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Angelys Balek Unveils the Ultimate
Insider's Guide to Phuket's Most
Exclusive Style and Scene.
B Y J U L I A N S T E R L I N G
Picture this: a long-tail boat
skimming across Phuket's jade-
green waters, the sun dipping low,
casting golden light over secret
beach clubs and cliffside villas.
Somewhere nearby, the White Lotus
elite could easily be indulging in
their next lavish escape.is is the
energy channeled by Angelys Balek,
who has always known the real
ailand. e globally recognized
ai designer, whose effortlessly
cool swim and resort wear has
graced jet-setters worldwide, is your
ultimate insider to the country's
most exclusive spots. From where to
sip a sunset cocktail to the exact
look you should be wearing while
doing it, Angelys is serving up the
blueprint for living your best White
Lotus-level life in Phuket.
But behind the jet-set glow and
kaleidoscopic prints lies a story
grounded in artistic soul, bold
individuality, and a fearless creative
spirit."e defining moment that
inspired me to start my namesake
label was becoming a finalist in the
UK's WGSN contest for emerging
designers," Angelys says. "It felt like
years of passion and hard work
finally aligning. at moment gave
me the clarity to build something
deeply personal—a brand that
blends resortwear with art,
adventure, and glamour."
Raised on the magic where art and
fashion collide, Angelys' journey
took her from sketchbooks and
gallery walls to studying at the
London College of Design and the
Fashion Institute of Technology in
New York. Her debut at New York
Fashion Week marked more than
just a milestone—it introduced the
world to her signature language:
expressive prints, sculptural
silhouettes, and a fearless use of color.
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