Another standout designer which was part of the Bangkok Couture Thailand Fashion Showcase was The Urban Apparel.

The Urban Apparel, as the title suggests, is a urban collection inspired by the urban city of Bangkok.  Most of the styles in the collection are androgynous (which we are seeing so much more these days when it comes to fashion).  The collection is inquisitive and interesting, and some looks even had their faces covered, probably to stress the point that many of these looks can be worn by men or women.  The Urban Apparel collection is actually 70-80% androgynous, or unisex.

When we sat to to talk with the two designers from The Urban Apparel, they really helped us to understand their inspiration for the collection.  Bangkok is a big, messy, urban city and the line reflects the chaos of it all.  They explained that Bangkok, especially, is a growing city, and as a city dweller, you have goals, and they are constantly shifting and moving quickly.  The collection grew out of this.

Although at The Urban Apparel they favor neutrals, like black and white, they also  like to have some special detailing so it doesn´t become boring. They aim to  interact different materials and fabrics to keep things interesting. The zippers, in concrete, are based on the many wires Bangkok has hanging around the city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by Lori Zaino