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39 Almeta
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If the verdant colours of Thai silk evoke frumpy society matrons, then you're a candidate
for Almeta's more muted earth tones, similar in hue to raw sugar or lotus blossoms.
( www.almeta.com ; 20/3 Soi 23, Th Sukhumvit;
10am-6pm;
Sukhumvit exit 2,
Asoke exit 3)
40 Sop Moei Arts
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The Bangkok showroom of this nonprofit organisation features the vibrant cloth creations
and baskets of Karen weavers in Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand. Located near the end
of Soi 49/9, in the large Racquet Club complex. ( www.sopmoeiarts.com ; Soi 49/9, Th Sukhumvit;
9.30am-5pm Sun-Fri;
Phrom Phong exit 3 & taxi)
Local Life
Bangkok's Savile Row
The strip of Th Sukhumvit between BTS stops Nana and Asok is home to the bulk of Bangkok's tailors.
Raja's Fashions ( Click here , B2; 0 2253 8379; www.rajasfashions.com ; 160/1 Th Sukhumvit;
10am-8pm Mon-Sat; Nana exit 4) With his photographic memory for names, Bobby will make you feel as
important as the long list of VIPs he's fitted over his decades in the business.
Rajawongse ( Click here , A1; www.dress-for-success.com ; 130 Th Sukhumvit; 10.30am-8pm Mon-Sat;
Nana exit 2) Jesse and Victor's creations are particularly renowned among American visitors and residents.
Ricky's Fashion House ( Click here , A1;
0 2254 6887; www.rickysfashionhouse.com ; 73/5 Th Sukhum-
vit;
11am-10pm Mon-Sat & 1-5.30pm Sun;
Nana exit 1) Ricky gets positive reviews for his more casual
styles of custom-made trousers and shirts.
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