Charity and fashion shared the limelight at Fond Publishing International's launch party for Numero Homme magazine's first Thai edition, at CentralWorld's Zense Gourmet Deck and Lounge Panorama. Editor-in-chief of Numero Homme Thailand Amornsiri Boonyasit organised the event to promote the magazine, which will be published twice yearly, in March and September and will feature items of interest to men in the areas of contemporary style, design, art, architecture and entertainment.
From left, models Poom Techaruvichit, Akanit Wichiencharoen, Gunn Ratanaporn, Soranut Masayavanich, Anandadvip Jayankura, Lertkit Kitcharoenwong, Nuttapol Jurangkool, Jarudej Boonyasit and Nattakorn Choonhavan.
The centrepiece of the evening was the Numero Lady Charity Auction.
First, to introduce Numero Homme, the men took the stage, in the form of nine celebrities including Nattakorn Choonhavan, Anandadvip Jayankura, Jarudej Boonyasit (who appears on the cover of the first Thai-edition of Numero Homme), Poom Techaruvichit, Nuttapol Jurangkool, Akanit Wichiencharoen, Gunn Ratanaporn, Soranut Masayavanich and Lertkit Kitcharoenwong.
This was followed by a fashion show featuring the fairer sex modelling contemporary collections from 13 leading Thai designers under the theme "Everyday in Paris".
The show was presented by honorary models including ML Napas Rajani (Chai Gold Label), Natprapa Choonhavan (Sretsis), Kitivichaya Vajarodaya (Kloset), Samsara Eamegdool (Curated), Napasra Thaiwadh (Soda), Pawadee Isarankura Na Ayudhaya (Theatre), Patamarat Bahiddha-Nukara (Issue), Natarnin Khunathanard (Real), Anongnart Amnueypol (Vickteerut), Karuna Vatchanaphukka (Senada), Sarinra Tantayanon (Asava), Vudhivadi Vudhijaya (Greyhound) and Naruedi Aeksukitkul (Disaya).
The highlight of the auction was without a doubt the glittering sequinned black evening gown with sheer shoulders and sleeves and plunging back from Real worn by Natarnin Khunathanard. The stakes were gradually raised until Ananya Adirek won the gown with a bid of 83,000 baht.
There was also an auction of art pieces provided by ML Chiratorn Chirapravati and Somnuek Klangnok, or Kru Pan.
The evening's auction raised a total of 491,895 baht, with the proceeds going to support the Thai Red Cross Eye Bank and the National Association of the Deaf in Thailand.
From left, models Pawadee Isarankura Na Ayudhaya, Patamarat Bahiddha-Nukara, Karuna Vatchanaphukka, Kitivichaya Vajarodaya, Napasra Thaiwadh, Natarnin Khunathanard, Natprapa Choonhavan, Samsara Eamegdool, Naruedi Aeksukitkul, Vudhivadi Vudhijaya, ML Napas Rajani, Anongnart Amnueypol and Sarinra Tantayanon.
