Tirapan’s 34th Anniversary
Last October, I received an invitation from K. Tirapan Wannarat, one of Bangkok’s best high fashion designers for the past few decades. The occasion was to celebrate his 34th anniversary- known under his brand, Tirapan. I was very excited , but, like any major events planned at the time, the party was postponed due to the Big Flood.
The party did take place last week on Jan. 6th at the St. Regis Bar, on the 12th floor of the St. Regis Hotel. This time I was not at the very least disappointed.
The venue was carefully picked to go with the New York theme- St. Regis is one of NY famous landmarks, and the party on the 12th floor at the St. Regis Bar, with floor to ceiling glass windows showing Bangkok skyline at night, not quite like New York but definitely a cityscape. The event was well attended, the fashion show was marvelous, the ambience was superb, the music, the flowers, all outstanding.
According to the program, the designer sums up the party theme: “The 60’s has always been my inspiration, the rise of the hemline known as “Mini Skirt”, see-through chiffon blouses were safeguarded by strategically placed pockets cut out of 2 or 3 layers of fabric, psychedelic adornment in the discotheque where everyone did the dancing step called “The Jerk”. Those were the days….”
“Now that Bangkok fashionable population is increasing and Paris Couture is always in their mind as the centre of elegance, romantic and outwardly restrained when the clothes are neat and always feminine, my collection you are about to witness I feminize fashion to the maximum…”
The event was well attended by 200 distinguished guests, VIP’s and fashion editors. The guest of honor was no other than Princess Siriwanwaree, the talented designer herself. The set consists of 54 dresses/ evening gowns shown on the catwalk by 22 models- including 12 top Thai movie and TV stars. The catwalk show was accompanied by live music, of famous songs in the ‘60s. (I hate to admit, but I know just about all the songs.)
K. Tirapan’s clothes, made especially for this 34th anniversary party, are all gorgeous. Though not a fashion critique myself, I found the work all very elaborate, classy, styllish and yes, very feminine. The lines, shapes, colors and details are just simply fabulous. I may have a hard wearing any of his clothes, but they are just outrageously romantic. I can just see Audrey Hepburn walking out with one of his gowns.
Definitely, a night to remember for all the guests who enjoyed the exceptional show, the warm hospitality, sweet music. It was a classy way to celebrate by such a classy designer.
And, congratulations, K. Tirapan. We all expect continuing great works from you in years to come, K. Pom.
Credit: all the excellent photos posted here were taken by K. Jade from ThaiCatwalk.. To view more photos, please visit: http://thaicatwalk.com/wordpress/?p=22748
