The Emporium Bangkok

The Emporium is like a glossy magazine come to life. Behold the seven layers of shopper's paradise, where the first three floors are dedicated solely to fashion. Exclusive world-class brand names dominate the ground floor, hot international designer items, leather and jewellery the first floor, and glamorous garb for the young and trendy, the second. Fashionistas, this is your playground.

Lifestyle Trends

Anyone acquainted with the world of interior d-cor will want to become one with the fittings and furniture in 'The Living Gallery' on the fourth floor. From Victorian bathtubs and chandeliers to see-through perspex chairs and inspired kitchenware, this is the place to outfit your lifestyle.

Peruse the 'Exotic Thai' gallery, where traditional design elements, textiles and crafts have been reincarnated as modern accessories. 'Design Source' holds baroque lamps, mirrors and sparkly statuettes, while modern contemporary Asian art prevails at the 'CVN Art Centre'. The fifth floor gathers diverse household appliances, silverware, porcelain, crystal - all the finishing touches to a stately dinner party.

For a tour through the conceptual world history of design, a visit to the Thailand Creative & Design Centre (TCDC), on the uppermost level is highly recommended. The TCDC features two state-of-the-art exhibition spaces, as well as Asia's largest design library. Sit down and absorb it all at Creative Coffee Space, where jazz music provides the ambiance for stimulating conversation.

Or if you are exhausted by now, why not sink into a comfy seat and space out at the luxurious cinema, after a rejuvenating treatment at 'Sense and Spirit Spa'. To finish off a day well spent, the reception area of SFX cinema is so highly polished, the floor reflects the orb-like lighting, which seems to follow you around as if you were on stage. Yes, you are a celebrity, and life is good!

Supermarket

It would be a shame if you go to The Emporium and don't check out the ground floor supermarket where you can find not only the best of Thailand, but imported fresh, processed, tinned and bottled goods from all the corners of the globe. If the sight of all this makes your stomach growl, you're in luck. For The Emporium features a host of trendy eateries and delis at its food hall. There's also two food courts to choose from; the one more of a Thai experience, the other a journey through international cuisine.