Meet the masterminds behind local brands you must check out this summer

Bangkok has never been short of good tailors—those who turn a regular dude into a dapper gentleman with beautifully designed jackets and sharply cut pants. Emerging men’s fashion house, Pila Studio, however, is not quite one of them.

SSAP is a go-to label for fanatics of streetwear. Apart from a wide range of T-shirts and jogging pants, this New York-born, Bangkok-bred label also produces a side collection called Sakol Project, where local indigo-dyed textile from Sakhon Nakhon takes the lead.

You’ve probably spotted Brisuthi’s luxurious bottles on the shelves of your favorite stores. Don’t let the uber-sophisticated packaging trick you—Brituthi is a Thai brand through and through, founded by skincare-loving entrepreneur Jakapong Tongsagul.

One size doesn’t fit all is the inevitable truth, which is why custom-made eyewear may be the answer for those who can’t seem to find frames that perfectly fit their faces. Let us introduce you to Arty&Fern, probably the only made-to- order eyewear maker in Bangkok.