Bangkok jewellery designer finds inspiration in traditional techniques

How has Thailand changed in terms of fashion sensibilities? “It’s a very exciting time for Thailand right now. There are a lot of new designers coming up and there is also a lot of interest around fashion. Our generation is exposed to fashion trends and movements very quickly, though sometimes I think a little too quickly and with no context, or history, which means the understanding is still quite on the surface.

There’s a huge amount of talent especially around the use of local materials and fusing traditional culture, but only a handful are pushing boundaries and taking risks. We are only at the start though, so I’m looking forward to seeing what’s coming.”

What did studying at Central Saint Martins and living in London teach you about fashion? “It meant I was exposed to a very multicultural environment and was able to meet talented designers from different disciplines across art and design. I found this hugely inspiring. What’s great about Saint Martins is how they place creativity at the heart of the course.