M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-690-1000. BTS Siam.
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PLAIDS &CHECKS Mens
Tech CLASSIC SHOOTERS Five cutting-edge cameras with retro style.
Geometric patterns and somber tones are a must for men’s wardrobes.
Leica M240 Specs: 24MP sensor. RAW/JPEG. 3” TFT Display (920k pixels). Full HD video (25 fps only). Price: B270,000
Topman, B9,590 Nixon The Sentry SS, Price TBA
Nikon DF
VALENTINO
Specs: Top continuous shooting speed at 5.5 frames per second (full resolution), ISO 100-12,800, 16 MP full-frame sensor, RAW/JPEG. 3.2” (921k dots). Price: B87,900
Fujifilm FinePix X100s Specs: 16MP sensor, RAW/JPEG. 2.8” LCD Screen (460k pixels), full HD video, 2.8” screen (480k pixels), built-in flash.
H&M, B499
Price: B30,990
Olympus Pen E-P5 Paul Smith, Price TBA
Topman, B31,90
Specs: Wi-Fi, 16.1 MP full HD video. Micro Four Thirds sensor, ISO 100-25,600. 3” touch screen (1,040k pixels), RAW/JPEG. Price: From B33,990-B39,990
Essentials
5cm, B3,499
H&M (Men). 2/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 02-610-8000. BTS Siam. Topman. 2/F, CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-613-1660. BTS Siam/Chit Lom. 5cm. 3/F Siam Center, Rama 1 Rd. 02658-1000. BTS Siam. Valentino. M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 610-8000. BTS Siam. Paul Smith. 1/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-7701. BTS Siam. Nixon. 5/F CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Rd. 02-640-7000. BTS Siam/Chit Lom.
Panasonic - Lumix DMC-GM1 Specs: 16 MP sensor, RAW/JPEG, Wi-Fi, 3.0-inch, 1036K dot 3” touch-sensitive LCD, full HD video recording at 60i/30p, built-in pop-up flash. Micro HDMI output. Price: B24,990
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Cheap and Chic X’Mas Set, Moschino, B2,800
BEAUTY Primed for lovin’!, Benefit, B2,450
Lancôme Beauty Box, an all-in-one gift box with 19 pieces including makeup, brushes, masks and fragrances in a luxury case, B5,800
Must have make-up kits for the perfect look this festive season.
Beauty All The Way makeup bag, Clinique, B650
Essentials Midnight Lip Look Bag in Nude, MAC, B2,400
Bobbi Brown, Clinique, MAC, Lancôme and YSL. M/F Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd., 610-8000. BTS Siam.
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SKINDEEP The top treatment sets to soothe your skin this season.
Hair Damage Remedy, Aveda, B1,500
Midnight Lover, Kiehl, B2,400
Essentials Kiehl and Origins. M/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-8000. Aveda. 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1 Rd. 02-610-9656.
Ginger for Two, Origins, B2,100
H2O+. 2/F, Siam Center, 02658-1706. BTS Siam.
Face Oasis, H20+, B5,480
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Scents Ikea, B189-239
Muji, B175-595
HAPPY HOME
Muji, B1,450
AROMATIC AREA
Aromatic Charm, Thann, selection of pure-scented oils including Summer Rose, Jasmine Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary, B890/1,150.
Muji, B1,950
From the opening of Swedish home store IKEA last year to the arrival of Spanish décor shop Zara Home this year, here are our top decor picks to refresh your living space this festive season.
Jasmine Boudoir Body Essentials Set, Panpuri, contains Siamese Water Uplifting body cream wash, body cream, polish, massage and body oil, organic wash bar, hand and nail cream and a massage tool, B6,190.
Paperoom by Sifa, B490
Zara Home, B1,190
Zara Home, B290
Paperoom by Sifa, B370
Zara Home, B1,990
Essentials Collection Powdery Blossom, Botanique, scented potpourri which gives a gentle aroma of lily and jasmine flowers, B440.
IKEA. 39 Moo 6 Bangna Trad Rd., Bangkok, 02-708-7999.
Zara Home. 1/F, Siam Paragon, Rama 1
Xbox One, Price TBA
Rd. 02-610-9977. BTS Siam.
Muji. 3/F, Central Chidlom, 02-793-3306. BTS Chit Lom. Beats Pills, B9,900
Paperoom by Sifa. 21/2-3 Sukhumvit Soi 49. 02-662-7040/4.
DIY DIY GIFT GUIDE: AZRIEL BOX The buzz: The latest project by the Sifa Decoupage School after launching the Paperoom café and gift shop two months ago, the Azriel Box keeps the focus on do-it-yourself crafts with various creative gifts where all the required materials come in one-box sets. The products: Decorative and fashion items, including the Box Clutch (set comes with the choice of clear or black clutch, E6000 glue, assorted crystals, rhinestones, metal studs and pliers, B1,090), and the X’Mas Snow Globe (mason jar, small decorative Christmas tree, snow glitter, glue and ribbon, B690). How to order: Orders can be made via Faceboox (www.facebook.com/AzrielBox), Line: AzrielBox and azrielbox.wordpress.com
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