We’ve seen our favorite Okay-celebrities turn into ambassadors for world-renowned vogue manufacturers; fronting iconic campaigns and runway present seems to be that go viral in a single day. BTS’s Jung Kook representing Calvin Klein broke the web, whereas NewJeans, because the face of Levi’s, was an iconic transfer. Lately, vogue manufacturers have been slowly increasing their attain in different elements of Asia—most notably, Thailand. Listed below are a number of the prime Thai celebrities as model ambassadors that you just is likely to be seeing for the following few seasons.
Win Metawin
Metawin Opas-Iamkajorn is a fixture at vogue occasions and has endorsed quite a few high-end labels together with Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Omega. Most lately, the actor made an look in Singapore, alongside native celebrities like Iman Fandi and Benjamin Kheng, to rejoice the launch of the brand new Tiffany Lock jewelry assortment.
You might know Thailand’s golden boy from his breakout roles in dramas like F4 Thailand (2021) and the Thai adaptation of Boys Over Flowers. The actor is not any stranger to sartorialistic fame, not to mention endorsements. With a robust social media presence and constant ties to vogue, the star has cemented his place alongside Okay-celebs, like actor Tune Kang, and NCT’s Jaehyun, as Prada’s latest model ambassador at Prada’s spring/summer time 2023—a primary for a Thai actor.
Brilliant Vachirawit
Similar to his co-star Win, Vachirawit Chivaaree, popularly referred to as Brilliant Vachirawit, made his mark on the worldwide stage after his breakout roles in 2gether: The Collection and F4 Thailand. Other than thriving within the leisure scene, the Thai actor can also be a singer and entrepreneur.
He has amassed a collection of endorsements with famend manufacturers like Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton, alongside modelling ventures with Burberry. It got here as no shock when Brilliant was chosen as their inaugural South Asia Pacific Ambassador in August 2022. Shortly after, the Thai heartthrob graced the entrance row on the Brit model’s fall/winter 2023 present in London, debuting Daniel Lee’s first assortment.
Tay Tawan Vihokratana
LOEWE lately appointed multi-hyphenate Tay Tawan Vihokratanaha as their latest buddy of the home. The actor, host, and mannequin from Bangkok gained widespread recognition for his function in Love By Probability. LOEWE revealed that Tawan’s skill to attach with audiences and his distinctive appeal make him an ideal match for the model. “Working with a home like LOEWE, who’s on the forefront of innovation, is a dream come true,” Tawan shares. “Their method and dedication to creativity proceed to encourage me.”
Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul
Rising star Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul is well-known for his roles as Tao in My Ambulance (2019) and Teh in I Instructed Sundown About You (2020). He’s additionally a profitable musician, having launched music beneath his personal label, Billkin Leisure, and acting at offered out live shows in Bangkok, China and Hong Kong. Just lately tapped by Gucci as their latest model ambassador, Billkin joins fellow Thai stars Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong and Davika Hoorne in representing the model.
BamBam
Thai rapper and singer BamBam wants no introduction; his fame has skyrocketed since his debut within the South Korean music business in 2014. His success as a member of GOT7 alongside his solo profession has garnered him international recognition and now it appears, has caught the attention of iconic French vogue home Louis Vuitton, who has named him as their latest Home Ambassador.
Lalisa Manoban
Thailand’s “It” lady Lalisa Manoban is a busy lady. Popularly recognized to be a Celine lady, the BLACKPINK dancer and rapper has been making waves on the worldwide stage since their debut in 2016. Having constructed a robust relationship with the French Maison over time, the Okay-pop star was introduced as their first international ambassador beneath Hedi Slimane’s reign in 2018.
The musician has dabbled in a good quantity of partnerships with different manufacturers like Celine, Mac, Prada and most lately, Bulgari. Lisa was seen in Seoul attending the launch of Bulgari Studio, devoted to reimagining the B.zero1 icon for its twenty fifth anniversary.
“Blue” Pongtiwat
Blue is a rising actor and star, greatest recognized from Thai drama collection like Intern in My Coronary heart and Prepared, Set, Love. Final September, Blue was a visitor at Coach’s spring/summer time 2024 present, earlier than setting off as a front-row attendee to Tod’s assortment in Milan—establishing himself as extra than simply an ascending actor, however a vogue celebrity.
That very same month, Blue started his relationship with Swarovski, making his look as the primary male Pal of Swarovski from Thailand. He arrived on the model’s Masters of Gentle exhibition on the Museum of Up to date Artwork, which showcased the model’s heritage together with crystal-embellished couture items from Dior, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
Davika Hoorne
Davika Hoorne, aka Mai, is famend for her distinctive refined type. Flourishing on this planet of appearing and vogue, the Thai-Belgian actress and mannequin is thought for her spectacular work within the horror movie Pee Mak (2013) and the latest romance collection Astrophile (2022).
At Bulgari’s ‘Eden, The Backyard Of Wonders’ in Bangkok, Davika was named the Italian jeweller’s Home Pal for the South Asia Pacific area. Extra lately, Davika was appointed as model ambassador for Gucci and Gucci Magnificence—their first-ever Thai ambassador.
Mile Phakphum
Thai-drama actor Mile Phakphum is extensively recognized from his success in Thai boys’ love collection KinnPorsche: The Collection. Mile has lately been appointed as the primary male Pal of the Home for Bulgari Thailand, becoming a member of fellow Thai artists like Lalisa Manoban (International Model Ambassador) and Davika Hoorne (Pal of the Home for South Asia).
Alongside his appointment with Bulgari, the KinnPorsche actor and his co-star, Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, higher referred to as Apo, has additionally been tapped by Dior because the model’s latest male ambassadors for the nation.
Apo
Similar to Mile, the success of KinnPorsche catapulted Nattawin Wattanagitiphat (aka Apo), into international stardom. The 2 lead actors scored a coveted Dior ambassadorship, with invitations to their pre-fall 2023 ready-to-wear showcase in Mumbai. Having established a particular friendship with the home, Dior added that each Apo and Mile “embody the Dior type and spirit regionally and worldwide”.
However Dior shouldn’t be the one vogue home that has tapped Apo into their community of celebrities. The actor was introduced as the primary ever ‘Pal of the Maison’ for Southeast Asia for Piaget. Apo was noticed with A-listers like South Korean actor Hwang In Youp, Scha Alyahya from Malaysia, and Velove Vexia from Indonesia, for the opening of their first impartial boutique at Siam Paragon.
Gulf Kanawut
Gulf Kanawut is already a family identify within the Thai leisure business and is about to convey his charisma and elegance to the forefront of the style world.
The Thai actor and heartthrob who is thought for his easy appeal and impeccable vogue sense completely embodies Gucci’s dedication to individuality and self-expression. Generally known as a buddy of Gucci since 2020, Gulf made a number of appearances for the model’s exhibits together with the latest Milan Trend Week fall/winter 2024 present and the Gucci Cruise 2024 present in Seoul earlier than entering into his function as their latest model ambassador.
After months of hypothesis and anticipation from followers and the style world, the actor joins the ranks of different celebrated Gucci ambassadors together with IU, Jay Park and extra and he marks the second Thailand artist to be appointed, following the appointment of fellow Thai actress Davika Hoorne.
PP Krit
Krit Amnuaydechkorn, referred to as PP, climbed to fame after his function in My Ambulance and I Instructed Sundown About You. The actor then kickstarted his musical profession with debut single, it’s okay to not be alright, in August 2021.
In July 2023, the Thai singer-actor was introduced as Balenciaga’s first ever model ambassador. PP expressed his gratitude upon his appointment, saying, “Balenciaga has captured my consideration for its creativity and moral imaginative and prescient, in addition to allowed me to precise my genuine self and individuality to the world.”
Tu Tontawan
A Thai actress and mannequin, Tontawan is healthier recognized for her main function in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (2021). Since her debut, she has appeared in music movies and acted in a number of collection. Regardless of a comparatively latest begin to her profession, Tontawan is a key participant within the vogue business. She is not any stranger to luxurious labels, having labored with Burberry, Prada, Miu Miu, and Chanel.
In her most up-to-date conquest with Dior, Tontawan partnered with the French label to advertise their Joaillerie collections and Dior Magnificence launches. Formally introduced as the home’s ambassador for vogue and jewelry, the actress was noticed at the maison’s spring/summer time 24 present in Paris, and stuns in new portraits from Dior the place she embodies a spirit of femininity and magnificence.
This text was first seen on Elle.Sg.
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