Name: Erik Strong
Age: 24
From: Swedenx
Occupation: Student for life!
Favorite music style: Rock
How would your friends describe your style: Lazy business
Your most frequented shopping destination: Malmo, Sweden
Your first Converse: I bought my first two pairs when I was 10. Red and Yellow
Favorite Converse: Black, Black and Black
What does your style say about you: Classic with a touch of chilli sauce and Tom Yum!

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Name: Pichit Suphanpornsuk
Age: 25
From: Thailand
Occupation: Musician
Favorite music style: Rock, punk, jazz, blues, bossanova, ska
Describe your style: Tattoo obsessed
Indispensable item: Wallet and Converse
Your most frequented shopping destination: Second hand shops
Why are you wearing these particular Converse: I like the vibrant colours that match well with the classic black.
Favorite Converse: The ones I’m wearing now

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Name: Kongpat Sakdapitak
Age: I will never tell
From: Thailand
Occupation: Pop Art practitioner
How would your friends describe your style: Unpredictable and whimsical
Your most frequented shopping destination: Everything from Bangkok temple fairs to Soho, New York.
Your first Converse: When I was 15, I spent my whole savings on a pair of Chucks.
Favorite Converse: I have so many pairs. I have a lot of colours. I love them all, and I think Converse has be worn a lot to achieve the state of ultimate beauty. But I would say black high top is the top of my list!
What does your style say about you?: My style changes accordingly to my feelings at that moment. Lately I’ve been sticking to one colour for each week.
What are shoes for?: Heading toward your goal.

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Name: Pornphan Pongpaibool
Age: 27
From: Bangkok
Occupation: Stylist
Favorite band: Robot in Disguise
Indispensable items: Sunglasses.
Your most frequented shopping destination: JJ market
Your first Converse: My dad bought a pair for me for a gym class when I was 14
What does your style say about you?: Life is style. Style is life.
What are shoes for?: Wearing.

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Name: Prowwaree Preeyawarawat
Age: 22
From: Thailand
Occupation: Model
Does music influence your style? It depends on how I feel
How would your friends describe your style: Individualistic
Indispensable item: Phone and Converse
Your most frequented shopping destination: Siam Square
Your first Converse: I bought a pair myself when I was 15
What does your style say about you?: Lively
What your shoes say about you?: Everything
What are shoes for?: Walking.

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Name: Anon Singhtongla
Age: 28
Sex: Very male
Occupation: photographer
Favorite Converse: Black All Stars for their simplicity and timelessness
Personal style: Simple and subtle
Thoughts on Bangkok fashion scene: Bangkokians love to dress up. It’s fun to capture their takes on clothes and shoes.

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Anavatch Pisutthisap, 25, Bangkok
Student and guitarist.
What kind of music do you like?
Progressive rock, rock, metal, blues, pop, jazz, hip hop.
What was your first concert?
I went to a country concert with my family. I don’t remember much, but I recall liking the female dancers.
What influences your style?
Music influences me a great deal. My friends don’t get my style, they call me an emo kid.
What do your shoes say about you?
The mood I’m in.

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Jirat Pornpanitpun, 38, Samui Island
What kind of music do you like?
I like “Luk Thung” (country) music.
Who is your fashion hero?
I have a rugged style. I like Surasak Wongthai.
What do your shoes say about you?
They are shoes. They can’t say anything.

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Sitthiarj Omsiri, 26, Bangkok
Photographer
How would you describe your style?
Simple and poignant.
Why are you wearing this pair of Converse?
I don’t know. I’ve been wearing them for a long time.
What are shoes for?
Companionship.

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Angkana Kunthasak, 29, Bangkok
Employee
What was your first concert?
My first concert was a Moderndog show. Very fun.
What is your style influence?
Myself
Why are you wearing this pair of Converse?
They give me a “street” look, but are still subtle and classic.

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Athi Wannasri, 30, Bangkok
Stylist
Do you remember your first concert?
I don’t remember what band it was. But it was at MBK when I was 15, I loved it.
What is your fashion sense?
Funky. I’m influenced by music.
What was your first pair of Converse?
White high tops. I paid for them with my allowance.