Art & Fashion — Koh Phangan
Shopping Guide to Koh Phangan
Art and Fashion Guide to Koh Phangan
Over the last few years, more and more artists have been visiting the island, most liken it to a great source of inspiration with its wonderful nature, energy and the fact that all of the people you will meet will inspire you also.
13 Nov 2020
Art Market at Soi Krung Street in Thong Sala
This week's highlight was the market at Soi Krung in Thong Sala, already a popular artisan street with restaurants, tattoo shops, jewelry, crafts, and fashion.
23 Oct 2020
guideJungle Dreaming
Missing the Jungle much? We definitely are! Let's catch up with some of Jungle Experiences core stars, the original performers who have been there since the beginning days of this magical party.
21 Jul 2020
guideKoh Phangan Isolation Stories - BRY0 & Baby Sebbie
Wise words from Baby Sebbie! Let's join them at home to find out what they've been doing during isolation.
5 May 2020
guideKoh Phangan Isolation Stories - The Alien 'Quarantine' Sisters
Bringing the 80's workout energy vibes and lots of creativity we present to you the wonderful Alien Sisters of Koh Phangan!
28 Apr 2020
guideKoh Phangan Isolation Stories - Christopher Thomas
Hoping to inspire anyone that needs it and a chance to see your friends or learn about our wonderful people
14 Apr 2020
guideLearn to Crochet at home with Phanganist
Crochet your own fabulous bikini for those beautiful beach days!
7 Apr 2020
guideJil Ripault Body Paint Artist
Jil has always enjoyed art and found herself bored of painting on a flat surface and so moved on to the human body where she enjoys the curves and facial features.
1 Apr 2020
guideand the New Year Party Style Awards go to...!
Happy New Year and what a beautiful bunch of party goers you are! Here's our favourtie outfits from the party week!
5 Jan 2020
guideWhat Clothes to bring to Koh Phangan
Thailand is more than likely hotter and with an altogether different climate to your home Country so it can be difficult knowing exactly what clothes to get and bring to wear here. Let us help you pack your suitcase!
21 Sept 2019
guideNatural, Handmade and Upright Delicious at Pink Pineapple Self Care
Pink Pineapple Self Care promote an all natural beauty and care regime alongside a trendy-cool lifestyle brand which coincides with the beautiful island of Koh Phangan. Alongside picking up some of mother nature's treats for your skin you will also find accessories to match, such as diffuser necklac
15 May 2019
guideExperience and Opening Doors with Spark Circus!
Mostly we want to start a conversation with these communities. For them to know that we see them, and are listening to their story, is very important to us. Circus gives us a starting point. As we visit different communities we find out what they need and have in the years sponsored: schools being b
13 Mar 2019
guideBRY0 Uncovered
BRY0 knew she wanted to be an artist from the age of 3...working with people, friends, faces and experience that inspire her everyday life. Sharing the love she encounters to the public. Enjoy learning more in our interview.
22 Feb 2019
guideThe Psychedelic Art of Colin Thompson
Colin’s paintings have that typical hallucinogenic and ‘trippy’ look and although there is a small connection to this it is not to do with the painter himself. It is necessary for Colin to work hard on them and take long hours to concentrate and create these beautiful pieces.
16 Dec 2018
guideShowing your true colours: Body painting and its origins
We all love going to parties and getting our skin covered with colourful symbols and drawings; but have you ever wondered what’s the story behind this practice? Well we have, and here’s a quick summary of what we found out.
14 Sept 2018
guideArt on Koh Phangan - Christopher Thomas, Star Lab Industries
Phanganist presents Christopher Thomas, Founder of Art and Design Company Star Lab Industries, who creates beautiful art work on Koh Phangan as well as internationally.
24 Jun 2018
guideUnique Bohemian Style and Fashion at Noi Shop with Bo
Bo has a certain taste and knows how to dress and present the garments which you cannot find elsewhere on the island. What attracts you to Noi Shop is the array of colourful, uniquely designed clothes.
8 May 2018
guideTrance Clothes on Koh Phangan
Trance is more than just music, some see it as a way of life and this includes clothes. Trance wear is greatly inspired by nature and we have come up with a few places for you to find beautiful Trance clothing if you fancy ‘getting ya Trance on’!
7 Feb 2018
guideHigh End Fashion and Style on Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is a classy island, forget your stereotypical thinking of neon army fashion and think more 'stylish gypsy' threads. Here is a small selection of where you can find some exquisite fashion and accessories on the island...
18 Jan 2018
guidePhanganist Christmas Gift Idea's
We thought that we would help with some ideas both for a good budget and a low budget as well. We don’t all need loads of stuff here do we? But sometimes it is nice to treat the ones you love.
14 Dec 2017
guideSupporting Thai Artists and Charities at Dream on Koh Phangan
Dream combines my two favourite things – art and charity. Everything in the shop is made in Thailand by upcoming and established artists. The artists are all paid well for their work. We give between 10% and 100% to Thai based charities depending on the item sold. So people support charitable causes
10 Nov 2017
guideKP Gems with Leo - Andrea Pet Tawan
As we continue our journey with Leo, discovering some of the island’s true gems and sharing them with you, we stop off to meet with our good friend Andrea of Pet Tawan Silver Jewelry. Ha-ha I would just dance TOO much! After one time I knew I had to get an infusion as I was so dehydrated and I had a
3 Oct 2017
guideBeaton Macrame - Now Living the Dream with their Shop in Thong Sala
Beaton have now realised their dream of having a physical platform for their unique macrame jewelry in the shape of a shop on the artistic street of Krung Thai in Thong Sala, an absolute dream of a location for art such as theirs. We begin by admiring their recent stones found here on the island, bl
5 Sept 2017
guideDreams Secrets Lingerie and Oliver Twist Styling Fashion Show at Phanganist HQ
Phanganist Hostel are super pleased to tell you about another Dreams Secrets Fashion Show happening on Monday September 4th. This proves to be an extra special show as they have teamed up with Oliver Twist Hair School for the styling of the models.
2 Sept 2017
guideCostume Artist Lali Whisper - Remembering Phangan 'Love in all Forms'
Lali has always been making clothes and costumes and was already was working with big Russian superstar Dima Bilan when she met Georgia from Jungle Experience. Lali found it fascinating to create costumes for the outdoor music scene, it meant she had to learn many new skills and a new approach
1 Jun 2017
guideSow the Seed of Art Project - Colormoon Festival
For over one year now Oud has been working with the children of the island with his ‘Sow the Seed of Art’ project which works completely by donation and all funds go into buying the next lot of equipment which he photographs and documents for all to see on his facebook page.
24 Apr 2017
guideThe Form of the Universe - Maggi's Shell Art
I don’t think, I just start and then something happens. I have been painting about 10,000 shells now and no shell is ever the same. It’s amazing how many designs can come up, you have the form of the shell which is always the same, it’s really interesting.
18 Apr 2017
guideFairy Tale and Fantasy with Elena of 'Flura Natura' Fashion Design
I want people to look beautiful and magical. So everyone would feel like heroes in a fairy tale or a fantasy. When people wear luminous, psychedelic, as well as stylish clothes, there is a full correspondence with the design of the club and there is a feeling of being in a fairy tale; in anothe
9 Apr 2017
guideThe Powerful Sexual Energy of 'Kundalini Fire Show' with Vera and Rada
The sexuality energy is a base energy, I am making it exciting to the people and then they are more open in themselves. they want to get to know each other and it’s a good connection, it gives the love energy between them and I feel myself like this. We are in love only with the energy of
4 Apr 2017
guideStyle Inspiration from February's Fashion
There's always a mini micro climate of current styles circulating on the party and 'trendy' circuit but most people are so free here that each individual has their own style and doesn't bother with Western trends. Here's some of our favourite picks from this month...
27 Feb 2017
guide'Making You Sexy' Mehdi from Dreams Secrets Lingerie Shop
It makes people beautiful! It could give more animation for parties, not only for tourists. Also if people are staying in in the evening at a hotel it will bring more fun, some kind of pleasure. If you look nice then it’s a good feeling!
5 Feb 2017
guideA True Gemstone of Koh Phangan - Andrea from Pet Tawan Silver Jewelry
Andrea’s green eyes sparkle with that magical wisdom that one can only achieve through a life of peacefulness and knowledge and all she wants for her and her family is to be able to stay here a long time and be able to sell her stones and jewelry which she loves and we hope as much that she can do t
4 Dec 2016
guideIn the early stages of her 'Burning man spirited retirement project'- Aritst Luka
Movement Arts for me is a psyche thing, the practice is therapeutical and the gigs pay well (in some countries), so it’s definitely a way of life. But I’m a jack of all trades and trying my best not to end up master of none so I’m trying to get as good as I can at all the things I do.
30 Nov 2016
guideWear a Helmet on Koh Phangan! Phanganist & Lilawadee Promotion
Phanganist has teamed up with Lilawadee to help encourage all of the people of Koh Phangan to wear a helmet by offering 15% off all helmets for one month! Wearing a helmet will protect you if you have a fall or crash etc. Don’t ruin that beautiful head of yours whilst on this reality of dreams that
24 Oct 2016
guideDraw Every Day and Inspiring Words from Artist Margarita
Recent Inspiration is Sailor Jerry Tattoo Flash, Frida Kahlo, Alice in Wonderland; Through The Looking Glass Movie, To Kill a Mocking Jay by Harper Lee, Pork Buns and Dim Sum. I painted colorful abstract geometrical shapes on Treechart Hostel’s Reception Wall reflecting the pre existing geometrical
4 Oct 2016
guideHearts, Eyeballs and Names - a quick paint
'When graffiti - be that a tag, a throw-up, or a piece, is done with style, wit, and grace, it is one of the most progressive and important art movements in the world'. - Thomas Olesen
2 Aug 2016
guideBack to the Rave Days with our Latest Fashion Picks!
A bit of an old school raver vibe, acid faces, neon (as usual) and trippy patterns, is it getting a resurrection?
26 Jun 2016
guideKoh Phangan Party Style Picks of the Week
We're always fascinated to see all of the party goers in their unique styles and personal style creations from all over the world.
4 Apr 2016
guideLook Great on Koh Phangan's Beaches with our Swimwear Pick
Here's our ten favourite swimwear pieces available for you to enjoy and strut your stuff on the beach with on Koh Phangan, we'll bring you more very soon!
26 Mar 2016
guide'Not being rich in your Wallet, but in your Heart' - Marco from Lilawadee
The concept was to not have one, it is a store where you can find many things from all the travels we make. We wanted to do something different, when we were sure about having a shop on Koh Phangan we knew we wouldn’t be selling full moon party t shirts so we decided to make a different, chic and el
24 Feb 2016
guideBetter with Pictures than Words - VOYDER
I’m generally better with pictures rather than words, hence why I only say my own name ALL THE TIME! I like to paint abandoned places, abandoned buildings, factories and the odd bit of steel.
5 Feb 2016
guideSteak and Wine with Hairdresser Nate
Nate is a warm, humble guy that in fact has had, and still does have some interesting clients, ‘Most of my clients in Texas are soccer mums, trophy wives and some celebrities. I have done the actress Sandra Bullock’s hair, Zane Holtz from ‘Dusk til Dawn’ and Bob Schneider’.
31 Jan 2016
guideAdapting her Art to Phangan Style is Costume Maker Carelle
On Phangan I try to make something that is adapted to this place, tribal fusion style for dancers in Sri Thanu and also recently I have been making more costumes for parties. I am making samba inspired costumes, using these types of colours and going back to these things as they are more adapted to
21 Jan 2016
guide'Born to be an Outlaw' with Artist and Musician Shane Forbes
When she told and taught me I felt that I understood it and I put this in my mind but didn’t start painting properly until twelve years later when I had more free time. I could do it good pretty much straight away but I got better over time. I have to create the time to produce art as I still have t
18 Jan 2016
guideMelon is a Melody of Art
I like to take walks outside by myself and spend too much time looking at plants/trees/flowers. I’m also interested in women’s places in societies. I study this a lot in the different places I live, and think about various trials for women throughout different histories.
16 Jan 2016
guideMoontribe's Progressing Fashion
Since the last few years we order, import and retail high quality clothing to offer our customers a wide selection of original designs by renowned western brands, most of which are found in Thailand exclusively at Moontribe Progressive Fashion. Because we like to be different and creative we never
5 Dec 2015
guideSomi from Inland Island Clothing
Inland Island beachwear is all crotchet, I make all the clothes myself. I studied making fabric and my favourite was weaving, knitting and screen printing which was not actually related to crotchet. I wanted to make something more productive to sell, something I can make on the beach. You can be mor
13 Oct 2015
guideLilawadee Concept Store - Koh Phangan
Lilawadee Concept store in Koh Phangan is a feast for the eyes. One of the only stores to sell original pieces of fashion, homeware, art and stylish motorbike helmets, you are sure to find something you fancy.
22 Feb 2012