A winter respite-at lightning speed in Thailand

In the heart of Bangkok, skyscrapers and their adjoining shopping centers form a paradise for luxury lifestyles. [Photo/China Daily]

The shop's fashion wear is reputed for its sense of adventure and humor. It somehow manages to meld girlish sweetness with a spirit of rebellion, and its most distinct characteristic is the modern and elegant take it offers on traditional Thai elements. The brand is also well known in the country for its dream-like silhouettes, whimsical prints and embroidery.

A well concealed passage behind a door that is not readily apparent in Stretsis takes you to Matina Amanita. The jewelry shop not only completes Sretsis's brand line, but also creates jewelry that can complete any woman's gems fantasy, either elegant or wild.

Another place you should not miss is SIWILAI, on the fifth floor. Covering more than 800 square meters, it is a Thai version of Dover Street Market in London or 10 Corso Como in Milan.

Thai-made handcrafted items, vintage accessories and attire, as well as men's and women's clothes of niche brands, are displayed in the marketplace, which has a neighborhood-like atmosphere with its outdoor terraces and varied tenant mix, and an in-house restaurant. What I liked most was the balcony that overlooks the superb gardens of the British embassy, and which offers a great view of the city