The Thai paradise that is Koh Samui was once the preserve of soap-dodging backpackers in search of higher meaning and ‘full moon’ parties (we know because that was us circa 1995), but now the island has raised the bar somewhat, offering a neat blend of authentic Thai culture and western luxury standards, so much so that the hotly anticipated third season of the award-winning White Lotus was filmed on Koh Samui. It all begs the question of what to wear in a place that is innately relaxed, yet has a defining element of style. The answer lies in a wardrobe concoction of modern bohemianism…
For Her
For Him
Ryan Thompson is a UK-based menswear and lifestyle writer, whose work has appeared in, among others, the Financial Times, Mr Porter, The Rake and Ape to Gentleman