From Court Colours to Western Collars: The Unique Fusion of 1930s Thai Fashion

“In 1930s Thailand, during the reign of King Rama VII, fashion experienced a fascinating blend of Western and traditional Thai elements. This era saw Western collar styles like Peter Pan, winged, and Windsor becoming popular among the Thai elite, especially as Western influences in clothing design grew. To complement these styles, this article accompanies a collection of vintage-inspired, colourised photographs. The images bring a unique cultural touch by incorporating Thailand’s traditional “auspicious dual colours” for each day of the week, a practice rooted in the royal inner court traditions from the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The concept pairs skirts with sabai shawls in symbolic colour combinations such as light yellow and blue for Monday or plum and green for Tuesday, each believed to bring good fortune. This careful pairing of Thai colours with Western collars symbolises an elegant fusion of East and West, honouring the beauty of Thai heritage while embracing Western sophistication in 1930s fashion..”

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