Earlier this month, the likes of Orawan Ingkhisit, Amata Chittasenee, Saks Rouypirim and Piyatat Hemmatat gathered at Philip Huang and Chomwan Weeraworawit’s novel appointment-only Bangkok showroom at Phloen Chit for the screening of Finding Oasis. A film by their fashion brand Philip Huang, Finding Oasis accompanies the Oasis S/S 2021 collection and is directed by Chomwan with cinematography by the celebrated Sayombhu Mukdeeprom, the eyes behind Call Me By Your Name and Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives.
Philip Huang’s new headquarter in Ploenchit
Serving casual Northeastern Thai cuisine to the guests—think som tum, gai yaang and sticky rice—the event on July 8 was an all-round tribute to the indigo dyeing grandmas of Sakon Nahkorn whom the brand collaborated with for its latest collection. The centrepiece of the event, the 12-minute film, documents Philip Huang’s journey in Isan since five years ago. In 2016, Philip and Chomwan founded their clothing brand that merges indigenous knowledge from generations of artisans in Isan with contemporary design. Introducing the indigo grandmas, the holders of this invaluable savoir-faire in Sakon Nakorn, the film explores the ladies’ vision and stories. Immersed in the world of living indigo, the audience learns of the meticulous processes of dyeing and weaving organic textile.
Related: How Indigo Became The Cornerstone Of Philip Huang And Chomwan Weeraworawit’s Sustainable Fashion Collections
Stills from ‘Finding Oasis’ 
