We’ve seen our favorite Ok-celebrities grow to be ambassadors for world-renowned trend manufacturers; fronting iconic campaigns and runway present seems 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. In recent times, trend manufacturers have been slowly increasing their attain in different components of Asia—most notably, Thailand. Listed below are a few of the high Thai celebrities as model ambassadors that you just is perhaps seeing for the subsequent few seasons.
Win Metawin
Metawin Opas-Iamkajorn is a fixture at trend 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 have fun the launch of the brand new Tiffany Lock jewelry assortment.
You could 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 isn’t any stranger to sartorialistic fame, not to mention endorsements. With a powerful social media presence and constant ties to trend, the star has cemented his place alongside Ok-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.
Shiny Vachirawit
Similar to his co-star Win, Vachirawit Chivaaree, popularly referred to as Shiny Vachirawit, made his mark on the worldwide stage after his breakout roles in 2gether: The Sequence and F4 Thailand. Aside from thriving within the leisure scene, the Thai actor can be a singer and entrepreneur.
He has amassed a sequence of endorsements with famend manufacturers like Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton, alongside modelling ventures with Burberry. It got here as no shock when Shiny 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 pal of the home. The actor, host, and mannequin from Bangkok gained widespread recognition for his position in Love By Probability. LOEWE revealed that Tawan’s means to attach with audiences and his distinctive allure 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 strategy 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 Advised Sundown About You (2020). He’s additionally a profitable musician, having launched music underneath his personal label, Billkin Leisure, and acting at bought out concert events 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 trade 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 trend home Louis Vuitton, who has named him as their latest Home Ambassador.
Lalisa Manoban
Thailand’s “It” woman Lalisa Manoban is a busy lady. Popularly identified to be a Celine woman, the BLACKPINK dancer and rapper has been making waves on the worldwide stage since their debut in 2016. Having constructed a powerful relationship with the French Maison through the years, the Ok-pop star was introduced as their first international ambassador underneath 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 identified from Thai drama sequence 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 trend famous person.
That very same month, Blue started his relationship with Swarovski, making his look as the primary male Buddy of Swarovski from Thailand. He arrived on the model’s Masters of Gentle exhibition on the Museum of Modern 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 subtle type. Flourishing on the planet of performing and trend, the Thai-Belgian actress and mannequin is thought for her spectacular work within the horror movie Pee Mak (2013) and the latest romance sequence Astrophile (2022).
At Bulgari’s ‘Eden, The Backyard Of Wonders’ in Bangkok, Davika was named the Italian jeweller’s Home Buddy 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 broadly identified from his success in Thai boys’ love sequence KinnPorsche: The Sequence. Mile has lately been appointed as the primary male Buddy of the Home for Bulgari Thailand, becoming a member of fellow Thai artists like Lalisa Manoban (International Model Ambassador) and Davika Hoorne (Buddy 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 just isn’t the one trend home that has tapped Apo into their community of celebrities. The actor was introduced as the primary ever ‘Buddy 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 unbiased boutique at Siam Paragon.
Gulf Kanawut
Gulf Kanawut is already a family title within the Thai leisure trade and is ready to deliver his charisma and elegance to the forefront of the style world.
The Thai actor and heartthrob who is thought for his easy allure and impeccable trend sense completely embodies Gucci’s dedication to individuality and self-expression. Often known as a pal of Gucci since 2020, Gulf made a number of appearances for the model’s reveals together with the latest Milan Style Week fall/winter 2024 present and the Gucci Cruise 2024 present in Seoul earlier than entering into his position 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 position in My Ambulance and I Advised 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 best identified for her main position in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (2021). Since her debut, she has appeared in music movies and acted in a number of sequence. Regardless of a comparatively latest begin to her profession, Tontawan is a key participant within the trend trade. She isn’t 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 trend 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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