PLATINUM MALL WWW.PLATINUMFASHIONMALL.COM OPENING HOURS Daily, 10.30am-9pm DIRECTIONS Exit BTS Skytrain station Chit Lom and head to Petchaburi Soi 21 (opposite Pratunam Complex), about 10 minutes away
THE LOWDOWN
A relatively new shopping centre, Platinum Fashion Mall is likened to Chatuchak market, except it’s air-conditioned. With fi ve fl oors of long winding walkways, most of the stores are small and crammed with wares, so expect to do some digging to fi nd what you like. Dedicated to disposable fashion, you’ll fi nd maxi dresses, oversize tunics, studded sandals, patent leather heels, designerinspired bags, accessories, belts and maternity wear – but don’t expect top quality stuff. There are no fi tting rooms and there’s no trying before buying, so you’ll have to do some guesswork. But at such low prices, who’s complaining. And if you buy two or three pieces from the same store, they’ll even offer you wholesale prices. The vibe here is defi nitely young, and great for trendy high street options. With more than 1,500 shops, you’ll need at least two days to trawl the mall.
