Valentino’s star-studded Tokyo Pre-Fall show brought out a well dressed crowd of international celebrities, but no one stood out quite like Nittha Jirayungyurn, aka Mew. The Thai actress arrived at Terrada Warehouse in one of Pierpaolo Piccioli’s frothy pink, sequin-butterfly-covered creations for the Italian house. Unapologetically feminine, the off-the-shoulder gown was a dreamy moment of fantasy that capped off Mew’s 48-hour whirlwind trip. Since arriving in the Japanese capital earlier this week, she has worn everything from a logo-covered Valentino capelet to one of the brand’s elegant floral cocktail dresses, completing each outfit with her signature dark waves and bright red lips. An official Valentino ambassador, she flaunts Piccioli’s designs with ease. That said, the rising star is hardly limited to a singular aesthetic. A luxury aficionado with a taste for Chanel, Dior, and Proenza Schouler, Mew is certainly not shy about sharing her expansive closet and exceptional good taste on Instagram.
As it happens, the 28-year-old actress’s love of clothing runs deeper than mere gossamer silk. A graduate of Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok, she received her bachelor’s in fashion design. Though acting remains her primary focus, with roles in films and on the wildly popular lakorn series—the high drama Thai equivalent to telenovelas—style still plays an important part in her life. Whether she’s sitting front row, posing for an editorial, or snapping a behind-the-scenes photo with Pharrell, Mew keeps her fashion interests in the frame.
The actress has no trouble leaning into a bold fashion moment—see the transparent crimson Dior look with oversize belt that she wore to the Headlines Person of the Year ceremony in Bangkok earlier this fall, for example. Though she’ll just as easily go classic, as she did elegantly dressed in all black at the OK! Awards just a few weeks later. Her off-day wardrobe is laced with luxurious fashion, too: When it came to getting dressed for Sam Smith’s concert at the Impact Arena in Bangkok only a plunging Chanel jumpsuit would do. And even lazy-afternoon selfies are totally chic in her hands: Picture the gorgeous young starlet lounging on a sofa—not in sweats, but a sleek navy and red midi dress.
