The New Wave of Female Thai Celebrities Leading the Luxury Fashion Industry
From BLACKPINK’s Lisa with Louis Vuitton to Davika Hoorne as Gucci’s first Thai global ambassador and Kimberly Ann Woltemas with Cartier, these women are redefining global fashion.
Thai celebrities have taken the fashion world by storm in the last few years from brand, campaigns and ambassadorships to red carpets. While the world’s most renowned luxury brands have been gearing towards Asian stars in the last decade or so, we have been seeing more and more Thai superstars emerge in the fashion scene. Thanks to the major influence and rapid growth of Thai entertainment and their dedicated fanbase, these stars have been making major waves worldwide—and luxury brands are vying for a piece of their star power. Thai celebrities are fashion’s new star players, boasting not just beauty, but impeccable style and immense star power. From worldwide superstar Lisa to rising talent Tu Tontawan, take a look at some of our favourite fashion-forward females for all your outfit inspo needs.
The Thai “Rockstar” needs no introduction, she’s the most followed K-pop idol on Instagram, a triple threat and a trendsetting style star. The Blackpink lead dancer and newly minted Louis Vuitton ambassador, is best known for her bold stage ensembles—typically featuring dazzling fabrics, corset tops and mini skirts. While Lisa’s performance fits are the epitome of glamorous, her off-duty looks are much simpler, but equally as stylish. Think: Statement tops and baggy jeans or long flowing dresses, accessorised with a mini bag and some sunnies.
Davika Hoorne
Davika Hoorne is one of Thailand’s most recognisable names in the game, thanks to her success in Thai television and movies in projects like Pee Mak and Astrophile. In 2023, Davika was named as Gucci‘s first global brand ambassador from Thailand and a friend of French jewellery house, Bvlgari. The star does not shy away from experimenting—she is well-known for her versatile sense of style, effortlessly pulling off anything from Thai traditional dress, to haute couture and casual on-the-go looks.
Araya Alberta Hargate
Thai-British star Araya Alberta Hargate also known as Chompoo, is one of the OG Thai style stars, giving us look after look from red carpets to casual outings. Araya is well-known for eclectic signature style, typically sporting mixed and matched patterns, vibrant colours and a variety of bags—each embellished with adorable trinket keychains. More recently, the star graced the prestigious Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony in an archival Pierre Balmain gown from the fall 1988 collection, which landed her on numerous best-dressed lists.
Urassaya Sperbund
Urassaya Sperbund, better known as Yaya, is best known for her work as an actress and model, as well as her effortless sense of style. She can usually be spotted sporting a mix of classic silhouettes and modern trends—like summer slip dresses, slouchy button-ups and puffy-sleeved blouses. The fashionista’s go-to brand for bags is of course, Louis Vuitton. Given that she is a friend of the house, she boasts an extensive collection of their highly-coveted bags from the classics to limited edition collaborations.
Kimberly Ann Woltemas
Thai-German star Kimberly Ann Woltemas is an actress, model and quiet luxury style star. Her style embodies sophistication, timelessness and class. Unsurprisingly her elegant aesthetic is perfectly suited to her status as a Dior global ambassador and a friend of Cartier. Whether she’s attending high-profile events or casual outings, her style remains consistent with the popular ‘clean girl aesthetic’. This is mirrored in her love for monochrome fits, maxi dresses, and the reliable combination of a sleek button-up shirt and tailored trousers.
Supassra Thanachat
Thai actress and model Supassra Thanachat is the image of youthful style. She often plays with patterns in her outfits—sporting floral dresses, gingham and polka dots to give a more playful feel to her looks. Tapped by some of fashion’s biggest brands like Prada, Miu Miu, Gucci and Dolce&Gabbana, the star is no stranger to high fashion but often opts for high-low fits when off-duty. With her feminine sense of style and her knack for mixing high and low with a touch of playfulness, Supassra is the perfect style inspiration for Gen Z fashion girls.
Tu Tontawan
Tu Tontawan is one of the most exciting young stars to watch—having starred in famous dramas, F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers and internet-famous movie How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. Her sense of style is undeniably Gen Z-coded, with trendy pieces like bubble skirts, graphic tees and fun hats. Her star power has been tapped by none other than Dior, appointing her as a global ambassador for fashion and jewellery. She puts a playful spin on her Dior looks with accessories like headbands, statement jewellery and colourful bag charms.
Minnie
Nicha Yontararak better known as (G)-I-DLE’s Minnie, is a K-pop phenomenon, Thai “it” girl and a fashion-forward dresser. While her stage outfits are unique to each song’s concept, Minnie’s sense of style is extremely similar—exceptionally versatile, fun and bold. She nails every aesthetic from cottage-core, to preppy, to coquette and even the ultra-edgy looks. As a Miu Miu brand ambassador, she is a regular at runway shows and other high-profile fashion events. Additionally, while she is often sporting Miu Miu ensembles, her impeccable sense of style shines through with bold hairstyles, hats and glasses.
This article was first seen on Elle Singapore.
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