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On the right track
After suffering severe losses and struggling with change, Japan’s Kyushu Railway Company finally found the right format and today provides the most extensive tourist railway service under the name JR Kyushu.
Providing a model for Thailand to follow in its own moves to develop more passenger rail transport, the secret behind JR Kyshu’s success is unveiled in “Designing a Happy Journey: Reviving Kyushu Through Creativity”, an exhibition that at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre until May 26.
Part of the exhibition showcases the work of designer Eiji Mitoota, drew up train exteriors and interiors, railway stations, signs and uniforms. There are also installations of train fixtures such as chairs and seat upholstery.
The TCDC is on the sixth floor of the Emporium and is open daily except Monday from 10.30am to 9pm. Call (02) 664 8448, extension 213-4 or visit www.TCDC.or.th.
Salute to the president
Korea Post celebrates the inauguration of South Korea’s first female president, Park Geun-hye, with a commemorative stamp.
It’s available at House of Stamps counters in finer department stores. Call (02) 652 1064-7.
Antonia’s in the bag
A key member of the “Prince” family, Antonia by Marc Jacobs is among the fashion elite’s favourite bags.
This season the Antonia is reworked in petalo lamb leather making it a lighter carryall option ideal for everyday wear. The tote boasts a large front zip pocket deep enough to carry a host of necessities, a shoulder strap that can be removed if desired and main zippers that unzip deep while leather side gussets protect the wearer’s belongings from spilling out.
Sling one over your shoulder at the Marc Jacobs’ store in Siam Paragon.
Pressing the right Button
Button Up menswear recently launched Button Up Prive, a multi-brand lifestyle accessory shop for gentlemen, on the second floor of Siam Paragon.
The store offers accessories from 25 top brands including neckties, bowties, bags, handkerchiefs, cummerbunds and cufflinks as well as with an embroidery service to put your initial on your shirts.
Visit www.TheButtonUp.com.
