Work Hard, Design Harder in Bangkok Art Studio

By Amanda Mookjai
Thailand Correspondent

I took part in an official workshop for creative people in Bangkok. The neighborhood, Wong Wian, slightly outside of the city centre, serves as a hub for indie artists, musicians, and those interested in creating fashion.

I became aware of the workshop for creative minds through a family friend who organizes fashion shows in Bangkok. I believe that people need to come out on a regular basis with more edgy, fun wear. The spot is away from the tourist eye and very much a Thai-local studio. While the attendees of the workshop were asked to keep the location "an intimate piece of information" so as to keep the artistic energy under wraps, I can reveal that is near one of the many malls found in the "City of Angels".

Gaew, a local designer, works on a caricature of her co-worker.

Typically, there is no photography allowed in such creative sessions. However, they made an exception for yours truly.

Boy, an aspiring designer from Northeast Thailand, hopes to create a brand that spans the globe. Cute blazer, boy.

Tanaporn, a resident of Yaowarat - the name for Bangkok's Chinatown - uses her Thai-Chinese heritage as an inspiration for her work.

A team of designers and public relations girls didn't hesitate to have fun while posing for Le Prestige du Monde.

Khob khun kha for the invite! Can't wait to have another opportunity to capture Bangkok's designers hard at work!